Implications of carbon pricing on food affordability and agri-food sector in Canada: A scoping review

This review delves into the effects of carbon pricing policies on food affordability and the performance of the agri-food sector, with a specific focus on Canada. Against the backdrop of the widespread adoption of carbon pricing as a crucial tool in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the discussion acknowledges potential economic repercussions, particularly for lower-income households. Findings reveal that the implementation of a mandated carbon tax across all provinces in Canada by 2019 led to reduced GHG emissions and an increase in food prices. In addition, this review positions Canada within the global context by examining actions taken by other countries and their impacts. Crucial research gaps are also identified, ultimately serving as a guide for future studies and policy formulation aimed at balancing the necessity of carbon tax implementation with considerations of food affordability.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2024.101271
• Record URL:
  • http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590198224002574
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  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/25901982
• Supplemental Notes:
  • © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Abstract reprinted with permission of Elsevier.
• Authors:
  • Charlebois, Sylvain
  • Saxena, Swati
  • Abebe, Gumataw
  • Walker, Tony
  • Music, Janet
  • Keselj, Vlado
  • Tuffaha, Karim
  • Gone, Keshava Pallavi
  • Vezeau, Janele
  • Sarker, Bibhuti
  • Taylor, Stacey
  • 0000-0003-0635-4793
• Publication Date: 2024-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: References;
• Pagination: 101271
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue Number: 0
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 2590-1982
  • Serial URL: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/transportation-research-interdisciplinary-perspectives
• Publication flags:

  Open Access (libre)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Agricultural economics; Carbon taxes; Costs; Economic factors; Food industry; Low income groups
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• Subject Areas: Economics; Freight Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01939413
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 12 2024 5:07PM