The surprising obstacle in Canada’s climate fight: land shortage

Our fragmented land-use approach hinders seizing a rare chance to fight climate change. Addressing this and better collaboration are vital for safeguarding the environment, achieving climate goals, and embracing the green economy.

The Chapel Creek wildfire north of Blue River, B.C. In an average year, wildfires burn about 2.5 million hectares in Canada—equivalent to four Prince Edward Islands. So far, Canada lost at least 11 million hectares to wildfires this year alone, writes Gary Zed.Photograph courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service

Opinion

BY GARY ZED

July 27, 2023

In the fight against climate change, Canadians may be surprised by the land shortage. When then-natural resources minister Seamus O'Regan announced the $3.2-billion, 10-year 2 Billion Trees project in 2020, he emphasized that "There is no path to net-zero carbon em...

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