Consultations in progress

Workshop - Off-Road CO2 Initiative - Exploring ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from off-road vehicles and equipment

When: December 13-14, 2004
Where: Toronto, Ontario

Delegates Report Available

Environment Canada is planning a workshop to examine the off-road sector with the goal to determine how emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHG) can be reduced. The GHG emissions from the off-road sector account for about 13% of the overall emissions from transportation sources.

Transportation sources account for about 25% of the total GHG emissions in Canada. Within the transportation category, off-road vehicles and equipment is the second largest source of GHG emissions, smaller than on-road vehicles but larger than air, rail and commercial marine. Agriculture, mining and construction machines contribute the most to GHG emissions from the off-road sector. The personal machines that emit the most are snowmobiles and lawn and garden tractors.

Environment Canada is seeking views on how GHG emissions should be reduced from off-road vehicles and equipment. A discussion paper has been prepared, and several background reports are available on Environment Canada’s website. The Discussion Paper examines the off-road sector’s contribution to GHG emissions in Canada, reviews international activities regarding this sector and discusses potential ways to reduce emissions.

Selected ENGO Representatives

Peter Ormond
Conserver Society of Hamilton and District

Eddie Oldfield
New Brunswick Lung Association

Dave Stevens
CHOKED

John Bennett
Climate Action Network - Canada

Michelle McLaren
Nature Canada

If you have any questions please contact Barbara Schaefer at (613) 728-9810 ext.30