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The Clean Fuel Regulations came into force on June 21, 2022, and will reduce GHG emissions from transportation fuels across the lifecycle by up to 26 Mt in 2030. They are driving investments in clean technology, low-carbon fuels, and innovation across Canada.
Budget 2024 reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to building a thriving made-in-Canada clean economy, supported by six Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs), four of which have now been enacted. These ITCs, which are expected to provide up to $93 billion in federal incentives over their lifetime, play an important role in attracting investment, supporting Canadian innovation, creating jobs and driving Canada’s economy toward net zero by 2050. The new government plans to move forward on the Clean Economy ITCs with modifications to the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) ITC as well as Clean Technology Manufacturing (CTM) ITCs.
People in Canada are experiencing record-breaking climate events—from wildfires to extreme heatwaves to floods. Along with reducing the emissions that fuel climate change, we must also adapt to its resulting impacts.
According to Our World in Data, in 2023, Canada was the 10th highest absolute emitter and the 11th highest per capita emitter in the world and accounted for approximately 1.5% of global GHG emissions. Canada’s leadership matters – inaction risks undermining global efforts to limit warming to below 2 degrees Celsius.
Canada’s $5.3 billion climate finance commitment (2021-2026) supports developing countries in their transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient, nature-positive and inclusive development. Meeting the New Collective Quantified Goal agreed at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) requires scaling up ambition and convening multiple actors, including the private sector.
Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard was published on December 20, 2023, in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The United States is taking steps to roll back vehicle emissions standards, and there is ongoing uncertainty for Canada’s auto sector due to the threat of tariffs and countertariffs.
Canada is investing over $5 billion in nature-based climate solutions to help tackle the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. The Natural Climate Solutions Fund is helping to plant two billion trees and restore and improve the management of wetlands, grasslands, forests and agricultural lands.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is working with provinces, territories, Indigenous peoples, and stakeholders to recover boreal caribou. Environment and Climate Change Canada is pursuing stewardship approaches and potential regulatory options under the Species at Risk Act.
Established as a standalone entity in October 2024, the Canada Water Agency works in collaboration with partners and stakeholders to keep Canada’s freshwater safe, clean, and secure. The Freshwater Action Plan (FWAP) is a signature federal program and a major funding initiative, primarily led by the Canada Water Agency, which manages, restores and protects fresh water in Canada.
The Government of Canada is delivering an evidence-based, comprehensive plan to tackle plastic waste and pollution and move towards a circular economy for plastics.