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“As a result, Canada… does not have the practical expertise, business investment orientation or government policies to compete with other countries in the new sustainable economy.”If that is not enough motivation for you, Jack has another card to play, fear of global warming and the need for compliance to the Kyoto Protocol (a direct result of the Rio Earth Summit by the way):
“For the most part, Canadian industry has stubbornly refused to adapt to the reality of climate change and to our obligations under the Kyoto Protocol. Liberal and Conservative governments have done little to push Canadian firms to comply. Today, nine years after signing the Protocol, Canada's emissions are 35 per cent above where they should be and Canada is way behind in the new sustainable economy.”But Jack has not given up on Canada:
“It's not too late for Canada to harness our potential and develop the expertise to become a real player in the new sustainable economy.”Jack put his cards on the table for all to see. Did you care to look?







