US EditionOttawa’s new climate strategy being developed ‘behind closed doors,’ AFN says
The strategy favors carbon capture and storage over emissions caps, aiming to spur clean tech investment and keep Canada competitive in a low-carbon economy, says Energy Minister.
- Wednesday, the government will release its climate competitiveness strategy alongside the federal budget, with Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson making no mention of the proposed industrial emissions cap.
- Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said the strategy leans on public funding and tax credits, with Comeau noting `I don't think it's a secret that the proposed oil and gas cap will not be put into regulation in favour of investment in carbon capture and storage.`
- Technologies such as artificial intelligence and small modular reactors are cited as part of the approach, with Ottawa highlighting nuclear plant life extensions and private deals like Arca's with Microsoft.
- The Assembly of First Nations warned the plan is being developed without their input as federal greenhouse gas projections and the Canadian Climate Institute show Canada will miss its 2030 emissions targets.
- Carbon capture's unproven scale raises questions about long-term emissions outcomes as Nov. 4 marks a year since Ottawa proposed an oil and gas sector emissions cap.
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AFN accuses Ottawa of developing new climate strategy 'behind closed doors'
Speaking at the House of Commons environment committee Prince Edward Island regional chief Wendell LaBobe said the government's renewed focus on economic security could see it backslide on its climate commitments and its commitment to reconciliation.
The Assembly of First Nations regrets the lack of consultation.
OTTAWA—The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) affirms that Ottawa's climate competitiveness strategy is developing "in camera", without First Nations consultation. Speaking to the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment on Thursday, Prince Edward Island Regional Chief Wendell LaBobe stated that the renewed priority given by the government [...]
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Ottawa's new climate strategy being developed 'behind closed doors,' AFN says
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Energy minister hints at support for carbon capture in climate strategy, no mention of emissions cap
Ahead of the release of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s climate competitiveness strategy, his energy minister offered some hints of what will be included when it's introduced in Tuesday’s budget.
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