Turn the Corner The Government of Canada has established a national target of an absolute 20% reduction in greenhouse gases from 2006 levels by the year 2020 – a reduction of 330 megatorines from projected levels. This is equal to eliminat...
AI summary The Government of Canada set a 20% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2006 levels by 2020, equivalent to 330 megatonnes. This target equals eliminating combined emissions from Alberta, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
for Clean Electricity These tough federal regulatory and other actions are expected to result in greenhouse gas reductions of 230 megatonnes from projected levels by 2020. Yet even with tough new federal regulation, and the promises of som...
AI summary Federal actions aim to reduce electricity sector emissions by 25 megatonnes by 2020, forming a clean electricity task force to achieve this. Despite regulations and provincial commitments, electricity generation remains Canada's largest greenhouse gas source at 90 megatonnes in 2020. The government may use regulatory powers to enforce reductions.
to Do Our Part Canada will play an active role in negotiations to develop a new international agreement on climate change with contributions from all major emitters, including the United States, China and India. We should be seeking to ens...
AI summary Canada aims to lead international climate change negotiations, targeting a 60-70% emissions reduction by 2050 and a 20% cut by 2020. Initiatives include carbon capture, 90% non-emitting power generation, expanding renewables 20-fold, reducing coal emissions by 50%, improving fuel efficiency, and enhancing energy efficiency.