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Horgan unveils climate action rebate reduction plan to reduce pollution and deliver more rebates to families

BC NDP leader John Horgan tackled the issue of climate action in Vancouver on Thursday.

Horgan plans to bring in Ottawa’s carbon pricing on a more gradual basis starting in 2020.

Instead of hitting people with a one-time shot of 50 dollars right off the bat, the New Democrats would begin with a six dollars increase in year one followed by seven dollar hikes in years two and three.

Horgan also delivered a new climate action rebate plan to assist more families.

“We’ll ensure that 80% of BC families will have more money in their pockets rather than less when the new increases start in 2020, on the BC Liberal plan you’d be going in the opposite direction.”

Currently, less than 40 percent of people currently get rebates, but under his plan, that number would double to 80%

Horgan adds the party would measure reductions to make sure legislative targets are being met so carbon emissions drop.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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