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Environment
Canadians want action on the environment; action that
reduces green house gases while preserving our standard
of living and way of life. Unfortunately, previous Liberal
governments failed to act while Canada’s air quality
got worse and greenhouse gas emissions skyrocketed. Conservatives
are turning the corner with a practical, achievable plan
to clean up Canada’s air, land and water and to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Conservatives are taking real action on the environment
to build a stronger, safer, better Canada.
The Conservative Record
Introduced a balanced, achievable plan to reduce Canada’s
greenhouse gas emissions 20% by 2020 and cut air pollution
in half by 2015. In this plan:
For the first time ever, industry will be forced by law
to meet tough emission reduction targets; and
National caps for industrial emissions of four air pollutants
commonly associated with smog and acid rain will be introduced.
Created $2 billion ecoENERGY Initiative to promote smarter
energy use, greater use of clean energy sources, and cleaner
use of traditional energy sources. This program includes
initiatives like:
Consumer oriented incentives like the ecoAUTO rebate for
fuel efficient vehicles; and
Grants to individuals and businesses to help them invest
in energy and pollution-saving upgrades.
Created $1.5 billion trust for clean air and climate change
in partnership with the provinces and territories. This
includes strategic investments like:
The development of an East-West electrical transmission
interconnect between Manitoba and Ontario;
Support for research and innovation for the reduction
and sequestration of greenhouse gases; and
Support for the development of a “hydrogen highway”,
a network of hydrogen fuelling stations for fuel celled
buses and vehicles, in British Columbia.
Created $300 million Chemicals Management Plan to regulate
chemicals harmful to human health and the environment
Dedicated $2 billion over seven years for the production
of renewable fuels
A $225 million investment to acquire and preserve ecologically
sensitive lands
