National climate emergency declared by House of Commons

The House of Commons passed a motion to declare a national climate emergency in Canada on Monday night.

Canada's Environment and Climate Change Minister, Catherine McKenna.

The motion was put forward by Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna, and it passed with 186 votes to 63.

It declares a national climate emergency, and supports the country’s commitment to meeting the emissions targets outlined in the Paris Agreement.

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