Governments are pulling the plug on natural gas with no real backup plan in place and Canadians are paying the price.

A receiving platform at the export terminal for the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline under construction in Kitimat, B.C., on Sept. 28, 2022. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck
Commentary
Banning natural gas and pushing electricity without enough supply is a recipe for soaring energy costs and blackouts. Politicians may forget the basics of economics, but supply and demand won’t go away.
Dr. Roslyn Kunin is a respected Canadian economist known for her extensive work in economic forecasting, public policy, and labour market analysis. She has held various prominent roles, including serving as the regional director for the federal government’s Department of Employment and Immigration in British Columbia and Yukon and as an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Kunin is also recognized for her contributions to economic development, particularly in Western Canada.