On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement reaffirming Canada’s dedication to protecting the environment for current and future generations. The statement emphasizes the urgent need to address the alarming impacts of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
“It is our collective responsibility to protect, restore, and preserve the environment for our children and grandchildren,”
“From combatting unprecedented wildfires to ensuring clean air and fresh water, we remain steadfast in doing whatever it takes to protect our planet.”
Trudeau stated.
The Prime Minister highlighted several of Canada’s key environmental goals and initiatives:
- Conserving 30% of lands and oceans by 2030
- Implementing carbon pricing, including on the biggest polluters, and returning money to Canadians through the Canada Carbon Rebate
- Investing in clean energy industries through measures like the new Electric Vehicle Supply Chain investment tax credit announced in Budget 2024
- Partnering with Indigenous Peoples, including $800 million in investments for Indigenous-led conservation initiatives
“Protecting the planet isn’t just about having clean air and fresh water today. It’s also about fairness – about making sure we can pass on the Canada we know and love to future generations,”
Trudeau emphasized.
He invited all Canadians to reflect on how even small actions like reducing, reusing, recycling and taking public transit can help safeguard the environment.
Canada’s ambitious climate plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030. Key measures span all sectors of the economy:
- Increasing the federal carbon price to $170/tonne by 2030
- Mandating 20% of new vehicle sales be zero-emission by 2026, rising to 100% by 2035
- Launching a $150 million Green Buildings Strategy to drive energy efficiency retrofits
- Implementing an emissions cap on the oil and gas sector
- Investing $780 million in nature-based climate solutions like afforestation and improved land management
On World Environment Day, the Prime Minister’s statement serves as a call to action, highlighting the responsibility we all share in preserving our environment and building a sustainable future for generations to come.
Sources: THX News & The Canadian Government.
