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Climate Change and Emissions Reductions Act (C.C.S.M. c. C135).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Manitoba
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Ozone layer Emissions Air quality/air pollution Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Environmental standards Climate change Basic legislation Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to address climate change, to encourage and assist Manitobans in reducing emissions, to set targets for reducing emissions and to promote sustainable economic development and energy security. Section 3 establishes that the initial emissions reduction target for Manitoba is to reduce Manitoba's emissions by 31 December 2012, to an amount that is at least 6% less than Manitoba's total 1990 emissions. The text – consisting of 27 sections – deals with the following matters: targets and programmes, reporting, government initiatives, initiatives related to Manitoba Hydro and advisory committee.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.mb.ca

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX