EVOLUTION

New Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations—part of the Tier 3 regulatory
regime—build on this foundation. Starting in the 2017 model year,
the allowable sulphur content in gasoline will be cut by a further
70 percent. This new fuel formulation will enable advanced emissioncontrol
technologies to operate effectively—and will also lead to
air-pollutant reductions in vehicles from previous model years.
Cleaner air means better health
It is estimated that new fuel and vehicle standards will deliver
approximately $7.5 billion in cumulative health and environmental
benefits from 2015 to 2030.
On another front, Canada’s refining industry has made substantial
contributions beyond improving the properties and performance of
its fuels. Progressive environmental stewardship—including
investments of $10.4 billion since 2000—has led to significant
emission reductions at refineries. The sector’s carbon dioxide
emissions have been reduced by 12 percent since 1990.
Harmonization is key
Tier 3 fuel and vehicle standards are effective in large part for their
harmonization of U.S. and Canadian regulations. Harmonization
acknowledges the integrated nature of the North American
economy. It also supports the competitiveness of the Canadian
automotive and fuel refining sectors by providing long-term
regulatory certainty that minimizes the administrative and
compliance burden.
Most important, perhaps, our national governments continue to
pursue progressive actions to address fuel quality and vehicle and
engine emissions because they know that while we are separated
by a border, we breathe the same air.
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