Canadian prime minster Mark Carney is not the climate guy you thought | Seth Klein
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, once seen as a climate champion, is facing criticism for rolling back key climate policies. Many voters who supported him are experiencing regret as his government weakens environmental regulations and promotes fossil fuel infrastructure. The shift in Carney's approach has led to a significant decline in climate discourse and action in Canada.
- ▪Carney has dismantled major components of Canada's climate strategy since taking office.
- ▪He scrapped the consumer carbon price and delayed clean electricity regulations to 2050.
- ▪The government is fast-tracking new fossil fuel projects while refusing to implement a windfall profits tax on oil and gas companies.
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‘Shed a little tear for us. Then back to the fight.’ Photograph: Roger Lemoyne/ReutersView image in fullscreen‘Shed a little tear for us. Then back to the fight.’ Photograph: Roger Lemoyne/ReutersOpinionCanadaCanadian prime minster Mark Carney is not the climate guy you thought Seth KleinWhile Canada may be clinging to fossil fuels, much of the world is moving onThu 21 May 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 06.06 EDTShareCasual international observers would be forgiven for assuming Canada is in the comforting hands of a climate champ.
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