Senators accused of shutting down debate on carbon tax carve-out bill

Conservative senators were outraged Thursday when debate on a carbon tax carve-out bill for farmers was suddenly adjourned in the Senate, delaying a final vote on the private members bill until at least Sept. 21.

Senators accused of shutting down debate on carbon tax carve-out bill
Speaker of the Senate Raymonde Gagne speaks during a memorial service in the Senate in Ottawa on Monday, June 5, 2023, to acknowledge the death of former Parliamentarians.

Conservative senators were outraged Thursday when debate on a carbon tax carve-out bill for farmers was suddenly adjourned in the Senate, delaying a final vote on the private members bill until at least Sept. 21.