Climate Accountability
As sponsor in the Senate of Bill C-12, An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada’s efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050, Senator Galvez shares the following research resources to provide context for the public and parliamentarians and better inform its legislative process.
The documents offer important comparisons with other accountability laws adopted internationally as well as information on the implications of climate science and international commitments for Canada.
Briefings
International Climate Accountability Legislation Comparison Table (PDF)
List of Countries with Net-Zero Commitments and Climate Accountability Legislation (PDF)
Provincial Net-Zero Legislation Comparison Table (PDF)
Canada’s Fair Share of Emissions Reductions under the Paris Agreement (PDF)
International Advisory Body Comparison Table (PDF)
Presentations and Infographics
Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Timeline
ISG Commons Presentation (June 16, 2021)
ISG Commons Presentation (March 24, 2021)
External Links
Library of Parliament Legislative Summary
The contents of these documents are for information purposes only. Nothing in these documents should be construed as legal or professional advice and you may not rely on the contents of these documents as such.