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Canada presenting itself as climate leader at COP31, despite policy rollbacks
Canada will lead a delegation to the COP31 climate conference in Turkey while presenting itself as an international climate leader.
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will attend the first week and co-chair a meeting on methane solutions.
The government has delayed stricter vehicle emissions rules, faced accusations of weakening industrial carbon pricing, and acknowledged that emissions may rise.
Officials described Canada as a “credible international actor on climate change,” despite figures showing it is far from its emissions-reduction target.