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Yes, but there has to be viable alternatives to actually let people change.
People won't stop using the highway for their commute if there isn't another option like a train, reliable rapid transit bus, or an affordable apartment closer to the office.
Most people won't demand any of that if gas is cheap. It requires political will to get public transit built and funded.
Public transit is the standard and the normal around the world. People will commute to work in whichever way is fastest and conveneient for them. Many people would rather read a book or browse the web while a train takes them to work over sitting in traffic. The only reason we don't currently demand it is because many people in Canada have never experienced good transit and walkability so they really don't know we could be building much better. Your mobility freedom in this country is nearly dependant on a driver's lisence or access to a car.
We shouldn't have to be doing the tax shake down and public revolt steps when we know by the numbers that transit is more energy and carbon effecient. Once those alternatives exist, a carbon tax would be much more effective because now people actually have a choice in their transportation.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/axe-the-tax-and-carbon-rebate-how-canada-households-affected-1.7046905
This post might help you understand how the carbon tax and rebate system works