Published: December 9th, 2023,
Last updated: May 30th, 2025

Canada aims to reduce emissions from the oil and gas sector by 35 to 38 percent by 2030 compared to the 2019 reference level through a cap-and-trade system. The draft plan, presented at COP, outlines that companies exceeding emission limits can purchase offset certificates in the future. The emissions trading is expected to commence no earlier than 2026.