| BC, Quebec Lead Manitoba on Climate Change | 24 July 08 |
 In 2007 Manitoba was second in the country on its plans to tackle climate change. This year, another province nudged Manitoba down the list; its plan is now rated as 'good', along with Ontario's plan, while Quebec's plan is rated as 'very good' and British Columbia tops the list with a rating of 'best'. Manitoba released its new climate change plan April 2008.The David Suzuki Foundation (DSF) report, Provincial Power Play: Breaking Away from Federal Inaction on Climate Change, was released July 16, 2008 at the Council of the Federation meeting in Quebec City. The report looks at provincial and territorial action on climate change, compares their greenhouse gas emissions, assesses their climate change plans and evaluates their records. Manitoba Wildlands contributed information and analysis for evaluation of Manitoba's climate change plan. The DSF evaluation also highlights the fact that Canada's federal climate change plan does not measure up. It argues most provinces have better climate change plans than our federal government, stronger GHG emissions reduction targets and stronger policies to achieve them. The David Suzuki Foundation is calling on the federal government to follow the lead of the provinces and set strong, national standards across Canada. View July 16, 2008 David Suzuki Foundation press releaseView July 2008 David Suzuki Foundation report, Provincial Power Play: Breaking Away From Federal Inaction on Climate Change (PDF) View Manitoba's 2008 climate change plan, Beyond Kyoto: Manitoba's Green Future View July 16, 2008 Globe and Mail article View July 16, 2008 Canwest News Service article Visit Manitoba Wildlands' Manitoba Climate Initiatives page for more information on David Suzuki Foundation report and evaluation Sources: David Suzuki Foundation, Globe and Mail, Canwest News Service |
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