At the gas station, where citizens witness firsthand the impact of the carbon tax hike, the majority of Canadians feel frustrated with the current government. The cost of living continues to rise, placing strains on families' daily lives, while politicians allow themselves to receive higher salaries on taxpayers' dime.

At Herb’s gas station in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, customers were questioned about their feelings regarding the carbon tax hike. One exclaimed, "I think it's crazy. I think it's total nonsense and I don't understand," clearly flabbergasted by the sudden spike. Another mentioned, "It affects everything, everything. The bread has gone up, the eggs have gone up. Everything is delivered by diesel. See the price of diesel. It's higher than gasoline."

TODAY, I ask a gas pump patron his thoughts on Trudeau's 23% carbon tax increase.

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As the price at the pump skyrockets, so does public frustration. "I think we're too nice. Actually, we just tolerate that and we just deal with it. But we shouldn't because it really does not make sense," quipped one fed-up driver. With everyday expenses ballooning, Canadians are left scratching their heads, wondering just how they'll make ends meet in this twisted game of financial gymnastics.

Regarding climate change, is this carbon tax hike really going to save the planet? "No," scoffed one skeptic. "No. China is building coal-fired electrical plants, hundreds every year. Do you think Canada with its, what we have, 40 million people can compare to that?"

But wait, there's more! Not only are Canadians facing a bigger bill at the gas station, but they're also witnessing politicians giving themselves a nice little pay bump on the same day. "I think it's just a lack of respect for the citizens," grumbled one taxpayer. "OK, I spent all my life paying taxes and I see people who are rich, who are able to hide their money in the Bahamas or in Switzerland or places like that, and we're stuck because we're just ordinary people and we're the ones who pay the tax and the rich people don't."

In the midst of this chaos, concerned citizens are rallying together, ready to take on the powers that be. With initiatives like StopTheCarbonTax.com gaining momentum, Canadians are showing they're not about to let this plot twist go unchecked.