The Environment in Canada Podcast
65% of Canadians Want Renewables INSTEAD of Oil & Gas Development as of March 2025
Apr 9, 2025
Join Stephen Thomas, Clean Energy Manager at the David Suzuki Foundation, as he discusses the strong sentiment among Canadians for prioritizing renewable energy over oil and gas. With two-thirds of the country supporting climate action, they explore the enormous job creation potential in renewables. Thomas highlights how renewable energy can alleviate living costs, improve health, and reduce reliance on volatile fossil fuels. The conversation also touches on the urgent need for tradespeople in the renewable sector and the importance of stable policies to guide this transition.
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- A strong majority of Canadians (67%) prioritize climate action, indicating a public mandate for sustainable environmental policies moving forward.
- Investment in renewable energy is preferred by 65% of Canadians, highlighting the potential for job creation and economic growth in the clean energy sector.
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Public Support for Climate Action and Renewable Energy
A significant majority of Canadians, about 67%, prioritize climate change action from future governments, signaling a strong public mandate for environmental policies. Additionally, 65% prefer investment in renewable energy over fossil fuels, reflecting a clear consensus on the need for a sustainable energy transition. Even in the context of geopolitical tensions, such as the United States' potential withdrawal from global climate commitments, Canadians maintain that it is crucial for Canada to lead in climate action. This widespread support is driven by the immediate impacts of climate change experienced across Canada, including devastating wildfires and floods.
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