What is Canada Doing?

Climate change is a global challenge, and the Kyoto Protocol is the only global mechanism with targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Canada is a strong supporter of the Kyoto Protocol.

Canada's Kyoto target is challenging. However, Canada has many advantages that will help us rise to that challenge.

Our natural resource and other industrial sectors are world leading and technologically advanced. We have vast forests and agricultural lands that, properly managed, can be valuable in sequestering GHGs. All orders of government are engaged and demonstrating leadership. As well, Canadians are concerned and want to make a difference.

The Government of Canada is committed to the transformative, long-term change required to make reductions in GHG emissions while ensuring continued economic growth. In achieving that transformation, we believe we will meet our Kyoto target while maintaining a productive and growing economy.

On April 13, 2005 the Government of Canada announced the climate change plan: Moving Forward on Climate Change: A Plan for Honoring our Kyoto Commitment. This is the first phase of Project Green – a national project to create a healthier environment and a stronger economy by combining the efforts of governments, non-governmental organizations, businesses and all Canadians to build a more sustainable future.