Canada's Environmental Progress and Challenges in 2024-2025: Key Developments

Environment Canada

This set of questions covers recent environmental news and policy shifts in Canada, focusing on emissions reduction targets, climate action plans, and regulatory changes from 2024 to 2025.

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15 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Jun 2, 2026

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1 What percentage reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 2005-2006 levels did Canada report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year?

A 30.5%
B 35.2%
C 42.0%
D 47.1%

2 Which act introduced a new fast-track framework for projects designated to be in the national interest in Canada's 2025 environmental regulatory landscape?

A The Environmental Protection Act
B The National Interest Projects Act
C The Building Canada Act
D The Infrastructure Acceleration Act

3 According to the 2025 National Inventory Report, Canada's greenhouse gas emissions have dropped to their lowest level in how many years (excluding pandemic years)?

A 15 years
B 27 years
C 35 years
D 40 years

4 In 2024, for the first time in Canadian history, insured damage caused by severe weather events surpassed what amount?

A $5 billion
B $6.5 billion
C $8 billion
D $10 billion

5 Canada's Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Sales Mandate requires all sales of new passenger cars and light trucks to be ZEVs by which year?

A 2030
B 2035
C 2040
D 2045

6 Which of the following sectors has seen a significant fall in emissions in Canada between 2005 and 2024?

A Oil and gas
B Transport
C Electricity
D Industry

7 What is Canada's legislated target for net-zero emissions by which year?

A 2035
B 2040
C 2050
D 2055

8 The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act requires Canada to establish national emissions reduction targets how many years in advance?

A 5 years
B 7 years
C 10 years
D 15 years

9 As of the end of 2024, what percentage of Canada's marine territory had been conserved?

A 10.5%
B 12.8%
C 15.5%
D 18.2%

10 Which of the following is a key area of action recommended by the Net-Zero Advisory Body to help Canada achieve its 2030 emissions target?

A Increasing fossil fuel subsidies
B Strengthening industrial carbon pricing
C Reducing investment in renewable energy
D Abandoning methane regulations

11 What percentage reduction below 2005 levels is Canada's updated target for greenhouse gas emissions by 2035?

A 40-45%
B 45-50%
C 50-55%
D 55-60%

12 In 2024-2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) will continue to lead the Government of Canada's agenda to achieve what goal related to plastics?

A Increase plastic production
B Ban all single-use plastics
C Achieve zero plastic waste
D Recycle only 50% of plastics

13 According to a February 2026 report, the federal government's operations have reduced carbon pollution by what percentage below 2005 levels?

A 35.5%
B 40.0%
C 42.5%
D 45.0%

14 In 2024, for the first time in Canadian history, insured damage caused by severe weather events surpassed which amount?

A $4 billion
B $6 billion
C $8 billion
D $10 billion

15 Which of the following substances has Canada formally designated as 'toxic' under CEPA, with phased-in use prohibitions?

A Asbestos
B Lead
C Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
D Mercury

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