Alberta and the Canadian federal government are negotiating the timeline for increasing industrial carbon prices from 95 to 130 dollars per tonne. This pricing path is a key component of a broader energy agreement intended to facilitate a new oil pipeline to the West Coast. While both parties have agreed on methane emission cuts and streamlined environmental assessments, the deadline for the carbon price hike remains a point of contention. Alberta argues that a slower implementation is necessary to maintain global competitiveness for its oil exports.
