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- Canada
Reporting is mandatory for railway companies that meet defined operational thresholds.
Criteria:
Reports must be submitted annually and within specified timelines.
Data must be prepared according to standardized reporting requirements.
Exceptions:
Smaller railway operators below reporting thresholds may be excluded.
The regulations focus on reporting only and do not impose emissions reduction targets or pricing obligations.
Emissions outside defined railway operations are excluded from scope.
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What’s Required
Railway companies operating in Canada must:
Quantify greenhouse gas emissions from railway operations using prescribed methodologies.
Submit annual emissions reports to the federal government.
Maintain supporting records and documentation for verification and enforcement.
Ensure data accuracy and internal controls over emissions calculations.
Important Deadlines
December 9, 2023: GHGRP Notice published in the Canada Gazette establishing federal reporting requirements for 2024, 2025, and 2026 emissions data.
June 1, 2026: Deadline for submission of 2025 GHG emissions reports under the 2023 Notice.
June 1, 2027: Deadline for submission of 2026 GHG emissions reports under the same Notice.
Ongoing: Future Canada Gazette Notices will set reporting requirements and deadlines for subsequent years (e.g., 2027+).
Current Status
The Regulations are in force and part of Canada’s transport emissions monitoring framework.
Data collected informs federal climate policy and sector-level emissions analysis.
The reporting regime complements, but does not replace, other transport climate measures.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Failure to report or submission of false or misleading information can trigger enforcement actions.
Penalties may include fines and compliance orders under applicable federal enforcement statutes.
Examples of Known Violence
A national freight railway must calculate diesel fuel emissions from its locomotive fleet and submit an annual report.
A passenger rail operator must retain fuel consumption records supporting its emissions calculations.
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