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Canada emissions by province


Here we look at the way emissions have changed across the country from 1990 to 2008.

Different regions of the country contribute different amounts to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions "pie".

During this period, the pie got bigger. Canada's absolute GHG emissions increased by 24%.


Proportionate contribution


The chart below shows the proportionate contribution from different regions to Canada's GHG emissions "pie". (1)

  • Alberta's contribution became a 4% larger slice of Canada's GHG emissions "pie"
  • Saskatchewan's slice got 3% larger
  • Ontario's slice got 4% smaller
  • Quebec's slice got 3% smaller


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NOTE: Maritimes is the combined total emissions from the provinces of Newfloundland/Labrador, Nova Scotia, PEI, and New Brunswick.


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Per capita emissions


The chart below shows the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) produced per person for each province from 2005 to 2008. (1)


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