It was supposed to do the heavy lifting for Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions targets.

And it was supposed to remain a major part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s legacy, both at home and abroad — part of an urgent global push to fight climate change.

But instead of fulfilling those Liberal hopes, carbon pricing has become a significant political liability.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's crusade against the consumer carbon price and his promise to 'axe the tax' should he win the next election has resonated with many Canadians amidst an affordability crisis.{ai:summary}<p>Trudeau's carbon pricing plan backfires, becoming a political liability in Canada's fight against climate change. #politics</p>

Carbon pricing has become a significant political liability for Justin Trudeau

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