Temperatures rise the most in the northernmost regions of Canada that fall within the Arctic Circle, followed by the northern coasts and inland areas. Read more about Temperatures rise the most in the northernmost regions of Canada that fall within the Arctic Circle, followed by the northern coasts and inland areas.
Under the RCP8.5 scenario (the concentration of carbon is at an average of 8.5 watts per square meter across the planet), the mean annual temperature in Canada is projected to increase by 1.8°C to 6.3°C compared to 1986-2005. During the same period, summer temperatures in Canada are projected to increase by 1.4°C to 5.4°C, and mean winter temperature is projected to increase by 2.4°C to 8.2°C. Read more about Under the RCP8.5 scenario (the concentration of carbon is at an average of 8.5 watts per square meter across the planet), the mean annual temperature in Canada is projected to increase by 1.8°C to 6.3°C compared to 1986-2005. During the same period, summer temperatures in Canada are projected to increase by 1.4°C to 5.4°C, and mean winter temperature is projected to increase by 2.4°C to 8.2°C.
The government retires its submarine fleet. Transitions to operating a modernized submarine fleet. Read more about The government retires its submarine fleet. Transitions to operating a modernized submarine fleet.
The new supply ship built in Vancouver for the Royal Canadian Navy is delivered and will start operations in 2025. Read more about The new supply ship built in Vancouver for the Royal Canadian Navy is delivered and will start operations in 2025.
Canada creates a digital consumer currency. Read more about Canada creates a digital consumer currency.
Canada phases out outdoor use of neonicotinoid pesticides (clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam) because of their impact on aquatic insects. Read more about Canada phases out outdoor use of neonicotinoid pesticides (clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam) because of their impact on aquatic insects.
Canada cuts its carbon emissions by 40 to 45%. Read more about Canada cuts its carbon emissions by 40 to 45%.
The carbon price has been steadily increasing from USD $40 per metric ton in 2022 to USD $134 per metric ton. Read more about The carbon price has been steadily increasing from USD $40 per metric ton in 2022 to USD $134 per metric ton.
The defense budget increases by over 17% to about 1.1 percentage points of gross domestic product. Read more about The defense budget increases by over 17% to about 1.1 percentage points of gross domestic product.
Chalk River Laboratories becomes Canada's first operating small modular reactor (nuclear), producing up to 300 megawatts of electricity that can power 300,000 homes for a year. Read more about Chalk River Laboratories becomes Canada's first operating small modular reactor (nuclear), producing up to 300 megawatts of electricity that can power 300,000 homes for a year.
