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Originally Posted by 14Roman14
If they are already planning on investing here with the carbon tax in place, why would it be different if it was in the challenge being in the courts. They either pay it as is, or pay it if the court case is lost or best case they don’t pay it at all if the court case is won.
As for the carbon tax it would allow us to challenge it on the process of our ability to use technology to recapture. We could use arguments that show how much of the new technology could lower the carbon footprint and allow other ways that Alberta is doing their part but challenge the carbon tax as it is hurting all Albertans.
Another major federal policy is the fertilizer ban on Canadian farmers. Trudeau is calling for major fertile reduction in the coming years. Canadian farmers already use very efficient strategies to minimize fertilizer use but yet use the right amount to achieve the highest possible yields. That policy would do nothing but cost Canadian farmers yields and profits. A profitable agriculture industry is one that helps all of Alberta. In a time where the world needs more food, it seems asinine that a government would enact policies that force farmers to produce less food and pay less income taxes.
The sovereignty act could protect Albertans in that situation.
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It runs because of the uncertainty. A provincial government refusing to follow the rule of law has no precedent. You don’t know what the outcome will be so how do you plan. You agree that it won’t encourage investment as no benefit can ever be assumed from it so all you are left with is uncertainty.
Are you aware that the fertilizer “ban” does precisely what you say farmers are already doing. Requires farmers to meet best practices and guidelines and the practices and guidelines will be established with industry organizations.
How does the sovereignty act help assuming you are correct about this being significantly negative for farmers. It in theory prevents provincial enforcement of the laws but there is nothing stopping federal enforcement of federal laws. Fines could still be administered federally.