The chances of Bill C-234 making it through the Senate before the summer recess are slim.
The bill to exempt propane and natural gas used to dry grain or heat farm buildings from carbon pricing passed second reading June 13, but two committees would have to fast track to pass it before June 23. The parliamentary sitting then resumes mid-September.
Several farm organizations recently called on the Senate to pass the bill before the fall harvest. Keystone Agricultural Producers, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and the Alberta Federation of Agriculture issued a joint news release saying the bill had been stuck in the Senate long enough.
Farmers argue there are no alternatives, leaving them to rely on natural gas and propane for critical processes on their farms. Fuel for on-farm use is exempt from the carbon tax and farmers say drying grain and heating or cooling barns should be included.“If we experience a wet harvest like 2019, I have real concerns about the added burden farms across Saskatchewan and the Prairies will be forced to absorb,” he said.
“As the grandson of a farmer, I recognize the appeal of Bill C-234, which seemingly aims to leave more money in the pockets of certain farmers,” said Progressive Senator Group senator Pierre Dalphond.
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