Mark Carney isn’t the climate hero Europeans think
Canada's prime minister used to be an eco-warrior. Now, not so much.
European leaders extol Mark Carney's climate credentials, viewing him as a climate champion akin to the EU itself. However, a closer look reveals a stark contrast. Canada, under Carney, remains a major producer of fossil fuels, with oil and gas as its biggest exports. While as a central banker, Carney was hailed for his climate advocacy, his tenure as prime minister has seen a rapid deterioration in Canada's climate policies.
In his previous role, he spearheaded a push among central bankers to acknowledge the economic risks of climate change, famously known as the 'Tragedy of the Horizon' speech. Post his appointment as Canadian Prime Minister, he has watered down climate laws, repealing a national carbon tax and an electric vehicle mandate, and opening new oil and gas projects.
Canada's climate policies now closely resemble those of the U.S. under the Trump administration, as noted by environmentalist Tim Gray. The EU, despite its commitment to combating climate change, may find it challenging to forge closer ties with a Canada that prioritizes fossil fuels over green initiatives.
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