The Carney government is making good on a promise to help tackle one of the most potent forms of climate pollution, as it announces new measures to address methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

CBC News obtained an early copy of the announcement that Environment, Climate Change and Nature Minister Julie Dabrusin is expected to deliver in Metro Vancouver Tuesday afternoon.

It contains significant emission reductions but offers more leeway to oil and gas producers to comply after many complained the original proposal was too strict. It also addresses methane released by landfills, which are responsible for a smaller portion of emissions.