Anthony Furey: As Guilbeault Jets Off to Climate Shindig, First Nations File Suit Over Carbon Tax

COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber speaks during a session at the U.N.’s 2023 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Dec. 2, 2023. AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili

Commentary

It’s quite a study in contrasts. Right after First Nations’ leaders commenced a court challenge against the beleaguered federal carbon tax, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault thought it a good idea to hop on a plane and burn some GHGs to head to a climate change party in Dubai.