Baird, Harper get failing grade on climate change

The Sierra Club of Canada has ranked the federal party platforms on climate change (no big surprises here):

Conservatives: F+

"Comments: Needs to acknowledge the climate crisis, and stop obstructing progress at international meetings. It is essential for Canada to commit to an absolute reduction target with a 1990 baseline. Should abandon the misleading approach of intensity targets."

Bloc Quebecois: B

"Comments: Develop a more detailed plan, and specify a price for carbon emissions."

Green Party: A-

"Comments: A significant part of the revenue raised should be directed to achieve further greenhouse gas reductions."

Liberals: B+

"Comments: Outline how the price on carbon will increase to a level to achieve a minimum 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Make a firm commitment to a target of a minimum 25% reduction in emissions by 2020."

NDP: B

"Comments: Either include a carbon tax to put a price on carbon sooner, or provide details for how the plan will reach its target."

Click here (PDF) for the full report.