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Carney awarded satirical ‘fossil of the day’ title by activists over absence at UN Climate Conference

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Morrison, C. (2026, November 10). Carney awarded satirical ‘fossil of the day’ title by activists over absence at UN Climate Conference. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-carney-awarded-satirical-fossil-of-the-day-title-by-activists-over/

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Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister, was given the satirical "fossil of the day" award by Climate Action Network International for not attending the UN Climate Conference in Turkey. This comes alongside other world leaders such as those from Germany, France, Japan, and Denmark who also received the same award for their absence. The article highlights that since Carney took office, he has rolled back or canceled several climate policies implemented under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, including a consumer carbon tax, an electric vehicle sales mandate, and emissions caps on oil and gas production.

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Climate Action Network International awarded Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, along with leaders from Germany, France, Japan, and Denmark, the satirical "fossil of the day" title for their absence at the UN Climate Conference in Turkey on November 10, 2026. This marks a significant blow to Canada's reputation as a global climate leader since Carney took office last year and began rolling back several climate policies initiated by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, such as the consumer carbon tax, electric vehicle sales mandate, and emissions cap on oil and gas production. Climate Action Network International, which has been presenting this award since 1999 to highlight inaction on climate change, also criticized New Zealand earlier for weakening its methane targets and legal protections against corporate climate litigation.

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Canada’s reputation as a global climate leader took a hit last year when it was awarded the “fossil of the day” award at the UN Climate Conference in Brazil.

left describes negative impact on Canada's reputation for not taking sufficient climate action
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin is attending the first week of the conference and some climate activists say Canada can expect some criticism there from other nations over its recent climate policy shifts.

left suggests Canada will face criticism for not taking sufficient action
Since taking office, Carney has rolled back or cancelled a number of climate policies enacted by former prime minister Justin Trudeau, including the consumer carbon tax, an electric vehicle sales mandate and an emissions cap on oil and gas production.

left criticizes Carney for reversing previous climate policies

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and several other world leaders who failed to attend the UN Climate Conference in Turkey have been awarded the “fossil of the day” title. asserted

who → fail → title

Climate Action Network International, which has handed out the satirical award since 1999, says the award went to the “absent leaders of wealthy countries,” including Canada, Germany, France, Japan and Denmark. asserted

award → hand → Canada

Canada’s reputation as a global climate leader took a hit last year when it was awarded the “fossil of the day” award at the UN Climate Conference in Brazil. asserted

it → take → Brazil

New Zealand received the award on Monday, as Climate Action Network International says its government has dismantled its climate commitments by gutting methane targets and changing the law to shield corporations from climate litigation. asserted

government → receive → litigation

Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin is attending the first week of the conference and some climate activists say Canada can expect some criticism there from other nations over its recent climate policy shifts. asserted

Canada → attend → shifts

Since taking office, Carney has rolled back or cancelled a number of climate policies enacted by former prime minister Justin Trudeau, including the consumer carbon tax, an electric vehicle sales mandate and an emissions cap on oil and gas production. -With files from Nick Murray asserted

Carney → take → Murray

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