Canadians Backing Biofuels

Biodiesel Magazine February 2010
By Susanne Retka Schill

Solid Canadian support for renewable fuels, along with new mandates and positive results from biofuels development, undergird a positive outlook at the Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit.

The Canadian renewable fuels industry enjoys exceptionally high public support. At the Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit, the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Gordon Quaiattini said this is because the industry delivers on its promises. “We’re delivering the jobs and growth that Canadians so badly need,” Quaiattini said. “We’re delivering greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that Canada requires. We’re delivering for farm families looking to diversify. We’re delivering for the forestry sector that sees renewable fuels as a new source of growth and vitality. And we’re delivering for all those who worry about the security and abundance of clean and affordable transportation fuels.” Quaiattini cited three recent reports supporting his claim in his state-of-the-industry address at the early December summit held in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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