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Agriculture committee As you heard in my opening comments, we know that farmers on average paid about $14,000 in the first year it applied to them. I think you heard from testimony earlier today that going to $170 per tonne is a real game-changer, according to Professor Charlebois. As we mentioned w
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Virginia Labbie
Agriculture committee Yes, when we analyzed a lot of the data that was out there, it appears that small businesses bear about half the direct burden of paying for the carbon tax, yet they will receive less than 7% of the rebates and incentives available. We believe that small businesses are being as
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Virginia Labbie
Agriculture committee I'll let Jasmin address that, please.
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Virginia Labbie
Agriculture committee Thank you, Jasmin. CFIB regularly surveys our farm members on issues that impact their agribusiness. It is clear that farmers care about the environment. In fact, almost 80% of farmers have taken action in the last several years to lessen their environmental impact, including 85
April 29th, 2021Committee meeting
Virginia Labbie