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Canada's Climate Goals Falter Amid Policy Rollbacks and Flooding

12/18/2025

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Environment and Climate Change Canada reports Canada's climate targets are increasingly unattainable, projecting a 21% drop in emissions below 2005 levels by 2030.
With additional policies, reductions could reach 28%.
The Canadian Climate Institute warns immediate policy action is necessary.
Prime Minister Mark Carney cut the carbon tax and paused the electric vehicle mandate, worsening the outlook.
The report follows flooding in Abbotsford, British Columbia linked to climate change.

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Environment and Climate Change Canada reports Canada's climate targets are increasingly unattainable, projecting a 21% drop in emissions below 2005 levels by 2030.
With additional policies, reductions could reach 28%.
The Canadian Climate Institute warns immediate policy action is necessary.
Prime Minister Mark Carney cut the carbon tax and paused the electric vehicle mandate, worsening the outlook.
The report follows flooding in Abbotsford, British Columbia linked to climate change.