Bill Detail
An Act to prohibit the export of thermal coal from Canada
BillC-383
Session44-1
StageOutside Order of Precedence
Introduced2024-02-14
Proposed byLaurel Collins
This enactment prohibits the export of thermal coal from Canada except in accordance with a permit issued by the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Transport.
✦ AI Summary
Bill C-383 proposes to ban the export of thermal coal from Canada. Currently, millions of tonnes of thermal coal are exported annually, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The bill aims to align Canada with its climate commitments, such as the Paris Agreement and the Prime Minister's pledge to phase out thermal coal exports by 2030.
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Legislative Timeline
2024-02-14
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes to ban thermal coal exports, with limited permit exceptions.
Current
Outside Order of Precedence