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Canada and climate change

Greenhouse gases have increased in Canada despite our commitment under Kyoto to reduce emissions.

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Kyoto

On 16 February 2005, after 10 years of sometimes exhausting and often frustrating negotiations, the Kyoto Protocol became law. Thirty-five industrialised countries along with Canada and the European Union are now legally bound to reduce or limit their greenhouse gas emissions.