The parliamentary session is on break until mid-September. I enjoy spending summertime in Calgary where I see many people at community events. Thanks to the local organizations for inviting me to participate, I had fun serving breakfast and engaging in conversations about issues that matter to you.
The current government continues to add fuel to the inflationary fire by increasing the carbon tax which raises the price of just about everything. On July 1, a second carbon tax called the Clean Fuel Regulations came into effect. These regulations will cause the cost of fuel to increase. There’s no rebate for this new tax.
According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, the tax will hit lower income families hardest, because people with lower incomes spend a higher proportion of income on necessities like home heating, transportation, and transported goods (such as food), making it a regressive measure.
There are better, more effective ways to reduce emissions than a tax plan, including Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), hydrogen, nuclear, new emissions control technologies, and globally replacing coal with responsibly produced Canadian resources.
A Conservative government would repeal both carbon taxes and focus on better technology and displacing higher foreign emissions to meet Canada’s global responsibilities.
Constituents are welcome to contact me with concerns related to federal policy. Feedback from constituents is critical and helps me know what constituents think about matters under federal jurisdiction.
If you are experiencing a delay in government services, and your application has passed the current processing time, my staff may be able to assist. The service standards vary over time, particularly for immigration-related applications, so please check processing times online.
It remains my honour to represent you at the House of Commons as your Member of Parliament.
Pat Kelly
MP – Calgary Rocky Ridge Pat Kelly proudly serves the following Communities: Arbour Lake, Citadel, Evanston, Hawkwood, Kincora, Nolan Hill, Ranchlands, Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Vista, Sage Hill, Scenic Acres, Sherwood, Silver Springs, Symons Valley, Tuscany
