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Today the feds introduced legislation that would cement their net zero target in law and set legally binding five-year targets on the way to 2050. Importantly this is not just another target-setting exercise.
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The proposed law would establish a climate accountability framework for Canada. Yes, target setting is involved, but there’s more to it. It requires action plans to meet targets, it engages experts, and it creates mechanisms for transparent monitoring and reporting.
This framework could help governments ensure the policy they implement today is in line with their long-term targets. And, if they fall off course, it can also help the public keep them accountable for getting back on track.
This type of law is not a new concept. Governments around the world—starting with the UK and followed by New Zealand, Manitoba, BC and others—have legislated these frameworks. @climatechoices has examined these 4 in depth: https://climatechoices.ca/publication/
What these case studies have shown us is that while accountability frameworks can help, they are not silver bullets. Implementing climate policy is hard, and a new law won’t change that. But this legislation can set the foundation for strong policy.
In June, @climatechoices released a report examining what an effective climate accountability framework could look like in Canada. Glad to see a number of these ideas reflected in today’s draft legislation https://climatechoices.ca/reports/marking-the-way/
Read the proposed legislation here: https://parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/43-2/bill/C-12/first-reading
