Let us begin with Canada the great white north. Although Canadians only contribute two percent of annual global greenhouse gas emissions (a number that is expected to decline by the end of this decade) per capita we rank among the highest emitters in the world (Government of Canada, 2002). Emissions which if not reduced will lead to serious economic, environmental, and health impacts. Economically speaking Canada’s drastic climate determines much of our domestic product output and a change in climate will thus result in a change in economic growth, “Canada’s gross domestic product will grow by 17.5 percent as we take action on climate change over the next years. That’s about 0.4 percent less growth than we might expect otherwise” (Government of Canada, 2002). In addition to the loss of GDP about 60,000 fewer new jobs will be created as industries are forced to close or cut back in an effort to address climate change (Government of Canada, 2002). Environmentally speaking during the low water flow seasons; summer and autumn, water availability is likely to continue to decline which will affect hydroelectric production, waste assimilation, shipping, freshwater ecosystems and pollution concentrations in every body of water (Government of Canada, 2002). Although southern Ontarians are likely safe from rising sea levels for the time begin we will not so easily avoid the air pollution. As Southern Ontario is one of the most populated regions in all of Canada we will experience increased air pollution and worse smog episodes during heat waves creating serious health effects. Hotter and more humid summer temperatures will lead to morbidity and morality of vulnerable populations as well as the air pollution affects already mentioned. Water and food borne contaminations are likely to increase and death could result from extreme weather events or even drought.