The disappointment of a patchwork global warming agreement is being met with groans back home.
David Suzuki Foundation climate change specialist Ian Bruce says the talks in Copenhagen brought out the best of Canadians, and the worst of the Canadian government.
"It's a disappointing accord that's far from what was required to prevent climate change," Bruce told 24 hours. "A lot of Canadians are disappointed in the government and their lack of involvement."
But while the government may have dropped the ball, Bruce commended the thousands of people who would not remain silent.
"What's good and what offers hope is that we saw an unprecedented level of mobilization from Canadians," he said. "That's going to continue to June when Canada hosts the G8 and G20."
Bruce accused the feds of not showing leadership in Copenhagen, especially since Canada is one of the Top 10 polluters in the world on a per-capita basis.
The Copenhagen deal offers financial aid to less developed countries to invest in clean technologies, but fails to establish legally binding emission targets.
"It's a disappointing accord that's far from what was required to prevent climate change."
