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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Majority Support Climate Action
- Two-thirds of Canadians want climate action prioritized by the next government.
- 65% support investing in renewable energy instead of fossil fuels, even if the US does not comply.
Fossil Fuel Pipeline Myths
- Some fossil fuel advocates use misleading polling to claim high pipeline support.
- Fossil fuel companies profit enormously while pushing pipelines rejected by communities and bad economics.
Renewables Create Jobs and Savings
- Renewable energy is the clear choice with 65% Canadian support.
- Renewables create 1.5 million jobs by 2050 and are now the cheapest electricity source ever.