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Ontario. BC. Canada Gazette – Part II: Official Regulations. Canada Gazette – Renewable Fuels Regulations. Vol. 144, No. 18 — September 1, 2010 Registration SOR/2010-189 August 23, 2010 P.C. 2010-1080 August 23, 2010 Whereas, pursuant to subsection 332(1) (see footnote a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (see footnote b), the Minister of the Environment published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on April 10, 2010, a copy of the proposed Renewable Fuels Regulations, substantially in the annexed form, and persons were given an opportunity to file comments with respect to the proposed Regulations or to file a notice of objection requesting that a board of review be established and stating the reasons for the objection; Whereas the Governor in Council is of the opinion that the proposed Regulations could make a significant contribution to the prevention of, or reduction in, air pollution resulting from, directly or indirectly, the presence of renewable fuel in gasoline, diesel fuel or heating distillate oil; Definitions 1. (1) The following definitions apply in these Regulations.

Canada's Action on Climate Change - Canada's Action on Climate Change. Canada's Action on Climate Change www.climatechange.gc.ca Home > Action on Climate Change The Government of Canada's approach to climate change is focused on delivering environmental and economic benefits for all Canadians through: Regulating Emissions The Government is implementing a sector-by-sector regulatory approach to reduce GHG emissions.The Government has already taken action on two of Canada's largest sources of GHG emissions-transportation and electricity-and is continuing to work on regulations for other major sources of GHG emissions, including the oil and gas sector.As a result of collective action by governments, consumers and industry, Canada's 2020 GHG emissions are projected to be 128 Mt lower relative to a scenario with no action since 2005.Since 2005, Canadian GHG emissions have decreased by 5.1 per cent while the economy has grown by 10.6 per cent.

Electricity Regulations Transportation Regulations Light-duty vehicles Heavy-duty vehicles Strategic Investments Renewable Energy. Canada's Action on Climate Change - Action on Climate Change - Your title. Canada recognizes that climate change is a global challenge requiring a global solution. Canada supports an approach to climate change that achieves real environmental and economic benefits for all Canadians. As a Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Canada views this process as the most effective and inclusive way to achieve measurable and verifiable progress on climate change. For example, through this process, Canada will continue to support the Durban Platform and the establishment of a fair and comprehensive global climate change regime by 2015 that will effectively address global climate change and serve Canadian interests. In addition, Canada is committed to working with developing countries to help them achieve their greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change.

Canada's implementation of the UNFCCC is also complemented by our participation in key international partnerships, such as: