Scheer brings ‘Spike The Hike’ rally to the Sault
The federal Conservative’s ‘Spike the Hike’ or ‘Axe the Tax’ tour of northern Ontario continued Thursday with a high-profile member of the party making a stop in Sault Ste. Marie.
Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer held a rally outside Sault Liberal MP Terry Sheehan's office on March 28, 2024. (Mike McDonald/CTV News Northern Ontario)
Former Conservative leader and current Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer spoke in front of the office of Sault Liberal MP Terry Sheehan, who is promoting the government’s carbon rebate.
Tory MPs have been fanning out across northern Ontario in the wake of a failed non-confidence vote by the Conservatives, which called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to stand down on a carbon tax increase set to go into effect April 1.
Scheer arrived to a small group of supporters gathered outside Sheehan’s office making claims that 70 per cent of Canadians are against the carbon tax increase and it will lead to economic misery for Canadians.
“After April 1, Justin Trudeau still plans on raising the carbon tax,” said Scheer.
“He’s on his way to quadrupling the carbon tax. So, April 1 is just one more massive slap in the face of hard-working Canadians. But, there’s going to be more coming as long as Justin Trudeau and his coalition is in power. So, we’re going to keep up the pressure, we’re going to keep working on this, because we know the damage it’s doing to the economy.”
Sheehan, who wasn’t in his office at the time of the rally, dismissed Scheer’s visit as “electioneering,” and defended the Liberal government’s environmental and economic record.
“Eight out of ten families in Canada get back more than they pollute and Andrew Scheer today was there to support the big polluters in Canada,” said Sheehan.
“We will stand with the middle class and those working hard to join it, and make sure we fight climate change at the same time because we know the economy and the fight against climate change go hand in glove.”
Sheehan said a family of four in Algoma District can expect an annual Canada Carbon Rebate of $1,344. Meantime, carbon tax rallies were held in other northern cities including Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay and Thunder Bay.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Air turbulence: When can it become dangerous?
Flight turbulence like that encountered by a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday is extremely common, but there's one aspect of severe turbulence an aviation expert says can lead to serious injury.
B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton hospitalized after prison attack
British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton was attacked and sustained life-threatening injuries in a Quebec prison Sunday in what officials described as a 'major assault.'
opinion Tom Mulcair: With Trudeau spiralling, Mark Carney waits in the wings
In his latest column for CTVNews.ca, former NDP leader Tom Mulcair argues that if there's an unofficial frontrunner in the eventual race to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader, it has to be former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney.
Toronto Blue Jays fan struck by 110 m.p.h foul ball offered tickets, signed baseball by team
The Toronto Blue Jays have offered tickets and a signed baseball to a fan who says she was struck in the face by a 110 m.p.h (177 km/h) foul ball at Friday’s game.
Orphan orca's extended family spotted off northeast side of Vancouver Island
Members of a killer whale pod related to an orphan orca calf that escaped a remote British Columbia tidal lagoon last month have been spotted off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island.
OPP continues to investigate boat collision north of Kingston, Ont. that left 3 people dead
Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate a long weekend fatal boat collision on Bobs Lake, north of Kingston, Ont.
Matthew Perry's death is being investigated over ketamine level found in actor's blood, reports say
An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
'Miscommunication' Liberals say of Speaker Fergus event invite Conservatives call partisan
House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus is facing fresh Conservative-led calls to resign, this time over "very partisan" and 'inflammatory' language used – the Liberals say mistakenly – to promote an upcoming event.
'Mr. Trump doesn't worry us', says Canadian ambassador
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues the 'Team Canada' charm offensive to U.S. lawmakers and business leaders, Canada's ambassador to the United States downplayed the effect of another Trump presidency on Canada.