If I were Prime Minister I would implement a carbon tax from which funds can be used for various positive projects, such as keeping our boreal forest intact (it is the largest storehouse of carbon in the world), paying communities to be stewards of forests, investing in renewable energy, and so on.
LYNN, THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO
I would inflict a carbon tax on anyone buying a vehicle such as an SUV or any other vehicle getting 40 mpg or less. These credits and taxes could be pro-rated according to the amount of CO2 produced.
CYRIL, PLACENTIA, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Add a carbon tax on all airline tickets. Take the proceeds and put them into the development of alternative methods of mass transportation by air or other means.
ALAN, CANMORE, ALBERTA
C’est pour quoi, si nous étions tous les premiers ministres, nous respecterions :nos engagements envers Kyoto nous développerions un projet national en développement durable nous nous assurerions qu’un plan de réduction des émissions polluantes des grandes compagnies serait mis en place d’ici 2008.
JOSÉE-ANNE (35 ANS), ALLEN (35 ANS) PARENTS DE JULIETTE (5 ANS) & …TIENNE (3 ANS), LASALLE, QUÉBEC
I would impose a carbon tax, as well as gradually abolish laws (tax breaks and subsidies) which promote environmentally destructive activities, and devote significant funds (billions) towards creating a new sustainable infrastructure in the energy, construction and waste management sector.
JEAN, MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC
My first priorities would be instituting a carbon tax, mandating carbon capturing on all coal fired plants as soon as possible and setting a reasonable but aggressive time table to tighten the emission standards for vehicles.
DENNIS, GATINEAU, QUÉBEC
I would honour the Kyoto agreement, offer incentives for taxpayers to reduce greenhouse gas emmissions, and begin a carbon tax.
CORY, SUMMERSIDE, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
I would take immediate regulatory action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I would put a federal carbon tax on all fossil fuels and use the proceeds to develop alternative energy sources and subsidize the implementation of energy conservation measures.
PETER, WEST VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
I would introduce a carbon tax so that individuals who drive large SUVs or are wasteful with energy at home are paying the true price for the environmental cost of their actions.
CARLY, TORONTO, ONTARIO
Implement ecological tax shifting to discourage pollution and waste (e.g. a carbon tax) and encourage employment, investment, and responsible consumption.
BOB, WHITBY, ONTARIO
I would implement a carbon tax immediately to make it more cost effective to develop and buy alternative energy and products produced with alternative energy.
MONICA, CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Implement a carbon tax, with money going into research of alternative fuels.
BRIAN, EDMONTON, ALBERTA
I would create a carbon tax to deter people and businesses from contributing to the CO2 in the atmosphere. I would use the money collected from the carbon tax to give people rebates on using renewable sources of energy, and also use it for research into improving renewable sources of energy.
SYLVIE, NEWMARKET, ONTARIO
Si j’étais premier ministre, j’instaurerais une taxe pigouvienne sur l’essence, je mettrais en branle une bourse du carbone, j’essaierais d’inclure davantage les cots et bénéfices environnementaux dans la fiscalité, je financerais des projets économiques durables et j’investirais massivement en recherche et développement pour perfectionner les technologies vertes. Bien sur, ces solutions basées sur le marché ne peuvent tout régler et donc, j’essaierais par-dessus tout d’encourager les gens ‡ changer leur perception de la relation homme-nature. Cela est dur ‡ accomplir, mais un Parlement qui montre l’exemple, des campagnes de ensibilisaiton et une intégration accrue du domaine environnemental en éducation seraient des pas dans la bonne direction.
MATHIEU, TERREBONNE, QUÉBEC
Implement carbon taxes. Charge what it costs to clean up pollution during a product’s entire life cycle. Anything less is passing the buck on to the next generation.
MARC, MARKHAM, ONTARIO
I would start a carbon tax and use the money made from the tax to fund green energy innovation.
KATHLEEN, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
The first legislation would be to establish a carbon tax, the proceeds of which would go into programs that assist those who are being and will be adversely impacted by climate change.
JOHN, VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Raise carbon taxes for cars and give MORE subsidies to public transportation.
ELISSAR, MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC
I would ensure that proper legislation was enacted that would work to significantly reduce Canada’s dependence on fossil fuels, and reduce the volume of CO2 emissions this country produces. Such legislation would include a carbon tax and incentives for industries and consumers to transition to green power.
ANNA, HAMILTON, ONTARIO
I would put pressure on car makers to accelerate their timetable of creating more fuel efficient vehicles by introducing a form of carbon tax that would reward consumers who purchase vehicles which are more fuel efficient.
DANIEL, CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA
