CBC: But the Carney government’s interpretation of energy sovereignty seems out of step with other countries, says Amy Janzwood, an assistant professor in the department of political science and the Bieler School of the Environment at McGill University in Montreal.
“When we talk about energy sovereignty typically, it’s about control over your sources of energy … in theory, to provide some kind of guarantee for affordable energy or sustainable energy,” said Janzwood.
“‘Energy sovereignty’ has been used by countries that are reliant on imports of fossil fuels. Canada as a fossil fuel exporter is trying to mimic this language. But it means something very, very different.”…