Canada finding 'solutions' on EU carbon tariff threat: Carney

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Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-30 21:41:25.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Environment, Climate, Industry]

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced progress at the Canada-EU summit in Montreal regarding the European Union's pending carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which threatens an estimated $2.8 billion in annual Canadian energy-intensive exports like iron ore, steel, aluminum, and cement. Canada's ambassador-designate to the EU, Jonathan Wilkinson, confirmed that diplomatic negotiations are advancing toward having the European Union officially recognize Canada's national and industrial carbon pricing systems. Full implementation of the EU tariff is scheduled for 2034, with compliance reporting requirements slated to take effect by September or October 2027.

Carney to co-host UN event with European Commission chief von der Leyen

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-23 12:24:25.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Environment, Climate, Governance]

Prime Minister Mark Carney is co-hosting the OceanEye International Alliance event at the United Nations General Assembly alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to foster data-sharing and collaboration on ocean observation. The engagement follows European Commission proposals for Canada to attain associate member status, coming amid fractured trade negotiations between Canada and the United States under President Donald Trump. The summit marks Carney's first diplomatic visit to the United States since bilateral trade discussions broke down the previous month.

Le Québec et la Californie tiendront une vente aux enchères conjointe d'unités d'émission de gaz à effet de serre le 18 novembre 2026

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-09-18 15:58:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Environment, Climate, Energy, Trade]

The Quebec Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have announced a joint greenhouse gas emission allowance auction scheduled for November 18, 2026. This collaborative carbon market mechanism allows both jurisdictions to jointly auction emission units under their linked cap-and-trade systems. Further details regarding the auction notice will be published by the participating regulatory bodies.

Danish entourage bullish over Alberta carbon-capture partnerships

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-09-08 11:05:23.0
Tags: [Alberta, Energy, Environment, Climate, Technology, Trade]

Danish organizations including Green Hub Denmark, Clean, and the Triangle Energy Alliance are expanding carbon-capture partnerships with Alberta entities such as the University of Alberta, Deep Sky, Edmonton Global, and Alberta Innovates due to Alberta's standing in carbon-capture technology and a shifting European investment climate regarding the United States. The collaboration features ongoing research linkages, such as between Aarhus University and the Deep Sky facility in Innisfail, alongside upcoming delegations at the Carbon Capture Conference scheduled for September 15-16 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. However, trade tensions and potential U.S. tariffs impacting Canada create ongoing economic uncertainty for prospective Danish investors looking north.