Explore Canadian federal strategies, plans, reports, climate targets and international commitments in one collection.
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Funding proposalSpring Economic Update 2026
International Climate Finance: 2026 Update
The Spring Economic Update 2026 proposes funding over five years, starting in 2026–27, to continue climate-related support for vulnerable countries:
$3 billion for Global Affairs Canada.
$167.9 million for Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Combined with other financing sources—including multilateral development banks, Export Development Canada and private capital—the government aims for Canada to deliver over $13 billion in climate-related support to developing countries over five years.
The $13 billion figure is an overall financing goal, rather than a single federal funding allocation.
The 2026 edition updates the national assessment of observed and projected changes in Canada’s climate, providing evidence for adaptation planning and climate resilience.
The first progress report assesses climate resilience and implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, highlighting advances and areas requiring further action.
A plan to deliver Canada’s 2030 Nature Strategy, focused on protecting nature, building infrastructure responsibly, and mobilizing conservation finance. Indigenous leadership and partnerships are central to its approach.
Canada’s national strategy for an electrified economy, addressing electricity infrastructure, growing demand and the workforce needed to support the energy transition.
Released in June 2026, this strategy sets out the federal approach to advancing nuclear energy, drawing on Canada’s capabilities in nuclear technology and uranium production.
Developed under the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, this plan brings together federal commitments to support workers and communities and create and protect high-quality jobs as Canada transitions to a net-zero economy.
Sets minimum national standards for industrial carbon pricing systems. The federal government announced an updated industrial carbon price trajectory in May 2026.
On May 21, 2025, Prime Minister Carney released a mandate letter for the 30th Ministry. In the letter Prime Minister Carney states that "In addressing the tasks before us, we must remain true to Canadian values. Canada is a dynamic country that celebrates our diversity, cares for the most vulnerable among us, and strives for a better future for all. The new federal Government will continue the vital work of advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. We will fight climate change. We will uphold the rule of law, protect our democratic institutions, and reinforce the unity of our country."
2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit — Johannesburg, South Africa
Canada announced initiatives supporting climate resilience and the energy transition, including:
$8 million for South African Resilient Municipalities, with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to strengthen municipal climate and disaster resilience and improve access to financing for adaptation and recovery.
$5 million over three years (2026–29) for skills development supporting South Africa’s just energy transition, with the National Business Initiative.
Introduced with Budget 2025, this strategy connects climate action with economic competitiveness through clean economy investment tax credits, stronger industrial carbon markets and clearer greenhouse gas regulations.
Canada secured participation as a key player in the Global Clean Power Alliance, and announced significant investments in global biodiversity.
The Global Clean Power Alliance is a United Kingdom-led initiative aiming to boost global investment in clean energy and help countries move away from fossil fuels.
Canada announced over $25 million to help restore global diversity, to help support malnutrition and work with farmers in climate stressed regions to support conservation efforts and enhance food security.
A strategy to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and strengthen resilience in Canada’s buildings through retrofits, efficient new construction and cleaner heating.
Legislation that creates a framework to support workers and communities through the transition to a net-zero economy, requiring the federal government to table Sustainable Jobs Action Plans every five years starting in 2025. It also establishes a Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council and Secretariat to guide implementation.
At the G20 Summit Canada stressed the urgent need for G20 partners to step up as the impacts of climate change worsen, pointing to countries who have experienced extreme climate events, including wildfires here in Canada. To address these concerns Canada announced the following investments at the summit:
Up to $63 million in funding for five new Partnering for Climate projects that will use nature-based solutions to support climate change adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa, help to build climate-resilient economies, protect and increase biodiversity, and empower women and girls;
$7.7 million to fund inclusive, sustainable development of agricultural value chains in Bolivia to help improve resilience for vulnerable Indigenous populations in the face of climate change and food insecurity;
$7 million to the Catalytic Climate Finance Facility to bolster climate finance projects in developing countries and support projects that address the impacts of climate change on economically vulnerable groups, particularly women and girls
A federal framework for preparing Canada for the impacts of climate change already underway, with goals and targets across disaster resilience, health, nature, infrastructure, and the economy.
Canada has committed to protecting 30% of its land and oceans by 2030, alongside the global conservation target in the Kunming–Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Achieving this commitment involves collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, provinces and territories, and other partners.
G20 Leaders resolved to limit global temperature increases to 1.5⁰C, and declared their support for funds to address losses and damages from climate change in developing countries.
Both of these declarations signaled the G20’s strong ambition to the concurrently held COP27 international climate conference in Egypt.
Canada urged ambition on halting biodiversity loss at the Montreal COP15 international biodiversity negotiations in December 2022
Canada re-allocated $550 million to support the G20’s $20 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership for Indonesia to phase-out coal and expand renewable energy generation.
The foundational 2022 strategy supports critical mineral supply chains for clean energy and advanced technologies. The official overview also explains the government’s evolving approach.
A sector-specific action plan setting out a net-zero aviation vision for 2050 and actions involving cleaner technologies, operational improvements and sustainable aviation fuel.
Canada's roadmap to cut greenhouse gas emissions 40–45% below 2005 levels by 2030, setting out sector-by-sector measures across electricity, transportation, industry, and buildings.
Legislation that legally commits the federal government to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with mandatory interim targets and progress reporting along the way.
Released in 2020, this federal climate plan combined carbon pollution pricing with investments in clean growth to strengthen Canada’s climate action and exceed its original 2030 emissions target.
A national scientific assessment led by Environment and Climate Change Canada documenting how Canada's climate has changed and what further changes are projected, covering temperature, precipitation, ice, permafrost, and ocean conditions.
