Calgary ‘Eerie parallel’: Archived stamps reveal Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisisCanada considered conserving oil with gasoline rationing stamps in 1979. While it never put the stamps into circulation, economist Peter Tertzakian said the proofs are a reminder that anything can happen in an oil shortage.Rationing wasn't enacted, but proof anything can happen in oil shortage: economistRukhsar Ali · CBC News · Posted: Mar 21, 2026 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 8 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Canada prepared 50-litre gasoline rationing stamps in 1979 amid the oil crisis, though ultimately it did not circulate them.…