Canada's Net-Zero Future

The Canadian Climate Institute argues that reaching net zero by 2050 is possible if Canada implements a policy strategy that combines low-risk "safe bets" with high-risk "wild cards." The report recommends using climate accountability frameworks to manage uncertainty and implementing supportive policies to ensure the transition does not exacerbate existing inequalities.

• Canada can reach net zero by 2050 through a combination of "safe bets" (low-risk, proven technologies) and "wild cards" (high-risk, early-stage solutions). These two types of solutions are viewed as complementary rather than competing policy priorities.
• Climate accountability frameworks are recommended to break long-term targets into short-term segments, allowing for public accountability, course correction, and the management of risks associated with unpredictable "wild card" technologies.

APA

Canadian Climate Institute (2021). Canada's Net-Zero Future. https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/canadas-net-zero-future/recommendations/

Chicago

Canadian Climate Institute. Canada's Net-Zero Future. 2021. https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/canadas-net-zero-future/recommendations/.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=Canadian Climate Institute |title=Canada's Net-Zero Future |date=3 February 2021 |url=https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/canadas-net-zero-future/recommendations/ |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{canadianclimateinstitute2021canadas, author = {{Canadian Climate Institute}}, title = {{Canada's Net-Zero Future}}, institution = {Canadian Climate Institute}, year = {2021}, month = feb, url = {https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/canadas-net-zero-future/recommendations/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }