Nova Scotia wants recognition of its emissions reductions in carbon pricing plan
HALIFAX — Unlike his Saskatchewan counterpart, Nova Scotia’s premier is refusing to publicly mix it up with Ottawa over the potential imposition of either a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system, although it’s clear the province is reluctant to adopt either measure.
Following a cabinet meeting Thursday, Stephen McNeil struck a conciliatory tone, saying Nova Scotia’s record of leading the country in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions should count for something in ongoing talks with the federal Liberals.
“We’re encouraged by the conversation and we are going to continue to talk to them looking for a Nova Scotia solution to helping them achieve their national goals of reducing GHGs,” said McNeil.
McNeil said there was more work to do and wouldn’t be specific about what the federal government was relaying back to his officials.