Canadian vehicle manufacturers respond to government's Clean Air Act

**Tideland Prius** · 10-24-2006, 01:38 AM

Ottawa, Ontario - The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of the Environment, introduced Canada's Clean Air Act in Parliament on October 19.

Ambrose said short-term intensity-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets would be set in consultation with provinces and territories and all affected industry sectors. The government says it is committed to achieving an absolute reduction in GHG emissions between 45 and 65 per cent from 2003 levels by 2050.

Under the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda, over the next twelve months, the government will introduce new regulations pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act of 1999 to address air pollutants from certain consumer products and vehicles. Over the next three years, new regulations, targets and timelines will be discussed and set, which will lead to reductions in air pollution and GHG emissions from industry, transportation and consumer products, as well as new standards for energy efficiency in a range of products and appliances.

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hyo silver · 10-24-2006, 11:29 AM

uhhh...is the word 'Kyoto' no longer in the government lexicon?

tripp · 10-24-2006, 12:08 PM

Oil sand production increases will make it impossible for Canada to adhere to Kyoto and make huge amounts of money with tar sand production.

The Kyoto protocol is suffering from the "Prisoners Dilemma" of game theory fame. It's the same reason that Cartels don't really work. The payoff for cheating is too high.

10-24-2006, 01:38 AM	#1
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10-24-2006, 11:29 AM	#2
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 7,390 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 32	uhhh...is the word 'Kyoto' no longer in the government lexicon?

10-24-2006, 12:08 PM	#3
tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,772 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Oil sand production increases will make it impossible for Canada to adhere to Kyoto and make huge amounts of money with tar sand production. The Kyoto protocol is suffering from the "Prisoners Dilemma" of game theory fame. It's the same reason that Cartels don't really work. The payoff for cheating is too high.