Canada is moving forward with a framework for a carbon removal market aligned with the Paris Agreement. The plan is meant to create rules for certifying and trading carbon removal credits, which could give companies and project developers a clearer path to monetize negative emissions. This is a shift from purely cutting emissions to paying for actual removal from the atmosphere. The details still matter: who sets the standards, how additionality is measured, and whether credits are tied to durable storage or temporary offsets. If Canada gets the accounting right, it could set a template for other countries. If not, it risks creating a market with low-quality credits that don't represent real climate benefit.
