Anyone else tuning in to the federalism showdown of the century? #carbontax

This just in: Rowe is clearly not a fan of the AG of Canada’s position.

Minute 35: The living tree has entered the chat. Metaphors abound.

On a more serious note: Moldaver, Côté appear to be concerned with the existential threat of climate change and the need for provinces to « opt-in », raising questions about what happens when a province refuses. (Mandatory shout out to @_larissaparker )

Referring to the legislation, Rowe: “the gobbledygook is amazing!”

Between this hearing and the Throne Speech, today is the Super Bowl for constitution/politics needs. ( @RollandKayla )

*nerds (obviously).

Response by counsel about the risk of provinces “opting out”: “The risk of non-action is democracy, and it’s [nonexistent] because each province has done something.”