US EditionB.C. launches review of CleanBC as programs not on track for 2025, 2030 goals
- On May 7, 2025, British Columbia announced it would conduct a separate evaluation of the CleanBC initiatives in response to the province falling behind on its emission reduction goals.
- This review follows concerns that CleanBC is not on track to meet its 2025 and 2030 goals amid rapid population and economic growth.
- Independent climate policy specialists Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowicz have been appointed to lead a review of current measures, aiming to ensure the plan aligns with present conditions and effectively lowers emissions.
- Energy Minister Adrian Dix emphasized that the review aims to sharpen and enhance the plan to ensure it achieves the desired results, noting that while emissions per capita have decreased, overall emissions have remained unchanged.
- The upcoming review, mandated as part of the 2024 agreement between the B.C. Government and opposition parties, aims to support the province in meeting its goals of cutting climate emissions by 40% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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KLEIN: Major corporations walk away from net-zero, so should government
Let’s get something straight off the top: I’m not suggesting we abandon our climate goals — we need to adjust them. Adjust. That’s the key word, because right now, across all levels of government in Canada, we are charging ahead with unrealistic climate policies that don’t line up with economic reality or practical science. And if we don’t course-correct soon, we’ll keep driving investment and opportunity out of this country.
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