Canada carbon profile

Canada emits roughly 550 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 1.5% of global emissions, ranking #11 worldwide. At 14.2 tonnes per person (#9 per capita), its footprint is well above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have edged down over the past five years (-4%) and edged down over the decade (-2%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 68% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

Emissions are likely to stay near current levels through 2030 absent major policy change. Per-capita consumption — transport, buildings, industry — is the next frontier.