Quebec Reimbursing Farmers for Fuel Tax, Says Measure Will Help Competitiveness
More than 15,000 farmers will receive payments starting in July as Quebec sets aside $87 million from its climate change fund.
- On Friday, Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette announced the government will reimburse more than 15,000 farmers $87 million for carbon-market fuel taxes, with reimbursements beginning in July.
- This decision responds to years of complaints from the Union des producteurs agricoles, or UPA, which argued farmers contributed more to climate change initiatives than they received in support.
- Quebec's cap-and-trade system, which is linked to California, involves companies bidding every three months for emission 'units' that become more expensive as the emissions cap decreases over time.
- UPA President Martin Caron called the commitment a "major win for the competitiveness and scalability of our businesses," while urging further reductions in administrative and regulatory burdens.
- Fréchette stated the funding helps farmers compete with jurisdictions lacking high environmental standards, while remaining convinced the agricultural sector will continue reducing its carbon footprint.
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The Toronto Star
Quebec reimbursing farmers for fuel tax, says measure will help competitiveness
DRUMMONDVILLE - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has responded to pressure from the agriculture sector, promising to reimburse millions of dollars to farmers for fuel taxes linked to the province's carbon market.
Prime Minister Fréchette had promised to do so during the CAQ leadership race.
Pressed by the UPA, the Fréchette government committed on Friday to repay for two years, in 2026 and 2027, the contribution of agricultural companies to the carbon exchange, a total amount of 87 million.
TVA Nouvelles
Le Journal de QuebecQuebec will release $41 million this year to reimburse farmers for the cost of the carbon tax.
Christine Fréchette points out that the government is seeking to "strengthen its competitiveness", thereby "reducing the financial pressure of the agricultural sector"
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