Canadian minister stops short of endorsing EU carbon tax as energy alliance deepens

AI Summary

Canada's climate minister has stopped short of endorsing cooperation with the EU on its carbon border tax, as Ottawa seeks an exemption from the policy. The issue comes amid a deepening energy alliance between Canada and the EU.

The Canadian climate Minister's reluctance to openly commit to cooperation with the EU on its climate policy stems from the fact that Ottawa is effectively seeking an exemption from the bloc's carbon border tax, according to a December 2025 internal document seen by Euronews.