Ontario has officially passed a regulatory change that gives large electricity users a new way to reduce Global Adjustment (GA) charges—without installing behind-the-meter equipment or reducing operations.
As of April 1, 2025, the federal carbon tax on fuels and heating will be removed across Canada. This change offers immediate savings for households and businesses, but carbon pricing remains in place for major emitters under industrial compliance programs. Here’s what energy users need to know.
As of March 2025, Canadian electricity markets—especially Ontario—have experienced notable turbulence driven by ongoing trade disputes with the U.S. In early March, Ontario introduced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports targeting industrial states such as Michigan, Minnesota, and New York, directly responding to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.