A $400 million carbon capture facility planned for Edmonton is facing potential cancellation following recent changes to Alberta’s carbon tax agreement with the federal government. The project, five years in development, aims to convert landfill waste into electricity. Developers are expressing concern that the altered tax structure undermines the project’s financial viability. The facility was considered “shovel-ready” and poised to contribute to emissions reduction efforts. The agreement between Alberta and Ottawa revised the province’s carbon tax system, impacting incentives for such initiatives. Industry stakeholders are now awaiting further clarification on how the changes will specifically affect the project’s future and are appealing to the government for support.