Here’s what everyone seems to be missing in the PBO’s climate policy math | CBC News
The simple math of climate policy rarely makes for straightforward politics.
Consider this week’s analysis by the parliamentary budget officer, and the respective responses of the Liberals and Conservatives.
Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions are projected to decline to 592 megatonnes by 2030 — a significant reduction, but still 79 megatonnes above the target to which this country has committed. In the interests of framing future policy actions, the PBO estimated the sort of additional carbon levy that might be needed to eliminate those remaining megatonnes.