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Canada’s Challenge and Opportunity: Transformations for Major Reductions in GHG Emissions

Published by: David Suzuki Foundation and partners
Partners: Canadian Academy of Engineering

Climate solutions policy and regulation, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonization, Trottier Energy Futures Project

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The Trottier Energy Futures Project presents an innovative and rigorous modelling analysis of the existing potential for Canada to meet the target of reducing GHG emissions by 80 per cent below 1990 levels by 2050. This project was undertaken in partnership with the Canadian Academy of Engineers and supported by the Trottier Family Foundation.

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