What is the Government of Canada doing to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions?
The Government of Canada remains committed to reducing Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020. On October 1, 2010, Environment Canada released the final Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations. These tough new regulations align with the mandatory national standards of the United States beginning with the 2011 model year. Environment Canada also released a Notice of Intent regarding the government’s commitment to continue working with the United States towards the development of tighter standards for light vehicles for the 2017 and later model years. Building on the successful collaboration between Canada and the United States in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from new passenger automobiles and light trucks, we will continue to work together to do the same for heavy-duty vehicles. On October 25, 2010, Environment Canada released a consultation document outlining the proposed elements of the future regulations to
