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Ottawa proposes updates to carbon pricing benchmark, seeks to strengthen industrial markets

Published 00:44 on December 20, 2025 / Last updated at 00:44 on December 20, 2025 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada)

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The Canadian federal government has launched a consultation on changes to its federal industrial carbon pricing benchmark, outlining proposals to strengthen market function, improve transparency, and ensure consistent coverage across provinces and territories, according to a government discussion paper.
The Canadian federal government has launched a consultation on changes to its federal industrial carbon pricing benchmark, outlining proposals to strengthen market function, improve transparency, and ensure consistent coverage across provinces and territories, according to a government discussion paper.


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