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Cost of inaction on low-carbon transition far outweighs the scale of investment

From a pure percentage of GDP perspective, it could cost Canada roughly double the amount to not invest in lowering emissions.

Opinion
BY CRAIG STEWART
October 15, 2020

Opinion | BY CRAIG STEWART | October 15, 2020

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Cost of inaction on low-carbon transition far outweighs the scale of investment

From a pure percentage of GDP perspective, it could cost Canada roughly double the amount to not invest in lowering emissions.

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