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Freedom from fossil fuels? Canada's energy-security future hinges on continued growth of renewables

It's often stated that Canada's abundant oil and gas reserves provide energy security. Yet recent geopolitical turmoil–such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine–has tested this notion, causing oil and gas prices to surge, fuelling inflation and making Canadians' lives more costly. Increasingly, especially given climate change's existential threat, it's apparent Canada's energy-security future involves moving beyond oil and gas.

October 30, 2023

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Topic
Energy
Region
Canada
Focus area
Economies
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