OTTAWA — Environment and Climate Change Canada officials struggled Monday to explain how recent federal policy shifts have affected national emissions reduction targets, as federal ministers in recent weeks have refused to commit to Canada's 2030 goals.

The federal government has recently rolled back several climate initiatives, including delaying the implementation of the electric vehicle sales mandate by one year and ending a loan program to help Canadians pay for green retrofits to their homes.

Prime Minister Mark Carney also eliminated the consumer carbon price on his first day in office, leading to questions about his government's priorities when it comes to fighting climate change.

Canada has committed to reducing emissions to 40 to 45 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030, but a rece

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