Carbon tax exemption final push

Resolution 5-22, Natural gas exemption for barns and other farm buildings

Below is an update with suggested actions from Alberta Pork:

Latest Update

An exemption to Canada’s carbon tax on fuels used to heat barns and dry grains continues to move forward, with Bill C-234, an Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, passing second reading in the Senate this month.

The bill was passed in the House of Commons earlier this year, with support from Conservative, New Democrat, Bloc Québécois and Green MPs, with Liberal MPs in opposition to it.

Alberta Pork’s position, consistent with other provincial pork producer organizations and the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), is that the carbon tax is an unfair cost on top of already-high input costs for farmers. We and our partners have been advocating for an exemption, and we’re almost there, with your support!

How Farmers Can Help

Bill C-234 is now at the final stage before potentially becoming law. There are 89 Senators in Canada, including four from Alberta: Patti LaBoucane-Benson, Paula Simons, Karen Sorensen and Scott Tannas.

Alberta Pork is asking all producers to send letters to Alberta’s Senators, urging them to vote in favour of the bill. Brent Moen, Past Chair, Alberta Pork previously sent a letter to all four Senators in that regard.

For producers wishing to support Alberta Pork’s request, this letter template can be used and customized as you see fit, but please remember to use respectful language and avoid negative political comments. The letter can be printed at home, then mailed by Canada Post, at no charge for postage, to the following address (using only one Senator’s name per letter):
 

Hon. Patti LaBoucane-Benson
Hon. Paula Simons
Hon. Karen Sorensen
Hon. Scott Tannas
The Senate
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A4

Please be sure to address the envelope the same as your letter and fill in all grey-highlighted fields, finished with a hand-drawn signature.