Ron Butler

Speaker stated that "energy still runs this world" and Canada has the world's third or fourth largest reserves of petroleum and natural gas. Exploiting these energy resources is necessary for Canada's economic growth, revenue generation, and deficit reduction, as global energy demand remains critical post-war realization. LONG on energy minerals due to their fundamental role in the global economy and Canada's strategic advantage and need to develop reserves. Policy barriers, environmental regulations, or a rapid shift towards alternative energy could hinder extraction and adoption.