Given that fossil fuel subsidies in Canada may be as high as $3.3 Billion per year, some subsidizing of alternative energy seems justified to "level the playing field." If all subsidies for fossil fuels were removed AND the price of carbon truly compensated for the social and ecological costs (i.e, a carbon price of at least $25/tonne, and probably more), then it may be justifiable to remove subsidies on solar, wind, and geothermal energy.