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Climate activists award Canada satirical ‘fossil of the day’ title at COP30
Canada's government faces criticism for weakening emissions targets and delaying clear 2030 climate commitments, receiving the first Fossil of the Day Award in over a decade from CAN International.
- On Tuesday, Canada was awarded the 'fossil of the day' at the UN Climate Conference in Brazil, The Canadian Press reported Nov. 19, 2025.
- Vague commitments on the 2030 target prompted criticism from activists as Carney and ministers refused to commit, while the federal budget reinforced carbon pricing and methane rules, gaining Green Party Leader Elizabeth May's support.
- Caroline Brouillette warned the world is noticing Canada's backtracking on climate while Federal Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault did not answer questions about the award.
- The satirical award underscores an international reputational cost for Canada, which is legally bound to net-zero by 2050 under the net-zero by 2050 law enshrined in 2021, while Climate Action Network International said Canada was singled out for 'flushing years of climate action down the drain.
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