Oil and gas is Canada's highest-polluting industry and its emissions continue to rise, undercutting progress in many other parts of the economy. Ottawa will likely fall short of its commitment to reduce emissions by 40-45% from 2005 levels by 2030 unless ...

Canada will on Monday unveil the details of its plan to cap emissions from the oil and gas sector, according to an official government announcement released on Sunday.

The Trudeau government has focused on the oil and gas production industries because the large amounts of energy they use make them the country’s largest source of greenhouse gases.

The cap on energy-sector emissions is a longstanding promise from Canada’s Liberal government. The Business Council of Canada said the cap would pose a headwind for an economy struggling to record growth.

The Government of Canada has announced draft regulations to cap greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas sector, aiming for a 35% reduction from 2019 levels by 2030. This move is part of Canada's broader strategy to combat climate change while ensuring the continued growth of the oil and gas industry.