This report reviews emissions from Canada’s export of fossil fuels, and finds finds that greenhouse gas emissions embodied in Canadian exports of fossil fuels in 2009 were greater than the emissions from all fossil fuel combustion within Canada — and were almost four times the emissions from extracting and processing fossil fuels in Canada. The study also argues that if Canada is serious about mitigating the effects of climate change, both domestically and internationally, it needs to not only reduce domestic consumption of fossil fuels, but also to stop peddling fossil fuels in export markets.
The CCPA is Canada’s leading organization for articulating progressive, positive social policy reform. Ever constructive and independent, the CCPA’s respected voice has helped produce substantial results in the movement for true democracy and equality of opportunity that all Canadians can support.
— David Eby, Executive Director
BC Civil Liberties Association