Subsidizing or expanding fossil fuel infrastructure in 2023 is a death wish. We’re already paying the price for these companies’ reckless pursuit of profit at the expense of people and the planet. This summer should make it clear that our futures depend on phasing out fossil fuels.
We must make polluters pay for a transition to a 100 per cent renewable power system. It will be more affordable, reliable and resilient – and help us turn the tide of climate chaos before it’s too late.
It is also an opportunity to do things differently like give communities control over their own energy systems, respect Indigenous sovereignty and serve the public interest while generating hundreds of thousands of unionized jobs.
It will not only help us avoid catastrophic climate change, but also pave the way for a more equitable future for all people in Canada.
Bev Joy,
Ladysmith