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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 23Canada and Alberta Close to Carbon Price Deal for Industry
5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 23
- The Canadian government and Alberta are nearing an agreement on a carbon price for energy producers and industries.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith agreed last year on a C$130 per metric ton price, but implementation timing remains unresolved.
- Talks missed the April 1 deadline, but both sides report progress as negotiations continue over the timeline for introducing the carbon price.
Will a carbon price deal sacrifice Canada's clean electricity goals for new oil pipelines? Could Alberta's TIER system collapse if Ottawa imposes its own carbon price after all? Is Alberta's legal fight against Ottawa a bigger threat than the carbon price debate? What happens to Canada's 2030 climate targets if Alberta delays its methane rules? How can Alberta guarantee a stable carbon price while actively subsidizing fossil fuels? Can Alberta's economy thrive if C$40 billion in green investment is at risk?