Conservative Non-Confidence Motion on Carbon Tax Defeated

The NDP's support for the Trudeau government thwarts Conservative efforts to halt an impending carbon tax increase.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's non-confidence motion on carbon tax defeated, NDP supports Trudeau government.
Motion aimed to stop carbon tax increase and trigger a federal election; Liberals and NDP maintain majority.
Carbon tax set to rise 23% on April 1, increasing costs for fossil fuels; government argues it encourages greener choices.
Parliamentary Budget Officer reports most Canadians pay more in carbon tax than rebates received; debate on tax's effectiveness continues.
Poilievre frames upcoming election around affordability, criticizing government's tax-and-spend policies.