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The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act S.C. 2021, c. 22 was enacted to establish Canada's goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change introduced the Act in the Canadian House of Commons on November 19, 2020. It was assented to 29 June 2021.

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Background
Canada has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, and the government has introduced various measures and policies to help achieve this goal, such as the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. In xxxx Canada ratified the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to well below 2 C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5 C.

Targets and timeline
It was assented to 29 June 2021.

The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act was introduced in parliament on November 19, 2020. The act was passed and became law in XXXX

2024: The government begins to establish the framework for measuring and reporting on greenhouse gas emissions.

2025: The first set of national emissions targets were set in c. 2025 XXX and announced to the public.

2026-2030: The government works with industries and sectors to implement strategies and policies to reduce emissions and achieve the national targets.

2031: The first national emissions report is released, providing an update on progress towards achieving the national targets.

2035: The government reassesses and adjusts national emissions targets as needed.

2040: The government releases a progress report outlining the success of the act and outlining any necessary adjustments for the remaining years towards achieving net-zero emissions.

2050: The government announces that Canada has achieved net-zero emissions.

Consultation
In July 2021 the "People-Centred Just Transition: Discussion Paper" was published requesting input in the development of the just transition.