Conservative Filibuster Protests Trudeau's Carbon Tax in Marathon House Session

Canada's main opposition Conservative Party staged an overnight filibuster in the House of Commons, demanding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to drop his carbon pricing system, which they blame for fueling inflation. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre led the filibuster, bringing bags of fast food and moving motions to "axe" the carbon tax. Trudeau and the Liberal caucus voted through the night to defeat the motions and make progress on budget-related legislation. The federal carbon tax, in effect since 2019, is Trudeau's signature climate policy aimed at discouraging fossil fuel use and promoting clean energy. The filibuster is not expected to last into next week as voting on government supply legislation is halfway done.