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OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada recently launched a new ad campaign claiming that the federal government’s carbon tax “has now come into effect.”

The only problem is — it hasn’t.

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“Trudeau’s carbon tax is now in effect. Get ready to see your home heating costs soar!” read one of the party’s Facebook ads. The ad linked to a page on the Conservative Party’s website that asked supporters to sign their opposition to the “Liberal tax garb (sic).”

“The massive Liberal carbon tax has now come into effect!” the webpage read. “The long-awaited Liberal carbon tax came into effect this year and all Canadians can now expect to pay more for everything. This means that Canadians will be paying higher prices on groceries, gas for the car, heating our homes, and other basic necessities in the lives of hardworking Canadians.” The ads and webpage have been corrected since the Post contacted the party for comment.