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Emissions in Canada fell last year, though still far off Paris targets

Canada experienced a decline in greenhouse gas emissions for the first time since the pandemic, falling by six million tonnes in 2023 compared to 2022.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault stated that the report shows the government’s plan is working to cut pollution to the lowest level in over 27 years.
The report indicated a small increase in emissions from transportation, but decreases in the oil and gas sector, agriculture, and buildings offset this rise.
A previous report from Federal Environment Commissioner Jerry Demarco noted that Canada is not on track to meet its Paris Climate Agreement commitments.