Pathways Alliance – Federal Emissions Cap Statement

Press Release

Statement on Federal Government’s Oil and Gas Emissions Cap: Kendall Dilling, President, Pathways Alliance

“As Canadians we need to think about what our industries mean for us and our future. We need a strong economy with all sectors contributing.

“The emissions cap is a misguided proposal that will drive cuts in oil and gas production and have a significant, negative impact on Canada’s economy as shown by several independent analyses. A decrease in Canadian production has no impact on global demand – meaning another country’s oil will simply fill the void and the intended impact of the emissions cap is negated at a global level.

“An emissions cap gives industry less – not more – of the certainty needed to make long-term investments that create jobs, economic growth and tax revenues for all levels of government. It simply makes Canada less competitive.

“Rather than singling out oil and gas with an unworkable regulation, Pathways would invite Ottawa to continue to work with us on finding real solutions to the climate challenge without unnecessarily harming Canadians’ economic well-being.”

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