Canadian federal and provincial governments are increasing biofuel mandates as a simple solution to the climate change crisis. But are biofuels the solution politicians claim? Biofuels sound good and with mandates they cost government nothing because mandates pass these increased costs to fuel users. Everyone that fills their car, construction equipment, or farm equipment with […] Read more
Stories by Ken Sigurdson
Biofuel ‘a costly misadventure’ – Opinion
Sigurdson farms near Swan River, Man., and has researched biofuel for the National Farmers Union. Biofuels are the most misguided public policy being introduced in Canada that achieves no public policy objective. The stated public policy objectives of Bill C-33 and the mandating of ethanol and biodiesel are: to provide alternate energy and lessen Canada’s […] Read more
