
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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Platform has been released and is available here
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Scrap the carbon tax implemented in 2019 as well as getting rid of new standards which force the use of cleaner-burning fuels
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Platform has been released and is available here
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Platform has been released and is available here
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Platform has been released and is available here. Translated and confirmed through collaborations with Juliahna Hill and the office of MP Monique Pauzé.
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Platform has been released and is available here
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Released Canada's Arctic and Northern Policy Framework here. Arctic engagement and environmental plans align with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the Pan-Territorial Vision for Sustainable Development
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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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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.
2017 GHG emissions: The oil and gas sector was the largest source, accounting for 27% of Canada's annual emissions.
Import and Export:
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Committed to exporting more Canadian aluminum in place of other metals with "higher emissions profiles"
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Work to establish a petroleum and natural gas reserve to secure domestic petroleum supply in the event of shortages
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Reform Export Development to focus on support for Canadian sustainable energy projects, rather than the petroleum industry
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Fossil Fuel Subsidies
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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.
2017 GHG emissions: The transportation sector was the second largest source, accounting for 24% of Canada's annual emissions.
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.
2017 GHG emissions: Combined, the electricity and heavy industry sectors accounted for approximately 20% of Canada's annual emissions.
Energy Infrastructure:
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Aim to create a “national energy corridor” for Canadian oil, gas, electricity and telecommunications
Industry:
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Use a "green patent credit” for companies patenting green tech, reducing business tax rates to 5% for income generated from said patents promoting the development of green technologies
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WASTE & LAND USE
Here, we outline each party's stance on waste, water rights, agriculture, conservation and forestry.
2017 GHG emissions: Combined, the waste and agriculture sectors accounted for approximately 14% of Canada's annual emissions.
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.
Buildings:
Community Integration:
Green Jobs:
Knowledge Translation:
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Supports all 10 recommendations made by the Force of Just Transition for Coal Power Workers and Communities. See the final report and recommendations here
Knowledge Translation:
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