1. 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Summary Jan to Mar Apr to Jun Jul to Sep
Oct to Dec
LAST UPDATED Mar 26, 2018
Carbon Pricing:
Federal Backstop
ECCC and FIN
Output-based Pricing System
ECCC
Clean Fuel
Standard
Methane
Regulations
HFCs
Coal-fired Electricity
Natural Gas Electricity
Stationary
Diesel Engines
Light Duty
Vehicles
Heavy Duty
Off Road Small Spark Ignition Engines
Off Road
Sector
Draft legislative proposal
(Jan 15)
PT Benchmarking
Interim review of Pan-Canadian approach
2022 Review
Explicit pricing system or cap-and-trade system required in all provinces and territories. Required price starts at $20/tonne in 2019 and will rise by $10/year to $50/tonne by 2022.
OBPS facilities will be subject to the carbon price on the portion of emissions that exceed a facility emissions limit (based on intensity). Facilities with emissions below the limit can earn surplus credits that they can bank or sell.
Promotes the use of clean tech and alternative fuels. Goal of achieving annual reductions of 30 MT of GHG emissions by 2030.
Upstream oil and gas facilities will be targeted for regulation. The CGI RIAS predicts a 40-45% reduction of methane emissions and expects 20.7 Mt of GHG emissions reduction by Predictions may be updated once final regulations are published in CGII.
Consumption of HFCs being phased down and the import and manufacturing of products containing or designed to contain HFCs prohibited. Expected cumulative reductions of 168 Mt of GHG emissions between 2018 and 2040.
Amendments will change the ‘end of life’ definition requiring all units to meet the performance standard by Dec 31, Coal and natural gas regulations expected to result in 16 Mt of GHG reductions in 2030.
Coal units converted to natural gas must meet performance standard between 0 to 10 years after their ‘end-of-life’ under the Coal Regulations. Coal and natural gas regulations expected to result in 16 Mt of GHG reductions in 2030.
Proposed regulations to reduce air pollutant emissions from stationary compression-ignition engines by establishing emissions standards and test procedures aligned with existing U.S. standards.
Progressively stringent GHG emissions standards over model years 2011 to 2025, aligning with those of the U.S. Energy Protection Agency.
More stringent GHG standards for vehicles and engines beginning with model year 2021, aligned with those of the U.S.; and new standards for trailers hauled on-road transport tractors manufactured on or after January 1st MT emissions reduction estimated in 2030.
Targets emissions of air pollutants from off-road engines using a sparking device and producing no more than 19 kW. Est fewer tonnes of NOx emissions and fewer tonnes of VOC emissions over 14 years.
Regulations to improve efficiency and support fuel switching in the off-road sector. Off-road sector ranges from lawn mowers to oil sands mining trucks.
Jan. 1, 2019 federal backstop applies in provinces and territories that request it or that do not meet federal benchmark
Draft legislation tabled in Parliament
Notices for registration
Regulatory
Framework
(Jan 15)
Consultations
OBPS Regulatory Proposal
Consultations
CG II
*Timelines are notional in nature based on best available information and are subject to adjustments as a result of consultation, legal drafting, and decision-making processes.
Regulatory Framework
(Dec 13)
CG I
75 day comment period following CGI
CG II
Consultations
CG I May 27
CG II
Entry into force Jan 1, 2020, with some requirements coming into force Jan 1, 2023.
Consultations
Comment period (May 27 – Jul 27)
CG II Oct 18
Entry into force April 16
Consulta-tions
CG I Feb 17
Comment period to Apr 18
CG II December
Entry into force on the day they are registered
Consultations to November 2017
CG I Feb 17
Comment period to Apr 18
CG II December
Entry into force
Consultations to November 2017
Consultations
CG I
75 day comment period following CGI
CG II
U.S. EPA currently reviewing standards. ECCC conducting Canada-specific mid-term evaluation and monitoring developments in the U.S.
CG I
Mar 4
Comment Period to May 18
CG II
Entry into force six months after registration
New trailer standards with 2020 model year for trailers manufactured on or after January 1st, 2020
More stringent GHG standards for vehicles and engines beginning with model year 2021, aligning with U.S.
CG II Oct 4
Amendments come into force March 22
Discussion papers on potential scope of proposed regulations to be published in 2018
CG I
CG II
LEGEND: Consultation, review, and notable dates: Past Upcoming/Ongoing CG, notices of intent, regulatory frameworks, entry into force, and code updates: Past Upcoming
All Sectors
Industry
Electricity
Transportation
Built Environment

2. 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Summary Jan to Mar Apr to Jun Jul to Sep
Oct to Dec
LAST UPDATED Mar 26, 2018
Aviation (CORSIA) TC
Fuel Efficient
Tire Standards
NRCan
Appliances and equipment standards
(Amendment 14)
(Amendment 15)
(Amendment 16)
(Amendment 17)
Energy codes for new buildings
Energy codes for existing buildings
Energy labelling and disclosure
CG I
Comment period
CG II Dec
Under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), operators will be required to acquire acceptable emission units to work toward ICAO’s aspirational goal of carbon neutral growth from 2020.
New standards will be based on rigorous scientific testing which is currently taking place, with the goal of decreasing vehicle emissions. The standards are being considered for inclusion in amendment 17 of the Appliance and Equipment Standards.
Regulations for buildings fall within provincial/territorial jurisdiction. New Net-Zero Energy Ready Code - established in collaboration with industry, provinces, and territories - to be adopted by PTs by 2030.
Regulations for buildings fall within provincial/territorial jurisdiction. New energy codes for existing buildings – established in collaboration with industry, provinces, and territories – to be published and ready for PT adoption by 2022.
Regulations for buildings fall within provincial/territorial jurisdiction. Develop framework for energy use labelling, and disclosure, with the goal of supporting provincial and territorial regulation, to be developed as early as 2019 through the EnerGuide and EnergyStar programs.
Notice of Intent
Consultations
CG I
75 day comment period following CGI
CG II
Entry into Force 14
CG I
75 day comment period following CGI
CG II
Entry into Force
New energy efficiency standards for equipment and appliances will contribute to significant emissions reductions.
On March 4, 2017 a notice of intent was published in the Canada Gazette, Part 1 initiating development of Amendment 15 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations. The products in the original proposal have now been divided up into two separate amendments – Amendment 15 which will focus on space and water heating products and Amendment 16 which will focus on products where standards will be aligned with the U.S . A notice will be sent to stakeholders when the Forward Regulatory Plan is posted and the NRCan website is updated to reflect this change‎. 15
Notice of Intent Mar 4
Consultations
CG I
75 day comment period following CGI
CG II
Entry into Force
*Timelines are notional in nature based on best available information and are subject to adjustments as a result of consultation, legal drafting, and decision-making processes. 16
Notice of Intent Mar 4
Consultations
CG I
75 day comment period following CGI
CG II
Entry into Force 17
Notice of Intent
Consultations
CG I
75 day comment period following CGI
CG II
Entry into Force
2015 energy code for commercial buildings updated in Dec
Free e-versions of energy code for commercial buildings in April
Net-Zero Energy Ready Code published
Recommissioning framework for PTs to optimize existing buildings to be launched
Energy codes for existing buildings published for adoption by PTs
PTs begin to roll out mandatory labelling and disclosure
LEGEND: Consultation, review, and notable dates: Past Upcoming/Ongoing CG, notices of intent, regulatory frameworks, entry into force, and code updates: Past Upcoming
All Sectors
Industry
Electricity
Transportation
Built Environment