Alberta government announces indefinite freeze on industrial carbon price

Alberta freezes industrial carbon tax, setting up possible clash with new PM Carney

The move will potentially set up a challenge to the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Alberta Freezes Carbon Pricing on Industry Indefinitely

Alberta will not be further raising its carbon pricing on industry, Premier Danielle Smith has announced, saying the cost for businesses has become “too high to bear.” “What we have heard from industry is that any further increases to the industrial carbon tax past $100 per tonne would be detrimental to their businesses and would diminish their competitiveness in the market,” Smith said in a press conference in Edmonton on May 12. Smith said the…

Alberta places 'indefinite freeze' on industrial carbon tax

Alberta is indefinitely freezing the industrial carbon tax at $95 per tonne for heavy emitters.

Alberta’s industrial carbon tax freeze is a good first step

By Gage Haubrich The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is applauding Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to freeze the province’s industrial carbon tax. “Smith is right to freeze the cost of Alberta’s hidden industrial carbon tax that increases the cost of everything,” said Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director. “This move is a no-brainer to make Alberta more competitive, save taxpayers money and protect jobs.” Smith announced the Alberta govern…

Alberta government freezes industrial carbon price, citing impact of U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is freezing its industrial carbon price effective immediately at $95 per tonne of emissions.

Alberta Freezes Industrial Carbon Tax to Help Firms as Tariffs Hurt Economy

Alberta is freezing its industrial carbon tax in a bid to help companies struggling with the effects of US tariffs, potentially setting up a challenge to the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney.