Government of Canada
The Government of Canada is committed to the transformative, long-term change required to make deep reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while ensuring continued economic growth. This change is essential for the protection of our natural environment, in particular our Arctic region, a competitive and sustainable economy and the quality of life of Canadians.
The Government of Canada is very pleased to present to all Canadians Moving Forward on Climate Change: A Plan for Honouring our Kyoto Commitment. This is the first phase of Project Green: a national project to create a healthier environment and a stronger economy by combining the efforts of governments, non-governmental organizations, businesses and all Canadians to build a more sustainable future.
Moving Forward on Climate Change builds on the new measures set out in Budget 2005 – including the creation of the Climate Fund – that will help Canada continue its march towards an environmentally sustainable economy.
Moving Forward on Climate Change sets out the essential steps necessary to meet our objectives. Its mutually reinforcing policies and initiatives move us forward by harnessing the power of the market, enabling us to honour our Kyoto commitment and prepare us for the world's next steps on climate change beyond 2012.
The Government of Canada is committed to engaging provinces and territories, municipalities, Aboriginal peoples, industry, non-governmental organizations and all Canadians in the implementation of the Plan so as to maximize the conditions of success.
Our climate change Plan is a key component of the Government's broader environmental vision – Project Green. It will address the full spectrum of environmental issues, such as biodiversity, water, contaminated sites and clean air. It will create a set of policies and programs aimed at supporting a sustainable environment and a more competitive economy. The groundwork for Project Green was established by the October 2004 Speech from the Throne and Budget 2005.