Canada's International Action

Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution. Canada is committed to tackling climate change through sustained action to build a low-carbon economy that includes reaching a global agreement, working with our North American partners and taking action domestically. We support the G8 goal of reducing global emissions by at least 50 percent by 2050.  We also recognize the broad scientific view that the increase in global temperature above pre-industrial levels ought not to exceed two degrees Celsius. 

Effective global action will be required, including all major economies. Copenhagen was an important conference in the fight against climate change, and Canada played an active and constructive role with a view to achieving an effective and fair agreement.

We will continue to work towards the development of a legally-binding international climate change agreement that:

• balances environmental protection and economic prosperity;
• has a long-term focus;
• supports the development and deployment of clean technologies;
• supports constructive and ambitious global action; and
• includes commitments from all major economies.

To achieve this, we will continue to consult with provincial and territorial governments, as well as national Aboriginal organizations on the international climate change negotiations.

Canada is also actively involved in the Major Economies Forum (MEF), which provides an excellent opportunity for countries to come together as we continue to work constructively in 2010 to implement the Copenhagen Accord and to complete the negotiations under the UNFCCC for a comprehensive, legally binding post-2012 agreement.