EDMONTON — Some Liberal MPs are reluctant to see their government lower its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2035, as Prime Minister Mark Carney stays quiet on whether Canada is still committed to meeting its climate goals.

Carney and several of his ministers have created uncertainty in recent days by refusing to clearly reaffirm these early targets, which are intended to lead to carbon neutrality by 2050.

Canada's commitments under the Paris Agreement include reducing emissions by at least 40 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030.

"Personally, I'm not keen to see these targets reduced," said Montreal MP and former minister Marc Miller on Wednesday when asked about the targets, which were enshrined in 2021 legislation.

Miller, who was speaking ahead of a Liberal caucu

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