
EMISSIONS OVERVIEW
Here, we outline each party's emissions target, and broad commitments towards achieving them, including carbon pricing and stances on subsidies.
*2005 Emission Levels = 731Mt
Paris agreement targets = decrease GHG emissions
by 30% below 2005 level by 2030.
GHG = Green House Gas
Mt = Megatonnes
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Compare Political Platforms
This is a summary of the climate and environmental action promises and platforms of the five major political parties in Canada. It is updated regularly to the best of our abilities with the information available.
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Please note that we will not be grading these platforms, or ranking the parties at this time.
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Last updated: Friday, October 4, 2019
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OIL & GAS
Here, we outline each party's stance on addressing oil & gas production, as well as pipelines, fracking, and more.
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2017 GHG emissions: The oil and gas sector was the largest source, accounting for 27% of Canada's annual emissions.
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TRANSPORT
Here, we outline each party's stance on transportation, including public transit, government and commercial fleets, electric vehicles and more.
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2017 GHG emissions: The transportation sector was the second largest source, accounting for 24% of Canada's annual emissions.
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EV = Electric Vehicle
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle
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ENERGY, ELECTRICITY & INDUSTRY
Here, we outline each party's stance on the energy grid, and industries such as chemical and mining.
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2017 GHG emissions: Combined, the electricity and heavy industry sectors accounted for approximately 20% of Canada's annual emissions.
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WASTE & LAND USE
Here, we outline each party's stance on waste, water rights, agriculture, conservation and forestry.
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2017 GHG emissions: Combined, the waste and agriculture sectors accounted for approximately 14% of Canada's annual emissions.
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CEPA = Canadian Environmental Protection Act
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Here, we outline each party's stance on supporting communities, buildings, homes, and the creation of jobs pertaining to the climate crisis.
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