By: Matthew Bramley, Clare Demerse

Climate change caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from human activities is among the world's most pressing global issues - and has been recognized as such by national science academies, numerous governments and prominent corporations. Ensuring that Canada takes sufficient action to cut GHG emissions is therefore one of the most important responsibilities of the Government of Canada. It is also a legal obligation, following the Kyoto Protocol's entry into force as international law in February 2005.

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Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: Climate Change: Federal Action