Alberta United Conservative Party leadership candidate Travis Toews has spoken out against the Canadian government for wanting to impose limits on fertilizer emissions. .“That’s absolutely ridiculous,” said Toews in a Sunday video. .“At a time when the world needs more responsible Canadian agriculture production.”.Toews said limits on fertilizer emissions will create more hardships for Alberta farmers, adding “one more uncertainty in an industry with many variables.” .If he becomes Alberta premier, he promised to stand up for Alberta farmers and push back against the Canadian government. .“These types of arbitrary limits are unacceptable,” he said. .The Saskatchewan and Alberta governments condemned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his fertilizer emission reduction targets on Friday. .READ MORE: Saskatchewan, Alberta governments express disappointment in fertilizer emission reductions."We're really concerned with this arbitrary goal," said Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit. ."The Trudeau government has apparently moved on from their attack on the oil and gas industry and set their sights on Saskatchewan farmers.".Canadian farming groups have called on the Canadian government to provide compensation, after many said they have been harmed by government-imposed tariffs on Russian imported fertilizer..READ MORE: Farming groups hurt by fertilizer tariffs call on feds to provide aid.Many farmer groups have condemned the federal government for placing 35% tariffs on Russian fertilizer imports..“The federal government regulations placed Ontario at a huge price disadvantage for our crops” said Ontario Bean Growers’ Chairperson Dave Woods.
