Title
9:30 a.m. Appointment - Agricultural Service Board
Proposed Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Resolution - Exemption on Natural Gas and Propane for Agriculture under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
Susan Schafers, Agricultural Services Board
Sarah Leteta, Agricultural Services Board
Proposed Motions
1. That a resolution be submitted to the July 25, 2022 RMA Pembina River Zone meeting for exemption on natural gas and propane for agriculture under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, as presented.
2. That Mayor Gamble be appointed to represent Parkland County as the Resolution Champion for the July 25, 2022 Pembina River Zone Meeting.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
The Agricultural Services Board (ASB) is requesting Parkland County Council bring forward a resolution to the Fall RMA Convention to provide financial relief to farmers related to the carbon tax on fuels used in agriculture activities.
Summary
Background information on this issue is provided in the administrative report. The attached resolution provides additional background information and proposed wording, which has been reviewed by RMA staff.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Supports Parkland County Strategic Pillar C - Respected Environment and Agriculture
Financial Impact:
Cost: 0.00
Source of Funding: n/a