He said it’s disappointing critics have “mangled the intent” of the tax, which is designed to nudge people into using greener forms of transportation. He also noted Canadians get quarterly rebate cheques to offset the price on pollution.

Mason said the rising cost of living shouldn’t be attributed to the carbon tax. 

“I don’t think the inflation can be [blamed on] the carbon tax any more than the fact that my property taxes went up this year is increasing inflation,” he said in an interview.

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