Politics
Trudeau Hits Back Against Criticism of Canada as Climate Laggard
- PM says carbon tax has put nation on track to meet targets
- Also hails renewed U.S. environmental leadership under Biden
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Justin Trudeau defended Canada’s climate record against criticism its emissions targets aren’t ambitious enough, arguing his government’s carbon tax represents a more concrete plan.
In an interview with Bloomberg News, the prime minister vowed the country will be able to reach its new goal of reducing emissions by between 40% and 45% of 2005 levels by 2030 -- despite missing previous targets.