The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has decided what groups and governments have been granted intervener status in Saskatchewan’s carbon tax case.
Out of all the 16 organizations that applied, all 16 have been granted the opportunity to present their thoughts on the tax in court next February.
Justice Minister Don Morgan says having all the groups present will bring various points of view to the table in two months time and Morgan believes it was the right decision by the court to allow all of the organizations that applied.
“That means all of the arguments that are being put forward will be heard and determined by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. So whatever judgement comes out of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, we will be able to say everybody that wanted to be heard has been heard.”
The justice minister adds once the matter has made its way through the Court of Appeal, he suspects it will come forward to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Some of the organizations granted intervener status include the Assembly of First Nations, the Athabasca Chipewyan and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
The Canadian Taxpayers Association said they’re pleased to have been granted intervener status despite the federal government’s efforts to limit their participation. They add they look forward to advancing arguments on behalf of Canadian taxpayers.
The hearings are scheduled for February 13th and 14th at the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal in Regina.