The federal government is considering advertising the benefits of the carbon price rebate in the latest sign Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning to defend the policy tooth and nail against Conservative attacks.
Canadians in the prairies, two territories and Ontario will pay a bit more to fill their gas tanks or heat their houses next month as the national carbon price rises on Saturday.
Most Canadians are worried about climate change and believe it is caused by humans, but the regional differences in how people responded to that question show the political battles over the environment are still going strong, a new poll suggests.