Part 7/9:
Transitioning to a New Economy
To transition successfully, Martin emphasizes the need for Canada to understand its past and present. He challenges the audience to consider how changes in energy sources have always been driven by economic viability. The emergence of mechanical engines abandoned the reliance on human labor for productivity, as new technologies proved more efficient and less morally questionable.
Looking back at the abolition of slavery, he posits that this monumental shift across multiple nations wasn't exclusively ethical; rather, it was intrinsically tied to economic evolution. Canada must apply this historical context to its current situation, recognizing that innovation will drive the necessary shifts in resource usage and energy production.