Statement by Aly Hyder Ali, Oil and Gas Program Manager, Environmental Defence

Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – New analysis confirms that a cap on emissions from the oil and gas industry is crucial to achieve Canada’s climate commitments.

Today’s report from the Canadian Climate Institute provides an early estimate of Canada’s national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023. While it is promising to see overall reductions in GHG emissions, the data exposes a clear issue: increasing oil and gas emissions are stalling Canada’s progress on climate action, once again erasing much of the progress made by other industries.

The delay in implementing an oil and gas emissions cap is holding Canada back. The report shows that climate policy works to reduce GHG emissions, but Canada will fall short of its 2030 climate goals without decisive action on oil and gas emissions. Canada needs an oil and gas emissions cap immediately – the future of our environment and economy depends on it.

For more information about what is needed for an effective oil and gas emissions cap, see this media backgrounder.

ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE (environmentaldefence.ca): Environmental Defence is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.

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For more information or to request an interview, please contact: Allen Braude, Environmental Defence, media@environmentaldefence.ca