Each day, Canada grows more and more isolated at the UN climate conference in Bali.

There is a clear divide and it's deepening.

Canada is trying to prevent industrialized countries from agreeing on a plan that would set an emission reduction range of 25 to 40 per cent.

Canada continues to demand that "binding targets" be imposed on all countries or none.

And Canada was part of a group of countries blocking progress on the transfer of clean technology to developing countries.

Canada's position in Bali is drawing sharp criticism:

Canadian Press: Chorus of condemnation hits Canada in Bali

National Post: Canada calls emissions targets unacceptable

Toronto Star: Hopes dim for Bali breakthrough

Canada's obstructionist position stands in stark contrast to the messages delivered at the opening ceremony of the high-level segment yesterday.

Heads of state and high-level UN officials stood up one after another and drove home the message that if we don't take strong action now, it will be too late.

The message was impossible to misinterpret. The science is clear and it is unequivocal -- climate change is happening and it is happening now. And the only way to avoid the worst impacts of global warming is to immediately cut our emissions.

It's time to get serious and agree to deeper, stronger targets, and back those targets up with action. We must make that leap forward here in Bali or we’ll be condemned to irreversible consequences. It's just a matter of political will.

Yesterday's opening ceremony was an urgent call to action. And yet, Canada still doesn't seem to get it.

This morning, Environment Minister John Baird addressed the conference. He kept his comments vague enough that it wasn't clear if Canada would continue to be obstructionist or change tracks and follow the leaders.

Let's hope Canada make the right decision when the conference wraps up tomorrow.