Response to 2012 Emissions Trend Report – Climate Action Network Canada

Climate Action Network Canada

August 8, 2012

The federal government released today its updated Canada’s Emissions Trends report. Executive Director of Climate Action Network Canada, Dr. Christian Holz, has responded as follows:

“Amidst what is set to be the hottest summer on record across our country, the need for ambitious action to address global warming has never been clearer.  Credit for the progress we have made since last year’s report goes to provinces who are stepping up their game in a vacuum of federal action on emissions reductions. When it comes to federal policies, little to no progress has been made towards their weak goals. It is important to recognize the effect of adjusted accounting rules this year, which make it appear that we are further along than we actually are (the “baseline” or goalpost has been changed giving the impression of better numbers without any actual meaningful policy improvements)[1]. Sadly, as the government faces the nearly insurmountable challenge of meeting their own goals, they are dismantling key institutions such as the National Roundtable on the Environment and Economy that could help them. This government has done little more over the last year than act as a lobby arm for the tar sands. Canadians need to demand a government that works towards a safe and renewable energy future, not a puppet for polluters.”

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For further media inquires:
Dr. Christian Holz
613. 618.4601
cholz@climateactionnetwork.ca

or

Hannah McKinnon
613.276.7791
hmckinnon@climateactionnetwork.ca