Protecting the environment

Canadians expect the environment and the economy to go hand in hand. The government is committed to meeting our emissions reduction targets, growing the economy and building resilience to a changing climate.

That is why every dollar the federal government earns from the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) project will be invested in Canada’s clean energy transition.

Complemented by generational investments in Canada’s oceans and clean technology, the TMX project is clear evidence that Canada can grow its economy and deliver its natural resources to international markets while safeguarding the environment and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

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Reducing emissions

Learn more about how the government is taking action to reduce carbon pollution from the project.

Canada Energy Regulator’s recommendations

Explore the 16 recommendations that will mitigate, avoid or lessen potential effects associated with the project and related marine shipping.

Taking action on pipeline and marine safety

Find out how we are making sure that all pipelines are assessed, regulated, operated and maintained in the right way and how we are making our marine safety system stronger.

It is estimated that incremental federal corporate income tax revenues from the project alone could be $500 million per year once the project is in service. This money, as well as any profit from the sale of the pipeline, will be invested in clean energy projects that will power our homes, businesses and communities for generations to come.

Canada’s approach on climate change

Our approach on climate change is ambitious, but sensible. We recognize that we must bring Canadians together across the country, ensuring people continue to have good jobs and communities thrive as we move toward a cleaner future.

• In 2018, we launched a Just Transition Task Force to provide advice on how to make the transition away from traditional coal-fired electricity fair for coal workers and communities.
• In response to the Task Force’s recommendations, Budget 2019 announced the creation of worker transition centres that will offer skills development initiatives and diversification activities in Western Canada.
• In addition, a $150-million infrastructure fund will be established to support priority projects and economic diversification in impacted communities. An economy-wide transition takes time, but we are well underway thanks to Canada’s climate plan, the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.

An economy-wide transition takes time, but we are well underway thanks to Canada’s climate plan, the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.

Read about Canada’s climate plan

Key areas of action