Some jurisdictions attempt to ensure imported, domestic products pay the same carbon cost, but food security an issue
REGINA — The world needs far more data if border carbon adjustments are to be implemented and actually work in agriculture, the House of Commons agriculture committee heard last week. Angela Bedard-Haughn, dean of the college of agriculture and bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan, said it’s good that conversations are starting, but it’s also […] Read moreTag Archives CBAM
Ag committee hears border measure concerns
REGINA — Farm organizations warn that Canada should be cautious about introducing carbon border adjustment mechanisms for agriculture. The mechanisms are a way to account for emissions contained in imported products. They aim to prevent carbon leakage by applying a levy to products if they don’t meet certain standards. The farm groups told the standing […] Read more
Europe – the world’s climate cop
It may not happen for years, but a new carbon scheme could impose European standards on Canadian farmers and producers around the globe. The European Union plan, called the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, entered its first phase of implementation in October. EU leaders deny it is protectionism. The plan would mean that other countries must […] Read more
