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Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (S.C. 2021, c. 22).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada’s efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Climate change Emissions Institution Public participation Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Policy/planning Research Governance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to require the setting of national targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions based on the best scientific information available and to promote transparency, accountability and immediate and ambitious action in relation to achieving those targets, in support of achieving net-zero emissions in Canada by 2050 and Canada’s international commitments in respect of mitigating climate change.

Full text
English/French
Website
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca