Executive Council
February 1, 2016
Strengthening the Province’s Response to Climate Change
Ministers Work Toward National Climate Change Framework
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister Responsible for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, met with federal, provincial and territorial counterparts last week to begin work on a national framework to address climate change and encourage economic growth.
“This meeting presented an excellent opportunity to discuss with Minister McKenna and my provincial and territorial colleagues the concrete actions we must consider when tackling climate change. This was an opportunity to learn from other jurisdictions, and we can take these lessons into consideration as we look at options for our province.”
- The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister Responsible for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Chaired by the Honourable Catherine McKenna, the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of the Ministers of the Environment took place on January 28 and 29 in Ottawa. In preparation for the meeting of first ministers on March 3 in Vancouver, environment ministers discussed how tackling climate change can generate economic opportunities, the importance of public engagement and the need to adapt to the effects of climate change.
“It is clear from the experience elsewhere that taking action on greenhouse gas emissions can support economic growth. A variety of options can be implemented in such a way as to stimulate and diversify the economy. Moving collaboratively now as we are, gives Canadian jurisdictions the leadership to face the challenges and embrace the opportunities.
- Minister Trimper
As outlined in Minister Trimper’s mandate letter, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to developing greenhouse gas targets for large industry and implementing a new provincial climate change strategy.
QUICK FACTS
- The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister Responsible for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency met with federal, provincial and territorial counterparts last week.
- Chaired by the Honourable Catherine McKenna, the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of the Ministers of the Environment took place on January 28 and 29 in Ottawa.
- At the meeting, ministers began work on a national framework to address climate change and economic growth in advance of the first ministers’ meeting on March 3 in Vancouver.
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Media contact:
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Emily Timmins Director of Communications Department of Environment and Conservation Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency 709-729-2575, 693-1292 emilytimmins@gov.nl.ca |
2016 02 01 2:45 p.m.