Canada & climate change

  • Photo: Canada and the Kyoto Protocol

    Canada and the Kyoto Protocol

    The Kyoto Protocol is a historic milestone. It is the first and only binding international agreement that sets targets to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. More »

  • Photo: Meeting climate targets and keeping the economy strong

    Meeting climate targets and keeping the economy strong

    Canada can succeed economically while meeting targets to reduce global warming pollution, according to an economic modelling study commissioned by the Pembina Institute and the David Suzuki Foundation. More »

  • Photo: Canada's emissions

    Canada's emissions

    Canadians have a huge appetite for energy. Ironically, citizens of developing countries — where climate change will take its greatest toll — produce only a fraction of the greenhouse gas of Canadians. More »

  • Photo: Canadians support action on climate change

    Canadians support action on climate change

    Thousands of Canadians including mayors, business and faith leaders, health professionals, athletes and youth are called on our elected leaders for an effective climate deal at the UN summit in Copenhagen. More »