CP: Ambrose promises to cut greenhouse emissions but sets no targets

[tuvor]

OTTAWA (CP) - Environment Minister Rona Ambrose has vowed to cut emissions that cause climate change and smog, but she's not saying when or by how much.

Appearing before the Commons environment committee Thursday, Ambrose focused on the government's promise to introduce a Clean Air Act, but wouldn't give details of what it will contain.

She said new emissions-cutting targets will be set to replace those in the Kyoto Protocol, which the government considers unachievable. The new targets will depend on a new round of discussions across the country.

"This government will not set arbitrary targets without consultations with industry, the provinces and territories," Ambrose said.

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(I intend to write the Great Canadian Novel, too, but I'm not telling you when it'll be out, or what it's about.)

[CHIMO]

1. A Tree Hugger

[daleo]

2. I suppose that if you don't set a target

Then it's an achievable target.

Press: "Did you meet your goals?"
Ambrose: "Pretty much".
Press: "Hurrah for Harper".