Year
2011
Number
B172
Sponsor(s)
Tahsis
WHEREAS some twenty-five million tonnes of coal is mined in British Columbia and this amount is expected to increase to thirty-three million tonnes by 2012; AND WHEREAS the government of British Columbia has instituted the BC Carbon Tax to help reduce the impact of carbon dioxide on the planets climate, however the coal industry is exempt from this important Carbon Tax: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM encourage the provincial government to amend the regulations in order to apply the BC Carbon Tax to the coal industry.
Convention Decision
Not Considered - Automatic Referral to Executive
Executive Decision
Referred to Environment Committee
Committee Decision
UBCM to consult with the Province on whether the coal industry will be captured under the proposed cap and trade system.