Getting to net-zero carbon emissions would benefit the average person. But the cost would be many times greater. For now, it makes no sense

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In 2021, Canada committed itself legally to achieving “net-zero” carbon emissions by 2050. At various times, prime minister Justin Trudeau promised climate action would “create jobs and economic growth,” as well as a “strong economy.” The truth is that net-zero policies generate vast costs for very little benefit — and Canada would be better off changing direction.

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Achieving net-zero carbon emissions is far more daunting than politicians admit. Canada is nowhere near on track. Annual Canadian CO₂ emissions have increased 20 per cent since 1990. While Trudeau was prime minister, fossil fuel energy supply actually increased by more than 11 per cent. Similarly, the share of fossil fuels in Canada’s total energy supply (not just electricity) increased from 75 per cent in 2015 to 77 per cent in........

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