Tomorrow in Ottawa Prime Minster Justin Trudeau will be meeting with the provincial premiers, including Saskatchewan's Brad Wall, to make final arrangements for a Canadian Climate Change Plan.  The goal is to meet or exceed our country's goals in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.  

It remains to be seen if the plan will get the blessing of all provinces.  Premier Wall has made it clear he will not sign any agreement that includes a forced national carbon tax on provinces.  He has also discussed the possibility of legal action should Ottawa try to impose the tax.

This position is strongly supported by the Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce.  We spoke with Executive Director Rob Clark.  "First and foremost with us is the concern that our businesses will be directly hit with this tax.  So it's not a good note for business or any type of manufacturing".

There is particular concern for farmers.  "It'll affect agriculture for sure.  The damage will come as a trickle down effect from the amenities they need and that (cost increases) will go right down to the consumer".

The local Chamber's position reflects that of the province.  Saskatchewan's government maintains that the current Carbon Tax plan would be one of the largest tax increases in history and would have virtually no impact on global emissions.