Ottawa holds back climate rules pending global deal

Nov 18 2009 Karessa Weir No Comments

(ON) The Globe and Mail - Ottawa will delay the release of climate regulations until there is a firm agreement on a global approach and clarity on how the United States intends to regulate emissions – which could take until late 2010, Environment Minister Jim Prentice says.

In a conference call from Copenhagen, Mr. Prentice said it is important Canada harmonize its “continental” approach with whatever final agreement emerges from the global effort to reach a climate change treaty. More

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