An earlier private member’s bill from Ontario MP Philip Lawrence would have also exempted fuels used for grain drying, barn heating, and irrigation, but it came up short in crossing the legislative finish line before the last fall’s election was called.
In the meantime, the federal government has shared some details on its plan to rebate carbon taxes to farmers in the provinces where the federal carbon pricing “backstop” is in place.
In addition to Lobb’s proposal, another private member’s bill that is slated to be tabled this week could be relevant for farmers.