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.
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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.