Trudeau Calls for Consultation on Climate Targets – The Energy Mix
“Business and environmental groups
alike have taken issue with the slow pace the Prime Minister has set for
overhauling his government’s climate change plans, but Mr. Trudeau’s
speech did not indicate a desire to move any faster,” the Globe says.
“During last year’s campaign, the Liberals acknowledged they didn’t have
the full plan for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, saying they
first needed to win the election. More than four months after their
re-election, they are just starting to decide on the consultation
framework that will lead to an updated climate plan.”
alike have taken issue with the slow pace the Prime Minister has set for
overhauling his government’s climate change plans, but Mr. Trudeau’s
speech did not indicate a desire to move any faster,” the Globe says.
“During last year’s campaign, the Liberals acknowledged they didn’t have
the full plan for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, saying they
first needed to win the election. More than four months after their
re-election, they are just starting to decide on the consultation
framework that will lead to an updated climate plan.”
More recently, Environment Minister
Jonathan Wilkinson “acknowledged the mounting pressure on his government
to provide more information on climate policy so businesses can
adequately plan. But he said the consultations for the new climate plan
will only start by the summer and likely continue into next year.”