Powering up Canadian prosperity: Realizing the energy sector’s potential and ensuring continued access to a stable, secure, clean and fl exible supply of affordable energy A call by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce for a Canadian Sustainable Energy Strategy October 2009 An URGENT CALL TO ACTION from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce The world’s energy system is at a crossroads. [...] The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canada’s largest and most infl uential business association, is inviting energy-industry leaders, energy users and governments of all orders to join the Chamber to develop a Canadian Sustainable Energy Strategy, one that will ensure we have access to a stable, secure and fl exible supply of affordable energy now and in the future. [...] Think about the energy that is needed: • to produce the simple comforts of home, from the construction of your house to the appliances you use to feed your family, from your furniture to your bathroom fi xtures; The importance of energy • to construct our schools, hospitals, shopping centres and Energy is fundamental to the quality offi ce buildings; of our lives. [...] The Canadian Chamber of Commerce 21 Powering up Canadian prosperity Let’s start the conversation Given the importance of developing the energy sector to ensure the long-term prosperity of Canada and given the need to do so in an environmentally responsible manner, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce calls on energy producers, energy users and all levels of government to come together to develop a Can [...] A Canadian Sustainable Energy Strategy will allow us to continue to enjoy a stable, secure and fl exible supply of affordable energy, ensure the viability of tens of thousands of jobs in both the energy sector and elsewhere, improve our ability to compete in the global market place, open up a world of possibilities and help us protect the environment.
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