Carol Goar from TheStar Commentary blog tells her users about the tradeoff between economic growth and the environment in her article, “Christopher Ragan of McGill University recruited some of Canada’s highest profile statesmen to stand behind his new Ecofiscal Commission”(Goar). This list includes a former Prime Minister, former opposition leaders and former Quebec, Ontario and B.C. premier’s. Carol Goar illustrates to the reader the notion that a healthy environment does not come at the price of economic growth. I personally believe that to sustain a healthy environment, especially in our dire times, it is crucial to have a healthy economy. Historically, it can be noted that this battle between the environment and the economy is controlled primarily by the governments incentive – with Harpers conservative government presently holding a majority the presence of these NGO’s is critical. Through reading on this commission I believe that this could be the spark for Canada to increase economic and environmental prosperity. These kinds of organizations have been shut down in the past although Ecofiscal “[is] immune to government interference [and] it is financed entirely by private and non-profit donors”(Goar). Our earth is truly our most valuable resource and convincing Canadians there is a better way to acheive this is key.
Sources
Canada Can Be Green without Sacrificing Growth: Goar | Toronto Star.” Thestar.com. Web. 12 Nov. 2014. <http://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2