QSA's Week in Agri (#1, 2024)
Carbon tax impacts on agriculture; Border carbon adjustments; Ontario agri-food workforce boost; Bill C-282 trade concerns; Animal health funding announced.
Start Date: 2024-10-05
End Date: 2024-10-11
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Carbon Border Adjustments and Agricultural Competitiveness
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food discussed the impact of carbon border adjustments on Canadian agriculture. Witnesses highlighted the challenges posed by the carbon tax, noting its influence on food prices and competitiveness. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois reported increased food costs since the tax's introduction in 2019, emphasizing the need for regulatory alignment. Tia Loftsgard advocated for an Organic Act to exempt organic products from such adjustments. Concerns were raised regarding Canada's preparedness for these policies and their potential to affect competitiveness and food affordability.
Sources: ['Transcripts: parlvu.parl.gc.ca']
