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Canada Makes Modest Emissions Cut in 2023, but Needs Faster Progress to Meet 2030 Targets

  • Canada reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by about 1% in 2023, but increased oil and gas production and air travel slowed overall progress.
  • The electricity sector made notable improvements with a 6.2% emissions reduction, but the transportation and oil and gas sectors saw increases.
  • Canada must accelerate its efforts to meet its 2030 climate targets of a 40-45% emissions reduction.