As regulations for the federal government’s oil and gas emissions cap approach the finish line, Canada’s environment minister warns the NDP and the Bloc Québécois that triggering an early election could dash hopes of curbing emissions from Canada’s biggest polluters.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault is highlighting what’s at risk as the government announces draft regulations on Monday to implement its emissions cap, which has been rebranded as the “oil and gas pollution cap.”
The Liberal government is not expected to implement the final regulations until the late spring of 2025, and an election is not due until later next year. However, all three opposition parties have enough votes to send Canadians to the polls early.
The New Democrats have been less clear about when they would topple the government, but they’ve suggested it won’t be soon. The Bloc Québécois has said it is working to push for …