What are the international implications of Canada giving up on its Kyoto targets?
From the Pembina Institute: “The first one is that Canada would be violating international law. Kyoto is a legally binding treaty, which Canada ratified after a majority vote in Parliament. The target is not optional. “Canada’s rejection of its Kyoto target also has an effect on the international negotiations for a second, deeper target for the period after 2012. Developing countries like China and India do not have Kyoto targets in the 2008-2012 period, but their emissions are growing rapidly.
