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Mr. Michael Barrett
Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
Submitted
2026-01-15
Directed To
Environment and Climate Change
Question
With regard to the government's carbon pricing program: (a) what is the total amount collected from the carbon tax in each fiscal year since its implementation; (b) how much of this amount has been returned to Canadians through the Canada Carbon Rebate; (c) what administrative costs are associated with the program; and (d) what is the projected impact on greenhouse gas emissions for each year until 2030?
Government Response2026-01-19 (4 days)
Response from Hon. Steven Guilbeault
The Government of Canada's carbon pricing program is a cornerstone of our climate action plan. In response to the specific questions: (a) The total carbon pricing revenues collected were $7.2 billion in 2023-24 and projected at $8.1 billion for 2024-25; (b) Approximately 90% of direct proceeds from the fuel charge are returned to households through the Canada Carbon Rebate, with 8 out of 10 families receiving more than they pay; (c) Administrative costs represent approximately 2% of total revenues collected; (d) The carbon pricing program is projected to reduce emissions by 50-60 megatonnes annually by 2030.