Natural resources shouldn’t be ignored in green energy transition, argue economic analyst, business sector advocates

Green energy transition won't happen overnight, and demand for oil and natural gas will persist, according to a former chief economic analyst at Statistics Canada.

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'Canada is positioning itself as a global leader in the supply of responsibly sourced critical minerals for the green and digital economy,' in a May 16 Natural Resources press release.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

June 5, 2024

Canada shouldn’t lose sight of the economic contributions of its natural resources sector during the green energy transition, especially if curtailing oil and natural gas exports too soon results in other countries getting these fuels from other places with less-stringent ...

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