Canada is considering incentives for hydrogen production
Canadian provinces want more federal hydrogen support
The country’s incentive scheme must be similar to the US’ if its hydrogen economy is to remain competitive, provincial ministers say
Canada must consider federal tax supports for its clean hydrogen industry, similar to those in the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), if it is to remain competitive with its southern neighbour in attracting investment, according to provincial energy ministers. The federal government has not yet identified the form its tax support may take, or when it might come into force, although Canadian natural resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson said in October that it would happen. Ottawa released a hydrogen strategy in late 2020, and Canada and Germany signed a hydrogen cooperation deal in August to promote exports from the former to the latter. But the provinces of Alberta and Newfoundland & Lab
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