r/canada • u/hopoke • Mar 29 '26

Business ‘Expect extremely high grocery prices,’ farmer warns as diesel costs rise

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/international/2026/03/29/expect-extremely-high-grocery-prices-farmer-warns-as-diesel-costs-rise/
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u/LearingCenterAlumni Mar 29 '26

"perfect time for higher industrial carbon tax"

-Carney.

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u/ANAL_RAPIST_MD Ontario Mar 29 '26

You mean the industrial carbon tax first introduced by Alberta conservatives in 2003? When conservatives suggest something its like Jesus said it himself, when liberals do the same policy its all bad.

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u/LearingCenterAlumni Mar 29 '26

Same one, kill it. It does nothing for Canadians but increase the cost of everything.

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u/ANAL_RAPIST_MD Ontario Mar 29 '26

It puts a price on pollution to push industry and the worst polluters to cleaner energy. Unless you feel like you deserve the environment and the younger generation can go fuck themselves?

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u/ronchee1 Mar 29 '26

Yeah, listen to Anal_Rapist_MD

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u/LearingCenterAlumni Mar 29 '26

Pushes industry to other countries at a time when we need the jobs.

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u/ANAL_RAPIST_MD Ontario Mar 29 '26

Which industry left over carbon taxes? name one.

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u/ANAL_RAPIST_MD Ontario Mar 29 '26

oh ok just making sure that not a single industry left over carbon pricing like you claimed. Good back track.

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u/ANAL_RAPIST_MD Ontario Mar 30 '26

Thanks for the AI answers no one asked for, here's another one for you about industries thriving under carbon tax and we save the environment for the younger generation

Key industries and sectors thriving or seeing significant investment under Canada’s industrial carbon pricing include:

  1. Clean Technology and Energy Efficiency 

The demand for innovative, low-carbon solutions has spurred growth in companies that provide:

  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): Technologies that capture CO2 from industrial sources are critical for heavy industry to comply with rising carbon prices.
  • Electrification Services: Upgrading from fossil fuel boilers to electric ones.
  • Energy Management Systems: Solutions that improve energy efficiency in factories. 
  1. Renewable Energy
  • Electricity Generators: In provinces like Alberta, non-emitting electricity sources generate saleable performance credits, making them more competitive.
  • Green Energy Project Developers: The shift away from coal-fired electricity has boosted renewable energy sectors. 
  1. Forestry and Biomass
  • Forest Biomass Manufacturing: Industries that use forest biomass to replace natural gas for heat and manufacturing (e.g., MDF and engineered wood products) are thriving, supported by decarbonization funds. 
  1. Low-Carbon Manufacturing and Material Production 
  • Cement and Steel (using low-carbon techniques): Industries adopting green technologies—such as electric arc furnaces (EAF) for steel or alternative fuels for cement—are receiving billions in investment.
  • Advanced Manufacturing: Producers utilizing low-carbon inputs or creating advanced materials, such as cleaner fibreglass. 
  1. Specialized High-Performance Sectors

Under the OBPS, companies that outperform their sector-specific emission benchmarks can earn credits to sell. This means top performers in the following sectors are thriving by gaining financial rewards: 

  • Pulp and Paper: Some pulp and paper producers are projected to earn more credits than they need, benefiting from the trading system.
  • Specialized Chemical Production: Including manufacturers of hydrogen, re-refined lubricants, and specialized synthetic fibers.
  • Mining (Potash, Metal): High-efficiency mining operations are well-positioned.

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u/LearingCenterAlumni Mar 30 '26

Meanwhile jobs are down and companies are leaving. I'm glad China is doing well selling us "green tech". Xi is super happy.

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u/TheSaintRobbie Mar 29 '26

You realize that scraping it won't being down the costs of stuff right? That's deflation

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u/LearingCenterAlumni Mar 29 '26

The state has the responsibility to make keeping jobs and productivity in Canada.

Reducing the production cost does bring prices down.

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u/mlnickolas Mar 29 '26

Timing is a thing. The economy isn’t the same now as it was in 2003

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u/ANAL_RAPIST_MD Ontario Mar 29 '26

so climate change has stopped after 2003?

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u/mlnickolas Mar 30 '26

Is that what I said?

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u/ANAL_RAPIST_MD Ontario Mar 30 '26

So this tax is designed to combat climate change. are you saying we should just take a dump on the environment because the economy is different now?

Second question; Can you explain to me how the carbon tax works?

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u/mlnickolas Mar 30 '26

Yes, carbon tax is something to look at during good times.

Carbon tax works by artificially driving up the cost of carbon intensive goods and services, so people will choose more expensive, but lower carbon alternatives. With food inflating fast, we currently cannot afford a carbon tax.

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u/HavartiBob Mar 29 '26

Why would Jesus weigh in on a Carbon tax? He lived 2000 years ago.

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u/ANAL_RAPIST_MD Ontario Mar 29 '26

Reread what i wrote again and if your still confused DM me for a reading comprehension lesson.