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10-17-2008, 08:41 PM
VANCOUVER Gordon Campbell, the embattled premier of British Columbia, received some big-name support Friday afternoon for his controversial carbon tax: Bill Clinton, the former president of the United States.
Mr. Clinton said Mr. Campbell's efforts to combat climate change is the greatest economic generator you could embrace.
I know he's taken some heat, Mr. Clinton said of Mr. Campbell's critics.
Mr. Campbell's Liberal government on July 1 brought in a carbon tax on fossil fuels, starting at a couple pennies per litre for gasoline, and rising each year. The tax applies to individuals and businesses, big and small.
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While many economists agree that a carbon tax makes sense to curb carbon consumption, Ms. James and the NDP have had success among voters, particularly in rural B.C., boosting her standing in the polls.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081017.wclinton1017/BNStory/National/home
Mr. Clinton said Mr. Campbell's efforts to combat climate change is the greatest economic generator you could embrace.
I know he's taken some heat, Mr. Clinton said of Mr. Campbell's critics.
Mr. Campbell's Liberal government on July 1 brought in a carbon tax on fossil fuels, starting at a couple pennies per litre for gasoline, and rising each year. The tax applies to individuals and businesses, big and small.
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While many economists agree that a carbon tax makes sense to curb carbon consumption, Ms. James and the NDP have had success among voters, particularly in rural B.C., boosting her standing in the polls.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081017.wclinton1017/BNStory/National/home