These federal policies will shrink the province's economy by an estimated 6 per cent by 2030.
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Last year the Canadian economy grew by 1.1 per cent compared to 3.3 per cent in the United States.
Governments heavily subsidize wind and solar power businesses who receive a 30 per cent investment tax credit.
Any emissions reduction from the cap would likely have no detectable impact on the climate.
The cap could eliminate up to 151,000 jobs by 2030.
According to the latest data, investment in “clean energy” by both governments and private industry reached more than US$1.7 trillion in 2023.
According to the plan, the oil and gas sector must reduce emissions by up to 38 per cent by 2030.
The new regulations will add more than $78,000 to the cost of a newly constructed home in the province.
Energy efficiency mandates often fall short of achieving meaningful reductions in emissions.