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Non-partisan Platform Comparison
This is a summary of the climate and environmental action promises and platforms of the five federally represented political parties in what is currently Canada. It is updated regularly to the best of our abilities with the information available.
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Last updated: September 17th, 2021
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We are summarizing the environment and climate change-related promises and platforms of the five main political parties with representation in the House of Commons.
Will financial matters, including universal basic income, be covered here?
We will be covering all of the sub-categories shown below. We will cover all financial promises related to environment & climate change. Financial support that does not involve environmental initiatives (i.e. rebates, savings accounts, public funding) will not be reflected in the chart.
When will the chart updated?
The chart will be updated once a week on Fridays.
EMISSIONS
Here, we outline each party's emissions target and broad commitments towards achieving them, including net-zero goals 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
Commiting to net zero carbon by 2050 with legislation developed in five-year increments.
Establish a cross-party inner cabinet to address the climate crisis in a non-partisan manner.
Prioritizing the development of policies to secure a carbon negative path for Canada.
Investing in a Buy Clean strategy for Canadian low-carbon technologies.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the marine transport sector.
CROSS SECTOR
Here, we outline national and international cross sector strategies, including carbon pricing, emergency preparedness, and global partnerships.
$250 million to help low income Canadians transition away from relying on oil to heat their homes.
Develop a net-zero emissions building code to be adopted in 2025.
Requiring EnerGuide to label the energy efficiency of homes at time of sale.
To go with the EnerGuide home energy audits, will also create a Climate Adaptation Hub.
End fossil fuel subsidies by 2023 in accordance with G20 commitments.
Phase-out public fossil fuel fundings to work towards the net-zero emissions by 2050 goal.
Update the Pest Control Products Act to protect health, wildlife, and the environment.
Carbon prices starting at $20/tonne, increasing to a maximum of $50/tonne. Businesses that purchase fuel but aren’t subject to the Output Based Pricing System will have a similar Small Business Low Carbon Savings Account.
Tie Canada’s industrial carbon price to the European Union and the United States.
Providing a bonus to buildings that complete ESPC retrofits by 2030.
OIL & GAS
Here, we outline each party's stance on addressing oil & gas production, as well as pipelines, fracking, and more.
2019 GHG Emissions: The oil and gas sector was the largest source of GHG emissions in 2019, accounting for 26% of annual emissions in Canada
No explicit mention of this category within official election platform.
TRANSPORTATION
Here, we outline each party's stance on transportation, including public transit, government and commercial fleets, electric vehicles and more.
2019 GHG Emissions: The transport sector was the second largest source of emissions in 2019, accounted for 25% of annual emissions in Canada
EV = Electric Vehicle
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle
Invest in affordable, green public transit to fit regional needs.
Invest in Windsor-Quebec and Edmonton-Calgary high-speed rail.
Expand cycling and walking infrastructure for provinces and municipalities.
Expand charging stations for electric vehicles, including all federal facility parking lots.
Convert all passenger ferries to electric or hybrid systems by 2030.
Lead an international effort to bring international shipping and aviation into the Paris framework.
Introduce an international tax for aviation and shipping fuels.
Implement rural and intercity public transport sales tax exemptions.
Modernize and expand public transit within and between communities across Canada.
Build toward fare-free transit for municipalities/provinces who feel it necessary.
Develop a public intercity bus system to replace loss of Greyhound routes.
Moving towards making 100% of car sales zero emission by 2035.
Promote smart community planning and active transportation like walking and cycling.
Extend consumer rebates for half a million Canadians for ZEVs up to $5,000.
Invest $700 million to build 50,000 more charging stations for EVs.
Invest $100 million to build charging stations at existing buildings.
Invest $1.5 billion for a 3 year extension of the iZEV rebate program and expand the program to include more vehicle types and get over 500,000 Canadians into ZEVs.duty vehicle sales are ZEVs by 2030.
Mandate that 100% of medium and heavy duty vehicle sales are zero emission by 2040.
Provide a $200 million investment for the retrofitting of currently-in-use large trucks.
IMPORT & EXPORT
Here, we outline each party's stance on imports and exports, including sustainable shipping, exporting strategies, and fossil fuel subsidies.
End all export of thermal coal specifically that of US coal from Canadian ports.
Commit to zero-emission ports by 2030 through the development of port hydrogen hubs, and developing ties to international ports to support the development of green shipping corridors and hydrogen export markets. This will include a zero-emissions port infrastructure fund and a commitment to have all marine vessels at berth connected to shore power by 2030 to lower port emissions and reduce harmful local air pollution.
INDUSTRY & ENERGY
Here, we outline each party's stance on the energy grid, and industries such as chemical and mining.
2019 GHG Emissions: Combined, electricity and heavy industry accounted for 19% of national emissions in 2019.
WASTE
Here, we outline each party's goals for waste, including single-use plastics and waste reduction strategies.
Mandating that all plastic packaging be 50% recycled plastic by 2030.
Requiring producers to be responsible for their own plastic waste.
Supporting Canadian-made solutions to plastic waste via the creation of a new $100 million fund released over the next five years and working with the Canada Plastics Pact and the Circular Economy Innovation Network.
Prioritizing reusable and recyclable products in federal procurement, facilities, and operations.
Expanding ocean and coastline clean up programs (eg: the Ghost Gear Program, etc.).
Working to help eliminate plastic waste from world oceans via the creation of a global agreement.
WATER
Here, we outline each party's stances on freshwater protection strategies, water pollution, and boil-water advisories.
Update the Canada Water Act to incorporate Indigenous Water rights and climate change concerns.
Expand the Oceans Plastics Charter to incorporate global collaborations and agreements on plastics.
Establish 10 new national marine conservation areas in the next five years.
Update the Canada Water Act to incorporate Indigenous Water rights and climate change concerns.
Expand the Oceans Plastics Charter to incorporate global collaborations and agreements on plastics.
Establish 10 new national marine conservation areas in the next five years.
Continue restoring aquatic habitats with the renewal and expansion of the Coastal Restoration fund.
Invest water infrastructure using the framework of the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.
Implement the 20 recommendations of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans Report
Support a moratorium on deep seabed mining until 2030, with increased investment in deep sea science
Conduct climate vulnerability assessments for marine species and habitats
LAND
Here, we outline each party's goals for the forestry and agriculture sectors, including specific conservation strategies.
2019 GHG Emissions: The agriculture sector accounted for approximately 10% of national emissions in 2019.
Planting fire-resistant trees, with a focus on urban spaces, hillsides and remote communities.
Implement a national and international commitment to reverse species loss.
Revise the Canadian Environmental Protection Act to fit the goals of present-day
Restructure the National Food Policy to be more focused on local and regional value chains.
Establish emission targets for all components of the food system.
Re-establish the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration.
Establish land trusts, alongside provinces, to stabilize the cost of land.
Supporting mandatory labelling of genetically modified foods.
Funding an apprenticeship program that connects young aspiring farmers with operating farmers.
Ban neonicotinoid pesticides, and all forestry and cosmetic uses of glyphosate-based herbicides.
Fund new and innovative value-added forestry-based manufacturing facilities in rural Canada.
GREEN JOBS
Here, we outline each party's investments into just transitions and green job creation strategies.