Carney dismisses environmental detractors, adamant his government’s climate plans will withstand test of time
Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his government's climate policies, asserting they will endure despite criticism. He has dismantled parts of the previous administration's climate plan, claiming they were ineffective. Concerns from the oil and gas sector about the new pipeline deal and carbon-pricing system have been dismissed by Carney.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected concerns about his government's environmental policies.
- ▪He has dismantled key elements of the Trudeau-era climate plan, arguing they were unworkable.
- ▪The Oil Sands Alliance has indicated that more policy changes are needed to support production growth.
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Open this photo in gallery:Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a statement in the shuttered Library of Parliament on Parliament Hill last week. Since winning government last year, Mr. Carney has dismantled key planks of the Trudeau-era climate plan.Justin Tang/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPrime Minister Mark Carney is dismissing increasing concern about his government’s environmental policies as he insists that the country’s new climate plan will withstand the test of time amid more demands for changes from the oil and gas sector. Since winning government last year, the Prime Minister has dismantled key planks of the Trudeau-era climate plan. Mr.
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