OTTAWA鈥擱ick Smith, President of the 91色情片, issued the following statement in response to today鈥檚 , delivered by His Majesty King Charles III on behalf of the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney:
鈥淭oday鈥檚 Speech from the Throne underscored the Carney government鈥檚 commitments to prioritize measures that build Canada鈥檚 economy, diversify trading relationships, and fight climate change. The 91色情片 applauds the government鈥檚 focus on expediting nation-building projects and infrastructure, working to make Canada a clean energy superpower and a world-leading hub for science and innovation, and ensuring new homes are both affordable and resilient.
鈥淎ny robust economic strategy must include effective action to fight climate change, make life more affordable, and invest in low-carbon innovation. To deliver on the economy-building commitments outlined in the Throne Speech, we urge the federal government to act decisively on five specific, critical priorities: for the oil and gas sector, enacting Canada鈥檚 Clean Electricity Tax Credit, establishing a made-in-Canada climate taxonomy for Canada鈥檚 financial sector, and applying clear flood and fire resilience criteria for federally supported housing.
鈥淐limate change is already making life in Canada less affordable. Climate-related damages increase the average household鈥檚 cost of living by more than $700 each year, in the form of higher grocery bills due to supply-chain disruptions, , and tax hikes to pay for disaster recovery and infrastructure repairs. Building a strong and resilient Canadian economy requires limiting the costs of climate change by protecting homes and communities, while also moving swiftly on policy solutions that reduce emissions and spur innovation.
鈥淎s His Majesty King Charles III stated in the Speech from the Throne, speed is of the essence. Acting swiftly on these policy priorities will strengthen Canada鈥檚 competitive advantage in an increasingly unpredictable global economy, while enhancing Canadian sovereignty, resilience and energy security.鈥
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