Green groups give climate-bill amendments the thumbs-up

It would require the government of the day to have a reduction plan, informed by an expert advisory body, to meet those targets.

The committee did adopt some of their recommendations, earning lawmakers some praise, but the groups say some key measures have been left out, rendering the bill weaker than similar laws in the U.K.

The plans to meet those targets must now be fleshed out.

On Monday, the Liberals put forward a motion on the notice paper to fast-track the bill’s passage.

There are just five sitting days, not including Monday and two opposition days, left on the House calendar before it rises.

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