Canadas Transition To Net Zero Emissions

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ISBN 13 : 9780660396644
Total Pages : 8 pages
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Download or read book People-centred Just Transition written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change is the challenge of our generation. And the transition to a low-carbon economy is also one of our greatest opportunities. Bold and ambitious action is needed to address the scale of climate change. Countries around the world are making strong commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the coming decades, with many, including Canada, committing to net-zero emissions by 2050. Taking climate change action now will not only put us on a path to meeting the temperature goals of the Paris agreement by achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 but will also make our economy stronger andmore competitive. This is the chance to transform our economy to take advantage of new markets, new supply chains and new opportunities for economic growth and job creation. To seize these opportunities, we need to build on the agility and resilience of Canada's workforce so that it is equipped with the range of skills required to deliver on this ambition. Canadians want secure, well-paid jobs and careers that will carry them through from tomorrow to 2030, 2040 and beyond. The transition to a cleaner future will bring new, dynamic opportunities across our labour force but also some challenges for those that will need to pivot to new jobs. The Government of Canada also recognizes that the transition will have varying impacts across the country, between regions, sectors and demographics. Consequently, the government is taking action to consult early on, and often, with Canadians to ensure that workers and communities can succeed and thrive in the low-carbon economy. Canada can meet this challenge -- Canadian workers and businesses have the expertise, determination and ingenuity needed to be world leaders in the global clean economy. The Government of Canada will partner with workers, communities, provinces and territories, Indigenous Peoples, businesses and stakeholders to create conditions for success. Canadians expect the government to take steps to make the low-carbon transition just and equitable and to ensure that people are the focus of these efforts. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the future and livelihood of workers and their communities as the world moves toward a low-carbon future. This is why we are committed to developing legislation that could:  Include people-centred just transition principles that put workers and communities at thecentre of the government's policy and decision-making processes on climate change action. Establish an external Just Transition Advisory Body to provide the government with advice onregional and sectoral just transition strategies that support workers and communities. The purpose of this discussion paper is to seek feedback on the proposed just transition legislation.