Closed consultations: changes to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

From:  Environment and Climate Change Canada

Consultations about proposed changes to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) to apply in 2022 and 2023. 

Current status: Closed

Opened on August 10, 2022 and closed on September 9, 2022.

The Government of Canada consulted with stakeholders regarding changes to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) intended to maximize the utility, consistency and transparency of facility greenhouse gas data being collected and published. The objective was to receive stakeholder feedback on proposed changes to reporting requirements for 2022 and 2023. 

We have published our response to the comments received. The response document summarizes key issues raised and adjustments to various requirements as well as the path forward for 2022 and 2023 reporting.

The Notice with respect to reporting of greenhouse gases (GHGs) for 2022 and 2023 was published in the Canada Gazette. The notice describes who must report and what information must be reported by June 3, 2023, and includes changes to reporting requirements pursued following consultations. Additionally, the Notice for the 2024 and 2025 reporting periods was published in the Canada Gazette on December 9th, 2023. This latest notice outlines the respective requirements and information necessary for GHG reporting in those years.

Who was the focus of this consultation

We invited all Canadians involved in estimating and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for facilities and groups who may be monitoring these emissions (e.g. other government jurisdictions) to take part in this consultation. 

For those interested in obtaining the consultation material, you may contact us at ges-ghg@ec.gc.ca.

Key considerations

The Government of Canada is pursuing changes to the GHGRP to maximize the utility, consistency and transparency of facility GHG data being collected and published. These changes will apply starting with the reporting of 2022 data.

The proposed changes include:

  • Publication and use of facility GHG emissions by source category
  • Removal of option for facilities to upload provincial reports
  • Update of global warming potential values used under the program
  • Specific changes to existing technical requirements

Related information

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 St. Joseph Blvd
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Email: ges-ghg@ec.gc.ca
Telephone:
Toll Free: 1-877-877-8375 / Local: 819-938-3258 

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