OTTAWA— Ross Linden-Fraser, Research Lead at 440 Megatonnes, a project of the Canadian Climate Institute, made the following statement in response to the formalization of Canada’s 2035 emissions reduction target:
“Canada has officially submitted its 2035 emissions target range to the United Nations, setting a critical milestone to guide the country’s progress toward a lower-carbon, more competitive economy. The new, evidence-based target balances the goals of reducing emissions, maintaining competitiveness, and ensuring affordability.
“Canada has made significant strides reversing the trend of rising climate pollution—national emissions were 8.5 per cent below 2005 levels in 2023. Without the policies put in place by all orders of government, emissions would be even higher today and increasing steadily. Our analysis has shown that, by 2030, climate policies could prevent 226 million tonnes (Mt) of emissions—roughly the same as the annual emissions from Quebec and Ontario combined.
“Accelerating progress with additional policy action could close the gap to the 2030 target and make it easier to meet the 2035 target while supporting competitiveness and affordability.
“Ultimately, ambitious targets are important, but taking strong, sustained action at all levels of government will determine whether Canada can make meaningful cuts to emissions and drive long-term growth towards a net zero economy.”
RESOURCES
- Blog | How does Canada’s new 2035 climate target stack up internationally?
- 440 Megatonnes Insight | Canada’s 2035 target should be ambitious and achievable
- 440 Megatonnes Insight | Three ways to get Canada’s emissions on track
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