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Canada’s Environment Minister, Peter Kent, has announced his country will adopt the United States Tier 3 emissions standards for passenger cars in order to reduce air pollution from new vehicles by around 80 percent.
"This new initiative is proof of our government's commitment to cleaner air, today and for generations to come," said Minister Kent. "Once fully phased-in, these standards are expected to reduce smog-forming air pollutants from new vehicles by approximately 80% compared to the current Tier 2 standards. It is especially fitting to announce this new clean air measure that will benefit all Canadians during Environment week.”
The more stringent US-proposed Tier 3 standards include stricter limits on air pollutant emissions from new cars and light trucks, and reductions to the amount of sulphur found in gasoline.
Peter Kent’s announcement has received full support from the Global Automakers of Canada, the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association and the Canadian Fuels Association alike. Also, Toyota was the first automaker to voice its support for the policy change.
The more stringent US-proposed Tier 3 standards include stricter limits on air pollutant emissions from new cars and light trucks, and reductions to the amount of sulphur found in gasoline.
Peter Kent’s announcement has received full support from the Global Automakers of Canada, the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association and the Canadian Fuels Association alike. Also, Toyota was the first automaker to voice its support for the policy change.
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