Environment committee  I think my remarks suggest that in fact phasing out fuel subsidies, in lots of cases, can support economic growth, and that prudent management of public funds is a key part of long-term prosperity. In the face of global transitions and big shifts in international markets, 90% of

Environment committee  And we'll get better return on public dollars in other areas.

Environment committee  Thanks very much for the opportunity to chat about this important issue. I will draw today on a recent report from my colleagues at the Canadian Climate Institute, Rachel Samson, Don Drummond and Peter Phillips. That paper takes an economic perspective on fossil fuel subsidies.