Live blog: Globe and Mail election debate
The Ryersonian's live coverage of the 2015 federal leaders' debate on the economy, with commentary from Ryerson economist Eric Kam. Send your questions via Twitter #RUGlobeDebate
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Emissions trading or cap and trade ("cap" meaning a legal limit on the quantity of a certain type of chemical an economy can emit each year) is a market-based approach used to control pollution by providing economic incentives for achieving reductions in the emissions of pollutants.
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A carbon tax is usually defined as a tax based on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) generated from burning fuels. It puts a price on each tonne of GHG emitted, sending a price signal that will, over time, elicit a powerful market response across the entire economy, resulting in reduced emissions.
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Is Thomas Mulcair just beating around the bush about the carbon tax prices? #RUglobeDebateby alysiaburdi via twitter 9/18/2015 12:35:39 AM
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Every time I hear politicians talk about their promises to the environment I also "hear a lot of skating" ???? #RUglobeDebate #GlobeDebateby Yaz via twitter 9/18/2015 12:37:59 AM
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Harper: Running a deficit is something Canada does not need. We are in a recession. #RUglobeDebate Is Trudeau not thinking long-term?by alysiaburdi via twitter 9/18/2015 12:45:18 AM
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