Weakening targets for Large Final Emitters would result in higher Canadian GHG emissions during the period when Canada must meet its Kyoto target (2008–12). In order to meet our international obligations, the federal government would therefore have to secure an additional amount of emission reductions equal to the emission increases caused by the weakenings.
The Cost to Taxpayers of Weakening Kyoto Targets for Industry
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