Influences of Market Forces and Government Policies on Climate Actions in Canada

This chapter explores how market forces and government policies impact climate actions in Canada, discussing the role of investment community preferences, accountability laws like the Net Zero Accountability Act and Sustainable Jobs Act, and the influence of Canadian voters on climate policies. It also highlights the importance of balancing scientific recommendations with political considerations when setting emission reduction targets and features insights from the Federal Minister of Energy on energy and climate planning timelines, scenarios, and addressing the complexity of the climate crisis while considering human enterprise and resource utilization.