In the eyes of federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s carbon-pricing plan makes him the “enemy” of commuters and families.To Doug Ford, Trudeau’s greenhouse-gas reduction initiative places him “next” on the premier’s political hit list.The shadow of the Liberal prime minister, who is up for re-election next year, loomed large over this weekend’s Progressive Conservative convention at the Toronto Congress Centre.During a rousing speech to 1,000 Tory partisans on Saturday, Scheer received a standing ovation when he attacked the federal Liberals’ measures to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change.“What about all those people who have to drive to work, have to commute, to take their kids to activities? What about the small- and medium-sized businesses who have to make payroll with higher regulatory costs? There’s no special breaks for them in Trudeau’s carbon scheme,” the Tory leader thundered.“Of course there isn’t — to Justin Trudeau, you are the enemy,” said Scheer.Read more: Opinion | Bob Hepburn: Andrew Scheer and Doug Ford are copying Trump’s playbookScrapping labour reforms is damaging Ford’s popularity: pollInvestigations launched into allegations against former Tory minister Jim Wilson, key aide Andrew Kimber“The commuter, the office worker, the hockey mom, the retired senior — those are the people that are getting dinged by this carbon tax. That’s why it’s unfair. Everyday Canadians should not be forced to pay more for everything,” he said.With Ford, a millionaire who inherited his father’s successful business, sitting in the front row, Scheer lampooned Trudeau as a wealthy scion out of touch with ordinary Canadians.“Justin Trudeau inherited a great fortune — and I’m not talking about the trust fund,” the federal leader said.“When h ...
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