Advance shared action with the United States on environmental issues and climate change.

What success looks like

Canada-U.S. collaboration leads to a cleaner shared environment and clean energy innovation.

Government's narrative on progress

Canada and the United States issued a joint statement in February 2017 confirming both countries' commitment to collaborate closely in energy innovation, especially in the clean energy sphere; in environmental cooperation, particularly along our border and at the Great Lakes; and to enhance the quality of our air and water. The status of the North American Climate, Clean Energy and Environment Partnership signed in June 2016 with the previous U.S. Administration is uncertain; however, Canada remains committed to implementing its commitments. Currently, Canada's focus has shifted from federal to state level in the U.S. In November 2017, Canada, Mexico and the state-driven U.S. Climate Alliance (a bipartisan coalition of 17 U.S. Governors launched the North American Climate Leadership Dialogue to address clean technology, clean power and carbon pricing initiatives. Canada continues to advance these priorities, in the context of the Global Climate Action Summit hosted by California in September 2018. Progress continues on the implementation of the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.