Canada's Climate Plan
Together, we’re building a sustainable, resilient Canada. In 2022, the Government of Canada launched its most comprehensive climate plan in the country’s history to help make the economy more efficient and greener.
We have cut millions of tonnes of pollution overall and invested billions of dollars into a cleaner economy, creating good jobs in communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Canada’s Climate Plan is a bold commitment to tackling climate change head-on, protecting our environment, and creating a strong economy for future generations. Canadians can have it both ways - progress towards cleaner air and a stronger economy.
Emissions Reduction Plan
Our plan puts Canada on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030 – allowing us to both address climate change and build a sustainable future.
The plan includes measures to promote renewable energy, improve energy efficiency, protect natural ecosystems, support clean technology innovations and more.
Building a Stronger Economy
We are paving the way for a cleaner, stronger economy by supporting the growth of good jobs and sustainable industries nationwide. Through Canada’s Climate Plan, we’re aiming to create an estimated 2.68 million clean energy jobs by 2050, spanning areas like clean transportation, renewable energy, and green building sectors. Carbon pricing is also a key part of this effort, encouraging businesses to innovate and adopt cleaner practices while making sustainable options more accessible for everyone.
With ambitious goals, Canada’s climate initiatives are designed to strengthen the economy, create good jobs, and build resilient communities across the country.
Here are a few ways the Government of Canada is working to safeguard the environment for generations to come.
What is climate change?
Video transcript
Everyone’s talking about climate change.
But what is our climate? And why is it changing?
Our climate is the earth’s normal weather, over a very long time.
It usually takes hundreds, or thousands of years for the climate to change.
But recently, our climate has been changing much faster.
All these changes make life harder for our plants, animals, and for people around the world.
And the biggest cause of climate change, is humans. Including you and me.
When we use fuel, like oil and gasoline, or remove forests to make room for cities or farms,
we release greenhouse gases into our atmosphere.
These greenhouse gasses cause our climate to get warmer.
Normally, when the heat from the sun warms our planet, some of the heat reflects back into space.
But greenhouse gases act like a big blanket, holding some of it in.
This extra heat can cause all sorts of problems for our planet; and the plants, animals and people who live here.
Our ice and snow is melting faster. Our oceans are getting warmer, and higher.
And our weather is becoming more extreme; with more heat waves, heavy rainfalls and powerful hurricanes.
Luckily, many countries around the world are working together to fight climate change.
And there are lots easy ways you and I can help too.
Like reusing things, instead of throwing them out; instead of driving, ride your bike or take the bus; use less electricity; and eat food grown closer to home.
You and I - we can make a difference. We can fight climate change.
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