A couple of items featuring members of the ICBA team that are worth checking out:
Jock Finlayson on Trudeau’s Emissions Cap
Our ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson (with co-author and Fraser institute colleague Elmira Aliakbari) writes in TheHub.ca about the effect of the Trudeau Government’s proposed cap on oil and gas emissions. And, predictably, it will be devastating for the Canadian economy:
“…production cuts will translate into many tens of billions of lost economic output, fewer high-paying jobs across the energy supply chain and in the broader Canadian economy, and a significant drop in government revenues.”
So, exactly the opposite of what Canadians need.
Corey Hirsch in PG
Our ICBA Wellness Ambassador Corey Hirsch was in Prince George this week, and The Prince George Citizen ran a great feature story on him.
Love this quote: “We need to get in other people’s business. We have to make that attempt. I guarantee you that that person, if they ever want to get better, you’re going to be the first person they come to, and you might save someone’s life.
ICBA Opposes Vancouver’s Natural Gas Ban
Vancouver’s natural gas ban in new construction is a costly mistake. BC faces power supply risks, and our current electricity infrastructure can’t meet the added demand. Natural gas is a dependable, cost-effective solution that supports BC jobs and offers flexibility in energy use. ICBA calls on Vancouver Council to put affordability and reliability first.
📝 Read our letter: https://www.icbaindependent.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/City-of-Vancouver-end-natural-gas-ban-FINAL-1.pdf
