The Role of "Large Final Emitters" in Canada's Kyoto Plan

Presentation to House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

February 15, 2005
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Matthew Bramley
Former Director
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“Large final emitters” (LFEs) account for about 85% of total industry emissions. This letter outlines four weakenings of the targets-and-trading system for LFEs that have been proposed, and described why they are not justified economically.

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Matthew Bramley
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