Economics Core Principles

Abundant, inexpensive energy has been a driver of Canadian prosperity for the past century, providing us the wealth to fund social programs and the other activities needed to provide a prosperous, stable society.

As governments consider the range of options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they should employ best practices with respect to cost-benefit analysis. Further, they should take advantage of the lowest cost and most cost-effective options in preference to the more expensive and less cost-effective ones.