Canada has never had a hard time setting targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Some argue that Canada should be shooting for an even steeper decrease in emissions. WATCH: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new emissions targetsTrudeau announces new emissions targets 1:18 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to the U.S. In 2015, when Justin Trudeau's government came to power, Canada's emissions were on track to increase by 12 per cent through 2030. Holding the feds' feet to the fireBut even hitting the Trudeau government's new target range will be difficult.

Source: CBC News April 23, 2021 07:52 UTC