British Columbia Premier David Eby announced that his government would scrap the provincial consumer carbon tax if the federal government removes the legal requirement to maintain it. Eby argues that the tax has become politicized and places an undue burden on residents struggling with affordability, proposing instead to focus on 'big polluters.' The carbon tax, introduced in 2008, was the first of its kind in Canada and has been a key part of B.C.'s climate strategy. However, political pressure and rising living costs have led to calls for its repeal, with federal and provincial Conservative leaders also advocating for its removal. Environmental groups and some economists warn that scrapping the tax could harm low-income families and undermine climate action. The province faces an election on Oct. 19, 2024, adding urgency to the debate.