Energy security is an integral component of national security. Some lucky countries, like Canada, can rely on locally sourced supplies, which are often cheaper and cleaner than energy imported from abroad. Unlike us, however, most of our allies in Asia and Europe are not energy independent — far from it.

Canada is unique, as most of our electricity already comes from renewable energy sources. Completing the transition is both a worthy objective, and an achievable one. Yet for most of the world, including our allies, the idea of abandoning fossil fuels any time soon is little more than a pipe dream.