Québec poll reveals call to scrap carbon pricing amid high fuel costs
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 2:21 pm
Recent polling in Québec indicates that a majority of residents favor ending carbon pricing, as they grapple with some of the nation’s highest gas prices. The survey reveals widespread discontent with current environmental policies, suggesting a shift in public opinion where economic concerns may trump green initiatives.
Un nouveau sondage Léger révèle que plus de la moitié des Québécois souhaitent que la province abolisse sa tarification du carbone.
Le Québec affiche des prix de l’essence parmi les plus élevés au pays.
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