The council said the government should shorten review times for federal approval of "net-zero" projects.
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In Canada from 2015 to 2023, the share of fossil fuels in total energy consumption increased from 64.6 per cent to 65.0 per cent.
Shifting to lower-emission energy generation has raised the cost of power in Canada.
According to the latest data, investment in “clean energy” by both governments and private industry reached more than US$1.7 trillion in 2023.
According to estimates, a $170-per tonne carbon tax will cause a permanent loss of nearly 185,000 jobs.
Proposed clean electricity regulations will especially hurt provinces that don't have abundant hydropower resources.
If these provinces do not comply, they may be hit with another carbon tax.
From 2015 to 2022, Canada’s population increased by 3.3 million compared to only 1.6 million housing completions.
Electricity satisfies only a modest slice—roughly one-fifth—of Canada’s total primary energy demand.
The government's vision vastly exaggerates the knowledge and foresight of elected officials and bureaucrats.