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Manitoba's transportation GHG emissions


In 2005, transportation accounted for the largest portion (about 37%) of Manitoba's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (1).*

The charts below show how Manitoba's GHG emissions from transportation have changed from 1990 to 2005.

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From 1990 to 2005 there was a 19% increase in overall GHG emissions from road transportation. (2)


Cars to SUVs


From 1990 to 2005 there was a shift from cars to SUVs:

  • 32% decrease in light gas vehicle use (i.e. cars)
  • 25% decrease in light diesel car use
  • 87% increase in light gas truck use (i.e. vans, SUVs, and half-tons)
  • 165% increase in light diesel truck use (i.e. diesel SUVs & half-tons)

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Railways to trucks


From 1990 to 2005 there was a shift from railways to trucks to move goods:

  • 61% increase in heavy-duty diesel trucks
  • 50% decrease in railways

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*NOTE: This includes the fuel used as we drive around and the fuel used to transport the things we buy, but it does not include air travel. Only air travel within the province is included in the inventory.