Transportation GHG emissions have increased 19% from 2000 to 2017. Emissions from passenger light trucks and freight trucks have continued to rise due to an increased number of vehicles (especially light trucks and SUVs). Freight emissions have increased due to many factors including increasing trade and globalization, and online shopping.
Passenger transportation contributes 54% to total emissions, freight emissions are 41% of total and off-road is 5%.
Energy efficiency improvements in the transportation sector have saved Canadians 763 PJ of energy and almost $20.8 billion in energy costs in 2016.
Total transportation energy use increased 16% from 2000 to 2016.
Source: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions-ghgs/20063#L1
