The Canada Brief

Canada · 6 d ago

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Auditor general to release reports on emissions, coal exports and pesticides

Report cards track agencies' progress on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and on a ban on thermal coal exports. Another audit looks at efforts to reduce health and environmental risks from pesticides.

Also audited

  • Canadian Dental Care Plan management
  • National emergency stockpile oversight
  • Canada's anti-money laundering centre
  • Armed Forces ammunition management
  • Border agency duty and tax collection

The batch also audits several other federal programs and agencies.

Auditor General Karen Hogan plans a media conference after the reports are tabled in the House of Commons. Cabinet ministers and opposition MPs are also expected to comment.