Officials from several provinces say affordability is their top priority heading into Monday’s premiers’ meeting as the cost of living soars across the country.
Premiers in Atlantic Canada say the federal government’s new clean fuel regulations are driving up the price of gas, diesel and home heating as many struggle to pay their bills.
Last month, the four Atlantic premiers sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saying federal regulations are going to hurt their provinces more than others, and urging Ottawa to reconsider the regulations.
The region relies heavily on oil for home heating; more than half of the households on Prince Edward
