Highlights

For the first time, provinces, territories and the federal government have agreed to take collective action to address climate change. Together, we have developed the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.

It has four pillars: pricing carbon pollution, taking action in each sector of the economy, adapting to climate change, and supporting clean technologies, innovation and job creation.

Foundational to these pillars is the commitment of our governments to continue to recognize, respect and safeguard the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The Pan-Canadian Framework also commits to report regularly and transparently to Canadians on progress.

The Government of Canada is making investments and taking action across all four of these pillars.

Pricing carbon pollution

Pricing carbon pollution is a cornerstone of Canada’s climate change plan. It will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, drive innovation, and encourage Canadians and businesses to pollute less. It will also send a clear signal to industry and investors that we are moving to a low-carbon future.

The Government of Canada will work with provinces and territories to:

Homes and buildings

We spend the majority of our lives in buildings. We can improve them and reduce emissions by making our buildings more efficient. This will also make them more comfortable and healthy, and save Canadians money on energy bills. We can design our buildings to use and even generate clean electricity. Improving our homes and buildings will also create new construction jobs and will encourage Canadian businesses to innovate.

The Government of Canada will work with provinces and territories to:

Transportation

Nearly a quarter of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation. We can cut these emissions, while also making our cities healthier and giving Canadians more convenient transportation options. We can do this by using cleaner fuels, putting more zero-emission vehicles on the road, improving public transit, and making our transportation system run more efficiently.

The Government of Canada will work with provinces and territories to:

Electricity

Canada already has one of the cleanest electricity systems in the world, and has set a goal of increasing the share of clean electricity we produce from 80% to 90% by 2030. This clean electricity will power more of our homes, businesses, cars and industry.

The Government of Canada will work with provinces and territories to:

Industry

Canada’s industries are the backbone of our economy. From oil and gas production to pulp mills to steel and aluminum manufacturing, our industries produce quality products for use at home and abroad. Industry is also the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. We can help our industries cut their emissions by switching to cleaner fuels, using energy more efficiently and installing cutting-edge technologies.

The Government of Canada will work with provinces and territories to:

Forestry, agriculture and waste

Canada’s forests, wetlands and agricultural soils absorb and store carbon. Enhancing these “carbon sinks” is essential for helping us reach our climate goals, in particular over the longer term. The forestry and agriculture industries also produce emissions, and so does municipal waste.

The Government of Canada will work with provinces and territories to:

Adaptation and climate resilience

Canadians are already feeling the impacts of climate change. Permafrost is thawing, coastlines are eroding, invasive species are increasing, and we’re seeing more frequent and severe wildfires, droughts, and floods. Reducing emissions and building a cleaner economy is one part of the solution. But we must also prepare and adapt.

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Clean technology, innovation and jobs

Canada has an opportunity to be a leader in developing clean technologies. New technologies can help us reduce emissions while also creating jobs and growing our economy for future generations.

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Parks and protected areas

Canada has 46 national parks and one national urban park that span diverse ecosystems across the country. The Government of Canada is taking action to strengthen our marine and terrestrial areas and the biodiversity within them. Healthy, biologically diverse ecosystems are more resilient to climate change and can also help protect against climate change impacts, such as flooding and drought. Parks and protected areas also act as carbon sinks. Preserving and enhancing these areas can help them absorb and store more carbon.

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International

Climate change is a global challenge and cannot be solved without international collaboration. Canada is working with countries around the world to demonstrate leadership and take global action on climate change.

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