Carney government asks court to quash lawsuit over projected missed emission targets

The federal government of Canada is seeking a Federal Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the government of lacking intention to meet its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target. The lawsuit, filed by climate advocates including Environmental Defence and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, argues that recent policy changes have put Canada off track to meet its legislated emission reduction targets.

In their court filings, government lawyers contend that the Federal Court lacks the authority to compel the government to take action to meet its emissions targets, arguing that the matter is best addressed by Parliament rather than the court.

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