Canada’s 2035 emissions reduction target
Under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, the Government of Canada must establish five-year national emissions reduction targets, 10 years in advance, on the path to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Canada is committed to reducing its greenhouse emissions by 45–50% below 2005 levels by 2035. This milestone reinforces Canada’s commitment to tackling the global climate crisis and will shape our next decade of climate action, aligning environmental progress with economic growth.
The 2035 target builds on Canada’s existing 2030 target, which aims to reduce emissions by at least 40–45% below 2005 levels. In 2015, Canada was on pace to hit a new emissions peak in 2020 with emissions continuing to climb, hitting 9% by 2030. Now, we have successfully bent the emissions curve. Thanks to the efforts of all Canadians, our economy continues to grow, all while we’re cutting pollution.
Canada’s 2035 emissions reduction target is about more than a number—it’s about measurable change. Every step we take to cut emissions, both at home and abroad, protects Canadians from the escalating effects of climate change, such as extreme weather, wildfires, and flooding. It also positions Canada as a global leader in clean energy and green innovation, creating new opportunities for workers, industry, and communities. Tomorrow is ours to shape. Together, we can build a cleaner, greener, more resilient future.
Related links
- News release: Setting the next milestone to building a cleaner, stronger economy
- 2035 target explainer: Canada’s next net-zero milestone: the 2035 emissions reduction target
- Charting the course towards the 2035 emissions reduction target: Canada’s high level description
- Canada’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)