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Will governments or markets drive Canada’s energy transition?

Governments should resist the siren song of being too hands-on in the direction of specific sectors or technologies, and focus instead on addressing the market failures that are obstacles for low-emissions investment.

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BY CHRISTOPHER RAGAN, RACHEL SAMSON
March 22, 2023

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Will governments or markets drive Canada’s energy transition?

Governments should resist the siren song of being too hands-on in the direction of specific sectors or technologies, and focus instead on addressing the market failures that are obstacles for low-emissions investment.

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