Impact of Carbon Pricing on Food Affordability Needs Closer Scrutiny: Study

As food affordability remains a key concern, a new study by Canadian researchers says carbon taxes have led to increased food prices in recent years. The issue of whether the federal carbon tax, or fuel charge, is impacting Canadians’ pockets has been hotly debated by politicians in Ottawa. The new study, primarily conducted by Dalhousie University researchers, involved reviewing the literature about the impact of carbon pricing policies on both the agri-food sector and food prices. While the study mentions that carbon taxes “reduce disposable income and raise food prices,” it also notes there has been limited research on the topic in Canada....