"Trudeau Government Survives Non-Confidence Vote on Carbon Tax Hike"

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government survived a no-confidence motion brought by the opposition Conservative Party over the country's carbon tax, a key part of the Liberals' climate plan. The tax is set to increase to C$80 a ton from C$65 a ton on April 1. The Conservatives argue that the tax imposes too great a cost on Canadians, while the Liberals emphasize its role in cutting emissions. With the next federal election likely to be held next year, the Liberals, who have been in office since November 2015, are facing challenges as recent surveys show the Conservatives leading in public opinion.