Canada ‘Sacrificed on Altar of Anti-Development’ With Only 1.5 Percent of Global Emissions: Alberta Energy Minister

The comments are in response to federal regulations that would see Canada achieve a net-zero electricity grid by 2035.
Canada ‘Sacrificed on Altar of Anti-Development’ With Only 1.5 Percent of Global Emissions: Alberta Energy Minister
Alberta MLA Brian Jean arrives at the United Conservative Party caucus in Calgary, Alta., on May 19, 2022. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
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Alberta’s energy minister says Canada is being “sacrificed on the altar of anti-development” as the federal government pushes clean energy regulations despite the country’s carbon emissions only representing 1.5 percent of total global emissions.

The comments were in response to federal regulations that would see Canada achieve a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. The plan is to focus on investing in energy sources like wind and solar, smart grid, and energy storage systems.