Successfully reaching net zero first would be immensely valuable to other nations to show that it's possible, and how to do it, and also some of the pitfalls along the way. Canada doesn't need to always be a follower, except in the minds of those whose pessimism and selfishness drive their opinions.
Like any other long-term project, the best time to start is now. Of course there will be economic pain. There can also be economic opportunity if Canada pioneers the technologies that other countries use.
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