Fredericton – A strong majority of Canadians support new regulations on energy efficiency, cleaner fuels and renewable energy, says a comprehensive new poll conducted by researchers at the University of Montreal.
With only four days until Canada’s First Ministers are expected to release the details of a national climate plan, the survey of over 1,200 Canadians found that a strong majority of them believe a shift toward clean energy would bring a broad range of benefits, including cleaner air and improved public health, reduced carbon pollution, new green jobs and increased technological innovation.
Key findings represent a sample of 1,200 Canadians that answered a 40-question survey conducted between Oct. 5th and Oct.18th.
Those findings include:
- 95 % of Canadians support building energy efficiency
- 73% Canadians believe their governments should do more to limit climate change
- 81% of Canadians support a coal phase-out
- 71% of Canadians want more emphasis on wind
- 85% of Canadians want more emphasis on solar
- 87% of Canadians support renewable portfolio standards
- 72 % of Canadians show support for carbon pricing
For more information:
- Download the complete report: Climate of Change Survey, Fall 2016 (English).
- Download the complete report: Climate of Change Survey, Fall 2016 (French).
- Download the Climate of Change Survey, Fall 2016 backgrounder (English).
- Download the Climate of Change Survey, Fall 2016 backgrounder (French).
- Read the University of Montreal Press Release (English)
- Read the University of Montreal Press Release (French)
To arrange interviews, please contact: Louise Comeau, Director of Climate Change and Energy Solutions, louise.comeau@conservationcouncil.ca, 506 238 0355