Nearly half the emissions reduction are due to three Manitoba large emitters:

1. Hudson Bay smelter in Flin Flon, Manitoba was shut down, reducing emissions by 185,190 tonnes;
2. The Brandon, Manitoba Hydro Electrical Generating Station ceased using coal, reducing emissions by 299,742 tonnes;
3. TransCanada Pipeline near Rapid City, Manitoba reduced emissions by 159,162 tonnes.
4. Tembec mill, powered by coal and natural gas, also shut down in 2009.

In 2008, the Manitoba government legislated its Kyoto goal - a 6% reduction in emissions below 1990 levels must be met by December 31, 2012. Manitoba's 2009 emissions are still nearly 10% above 1990 levels.

Manitoba Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie admitted it will be a challenge for Manitoba to meet its Kyoto target, stating: "We won't get there incrementally. We're likely going to need to make some significant changes. We're going to need some big ideas."

GHG emissions data for Manitoba for other high emission sectors is still based on estimates and projections.