Canada won’t be announcing new targets at next week’s summit, but will announce new measures to meet those targets that were part of the Liberal platform
. “Canada’s once again a constructive player in the international climate. But yes, we have to go further and we have to do it faster.”What did the Liberals promise during the campaign?
The environment minister said there will be lots of focus on big emitters like the oilsands, but the government is also spending on transit and other projects designed to reduce the amount of fossil fuels individual Canadians use. “We obviously have to work on what’s happening on the production level in terms of emissions, but we also need to do more in terms of consumption.
Egan said countries around the world are dealing with shortages as the transition to green energy proves rocky. He said it’s important Canada move at a reasonable pace. “We don’t want the blackouts and skyrocketing prices that are happening elsewhere.”Article contentPremier Jason Kenney raised concerns this week about Guilbeault’s appointment saying the former climate activist is too extreme and not willing to make a gradual transition that will save jobs and livelihoods.
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