Carbon dioxide emissions in Canada 1960-2022

Canada’s carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes totaled 548 million metric tons (MtCO₂) in 2022. Although emissions in Canada have rebounded since the COVID-19-induced slump of 2020, they remained below pre-pandemic levels.

Energy-related emissions

In Canada, energy-related emissions account for a high share of total emissions due to extreme temperatures, large land area, and dispersed populations. The energy sector's greenhouse gas emissions in Canada amount to more than 500 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent each year. Oil and gas sector emissions in Canada were nearly 190 million metric tons in 2021.

Which Canadian province is the largest GHG emitter?

Alberta is the largest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. Oil production in Alberta contributes to the province’s high emission levels, especially under periods of increased oil sands production.