Eby and Poilievre continue war of words on carbon tax [Video]

The cost of gas is a major expense for many, and when the carbon tax increases on April 1 by 23 per cent, that will add about three cents a litre for drivers.

That increased cost has triggered a war of words between B.C.’s premier, David Eby, and the federal conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, who’s been campaigning across Canada, to spike that pending tax

Last Sunday, Poilievre released an ad attacking Eby for his support of the tax increase — increases mandated across Canada by Ottawa – but imposed in B.C. by the provincial government.

Last Friday, Eby responded to a letter Poilievre sent him, calling on the premier to join seven other premiers in opposing the tax hike.

“I don’t live in Pierre Poilievre’s campaign office and baloney factory, I live in British Columbia, I’m the premier. Decisions have consequences,” said Eby.

On Monday, Eby responded to Poilievre’s reported …