Of course, rock - bottom rates and a strong Canadian dollar, he added, are the opposite of what the Canadian economy needs right now in order to kick its current addiction to household debt and condos and switch to a more
sustainable growth model fuelled by
exports and
business investment.
The draft North Country Regional Sustainability Plan's major goals include generating and
exporting renewable energy from the northern tier, energy efficiency improvements, development of alternative heating fuels from within the region,
sustainable use of natural resources to enhance jobs and
business development and environmental stewardship.