Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (S.C. 2021, c. 22). Country/Territory Canada Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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