It is a matter of leadership.
It is very important for Canada to lead by example because all Canadians are part of the solution. If the federal government does not lead the way, then Canadians will question whether the government is doing its part to meet the target. It is therefore very important for the government to show leadership.
It is important not just to reduce emissions but also to show Canadians that the federal government is effectively reducing emissions in its own operations, including emissions from its vehicle fleet.