Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on a national level have increased, despite the federal government’s carbon tax, according to government data.
Environment Canada, in a National Inventory Report statement, said “emissions increased by 12 million tonnes,” which, according to Blacklock’s Reporter, contradicts Environment Minister Steven Guilbealt’s claim that “our plan is working.”
Emissions across Canada have only lowered in one province—Newfoundland and Labrador—and remain the same in British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Québec, and New Brunswick have recorded an increase in emissions. Guilbealt said, “Our progress on climate change and lowering emissions is still ramping up.”…