Canadians looking for alternatives "Before and After Kyoto"

Canadians are being warned of catastrophic consequences that could befall the country should a carbon tax be imposed. In Alberta alone, for the amount of CO2 that it produces, a moderate carbon tax could extract C$ 3.5 billion annually from its economy.
A summit on global warming is scheduled for December in Kyoto, Japan. The expected outcome is that CO2 reduction will be mandatory resulting in legally binding measures, the magnitude of which are yet unknown.
Pincher Creek has a plan which entails more than going to Kyoto to beg for mercy, or plead economic Armageddon, it includes doing something about the problem. Along with a C$ 66 billion industry, Canada would have clean electricity, economic development, jobs and emissions reduction. Best of all, there are no subsidies required to implement this national initiative. Total cost for wind generated electricity is less expensive than total cost generation from other sources.
A community citizens' coalition supporting wind energy development recently sent invitations to 200 politicians, utility executives, business, environmental, petroleum industry and native leaders across Canada. It invited them to attend a seminar entitled "Before Kyoto" which will arm them for the summit. The coalition, Naturally Powerful Pincher Creek, also invites the public to attend. The public seminar will be held Thursday, November 13, 1997 at the Pincher Creek Community Hall, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
"Before Kyoto" will deal with the potentially catastrophic effect that a carbon tax could have on the Canadian economy. Additionally, it will deal with emissions reduction and economic development and present positive solutions.
Wind energy supporters have always proposed a partnership between renewable and non-renewable energy industries to fend off a carbon tax assault and this seminar will encourage this partnership.
"Before Kyoto" will propose a national 3,000 MW wind energy strategy to save as a partial, but very significant solution to a perceived carbon tax and economic problem. The proposal consists of a C$ 66 billion national economic development initiative through the production of wind generated electricity, the creation of 30,000 new jobs, and the equivalent emissions reduction of an astonishing 48 million tons annually. This economic and emissions reduction boost is being proposed for all ten provinces and both territories. The majority of jobs would be created in Canada's rural areas where employment opportunities are badly needed. The emission reduction opportunity associated with this proposal will provide an insurance policy for our "emissions intensive" way of life. It will prove to the global community that Canada is serious about reducing emissions and may help to relieve the carbon tax onslaught. If a carbon tax is imposed, Canada's major wind energy efforts may be rewarded by a smaller tax than is presently being anticipated.
This strategy ensures that every Canadian would contribute to global health each time they turned on a lightswitch. This strategy demonstrates national unity as it involves the entire country and Canada's native people. This strategy protects Canada's economic vitality.