USW Submission to the Department of Finance on Border Carbon Adjustments

From the USW’s submission to the Department of Finance on Border Carbon Adjustmemnts (BCA):

From the perspective of the USW, the primary objective for the introduction of a BCA is to prevent and reduce the risk of carbon leakage and associated employment losses. While we understand the need for and support strong climate action, many of our members’ jobs could be at risk as a result of emissions reductions plans.

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USW Submission to the Department of Finance on Border Carbon Adjustments

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