Carbon Tax to hit $170: What It Means for Alberta and Canada? | Ross McKitrick

Canada’s industrial carbon price is set to rise to $170 per tonne by 2030 but what does that mean for your wallet, jobs, and the broader economy? Economist Dr. Ross McKitrick joins Bridge City News to break down the real-world impact of carbon pricing on Alberta and the rest of Canada, including effects on consumers, investment, energy policy, and whether the environmental benefits match the economic costs. Aired on: April 1, 2026 SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US: [email protected] Watch Bridge City News WEEKNIGHTS 5:00PM MT, WEEKENDS at 5:00PM MT. Please keep the comments respectful. Any comments that are abusive and/or contain profanity will be deleted. For more information and to watch all exclusive videos and interviews, go to​ ​https://bridgecitynews.ca/    FOLLOW BRIDGE CITY NEWS YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfg​...  X: https://x.com/BridgeCityNews Through daily newscasts and online content, Bridge City News shares a grass-roots perspective of current affairs to serve our audience in Lethbridge, Southern Alberta, and beyond. Our vision is to inspire viewers to make a difference in the world and to rid them of apathy. We want to tell compelling stories and give influencers a platform to speak into the lives of fellow Canadians. #bridgecitynews #canadiannews #canada #Alberta #news