November 29, 2023
Fall Economic Statement 2023 Falls Short of Needed Biogas & RNG Industry Support
On November 21, the federal government released its Fall Economic Statement (FES), providing an overview of the fiscal outlook and priority policies ahead of the upcoming spring Budget. FES 2023 provided a slimmed-down fiscal update that centered around the high cost of living and ultimately included very little new spending.
November 14, 2023
New Coalition Proposes Plan to Increase Supply and Demand for Clean Gas in Canada
A diverse collection of companies and organizations have come together to form the Clean Gas Coalition, led by the Canadian Biogas Association (CBA). The Coalition’s goal is to increase regulatory support for clean gas which includes biogas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and low-carbon hydrogen, by advocating for a federal Clean Gas Standard.
June 28, 2023
CBA and Members Well-Received on First Hill Day in Ottawa
The Canadian Biogas Association (CBA) and some of our members were on Parliament Hill in early June for two days of engagement with government officials, MPs, Ministers’ offices, and Senators. The busy schedule included meetings and an evening reception, with remarks delivered by Executive Director Jennifer Green.
March 28, 2023
Budget 2023 fails to keep Canadian biogas producers competitive
On March 28, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, delivered Budget 2023 - A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future in the House of Commons. This budget provided further details on Canada’s response to the American Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), but much like the Fall Economic Statement (FES) 2022 it fails to put Canada on an even footing.
February 17, 2023
Making Budget 2023 Work for Biogas & RNG
With the release of the 2022 Fall Economic Statement in November, all eyes are on Budget 2023 to see how Finance Canada will respond to the American Inflation Reduction Act and finalize incentives for clean technologies.
