It seems the T³ will come into effect March 4, 2025. We don't expect that the tariffs on Canada's most important export Oil and Gas will last for long. The tariffs on the other sectors in Canada WILL remain. We have a strong Premier here in Alberta. Our future Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre will work hard for the interests of Alberta. The economy of Alberta is the most important one within Canada. From the tax base based on our income taxes Alberta tax payers contribute the most in transfer payments to Quebec and the rest of Canada. You look after Alberta and the rest of the economy will fall into place.
This is the wrong time to introduce any carbon levy. We here in Alberta know climate change is not real. Oil and gas do not have a negative effect on the environment we all know this. I expect minimal effects to the Alberta economy and things to recover within a week. The other industries in Canada will see a 25% tariff and a slight decrease to their economy. It should be noted we here in Alberta have a greater share of exports than the rest of the country. My question is to the rest of the country what are you doing to assist the Alberta economy? You have benefited from more equalization payments than Alberta has ever received. It is now time to help look after Alberta. We would like to see an Action place to get the economy of Alberta kickstart the engine of the rest of the country.