Carney Pitches New Energy Plan, Says Previous Trudeau Emissions Reduction Goals Won’t Be Met
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Trudeau government’s climate plan is no longer feasible as Canada works to grow conventional and clean energy amid instability. Carney said the previous plan no longer works in a period marked by global conflict, energy insecurity, affordability pressures, and trade tensions with the United States. He said that in […]
TL;DR
- Canada's previous climate plan is no longer feasible.
- Global conflict, energy insecurity, affordability pressures, and US trade tensions necessitate a revised approach.
- Canada must increase oil and gas production alongside clean energy expansion.
- Low-emissions electricity and nuclear power are key components of the new strategy.
- Emissions are projected to be higher in the short term than under the previous plan.