Scrap The Cap.
As Canadians, we can all agree quality of life matters.
Having a place to call home matters.
Affording groceries & the basics matters.
Ottawa has a different agenda.
Ottawa has a different agenda.
A misguided one.
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Ottawa’s energy production cap will hurt Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
Your family budget will suffer.
A production cap will make groceries, gas and all of life’s necessities even more expensive.
Fewer jobs and lower wages.
A production cap will cause thousands of job losses and will mean billions less in taxes that could have been used to build roads, schools and hospitals.
Prepare for the worst.
From surgical gloves to your phone, oil and gas are a part of almost everything we own. When Ottawa imposes an energy production cap, it will increase the cost of everything.
Canada's oil and gas industry is heavily regulated and emissions per barrel are declining. There is no need to make life more expensive by imposing a cap on energy production.
Ottawa’s production cap will hit Canadians hard.
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Up To
150,000 jobs lost.
A production cap will mean
up to 150,000 jobs lost across Canada.
$19 billion in lost wages
Not just in oil and gas, but across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, finance and hospitality.
There’s a lot to lose.
Up to $1 Trillion Of lost GDP.
We would lose up to $1 trillion in economic growth, devastating our economy and making Canadians poorer.
$151 Billion In lost tax Revenue.
An energy production cap will mean giving up on collecting billions in tax revenues that could be spent on roads, schools and hospitals.
Up to $419 less monthly spending money
Capping oil and gas production would leave the average Canadian family with up to $419 less per month to spend on groceries, fuel or housing.
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FAQ
What is an energy production cap?
An energy production cap sets a limit on how much oil and gas can be produced, which would result in reduced supply for Canadians and higher costs for everyday necessities like fuel and groceries.
Why is Ottawa implementing this cap?
Ottawa is capping energy production in order to achieve aggressive emissions targets. This decision will significantly impact Canadian families and industries.
How will this cap affect jobs in Canada?
The energy production cap could result in significant job losses not just in oil and gas, but across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, finance and hospitality.
Why is Alberta against Ottawa’s energy production cap?
Alberta opposes the cap because it could lead to massive job losses, harm the country’s economy and make life less affordable for Canadians without reducing global emissions.
What does it mean for Canada to become energy dependent on other countries?
The cap on oil and gas production could force Canada to import energy from countries with lower environmental and ethical standards, jeopardizing our energy security.
How will the energy production cap affect my daily living costs?
The energy production cap will increase costs for everyday goods like groceries, gas and home heating.
How can I voice my opinion about Ottawa’s energy production cap?
You can voice your opinion by signing petitions, contacting your local MP or joining discussions online to oppose the energy production cap and its potential economic harm.