thepatrickblack

Since the big issue this Fall's Ontario election is energy, I started doing some extended reading to figure out what the right answer is. Turns out, it's a bigger issue than just Green Act or no Green Act. What do YOU want your energy system to look like? Do you support nuclear or not? Well, Canada is selling out Nuclear Regulatory body (a successful crown corporation). Check this out. http://envirogy.ca/2011/06/24/the-sordid-sale-of-aecl/

He's pretty determined to make Ontario a green economy. Some of it doesn't seem well thought out but some of it is good. I was happy to see the Becky project complete and increase the efficiency of the Niagara hydro plant. http://www.enviralment.ca/2011/05/17/boring-project-is-a-step-in-the-right-direction/

All that being said, Gentlemen, there are many energy opportunities available to Canada now. Is there value to crafting a new National Energy Policy (try to get past the historical baggage)? Something that can guide the country's decision makers to clean, affordable energy.

Agreed. He starts with a good idea: that people should be free to do what they want. There are some places where it works but the widespread implementation of it is ridiculous. Let corporations set their own safety standards? Get out of gun control? I don't want to live in the old West and I don't mind paying a bit extra to have breathable air.

Anything is possible, as you note: the CPC won without Quebec. But to your point about the party, I'm not sure the 'party' is all that important; it's all about philosophies. The Progressive Conservative party was ended and a new party with a broader brand was created. Years later, it is successful because PC supporters voted for it. They don't care that it is a different legal entity. The same will be true for the Liberals if they decide to change brands.

I kind of understand. I also lived with my best buddy in college and that absolutely sours a relationship. I mean really, that guy was gross.