Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

42.0%

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

The Building Canada Act

Question 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)?

Accepted Answer

27 years

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

$8 billion

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

2035

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Electricity

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

2050

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

10 years

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

15.5%

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Strengthening industrial carbon pricing

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

45-50%

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Achieve zero plastic waste

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

42.5%

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

$8 billion

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

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