NDP, policy experts urge focus on renewable energy, clean tech to address Europe’s energy crisis

Canada is not in a position to do much about Europe's energy crisis, but can invest in renewable energy to provide an alternative to high oil prices, argues NDP MP Charlie Angus.

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says European leaders have been clear that their short-term focus is on eliminating their reliance on Russian oil and gas while they shift to renewables and clean hydrogen.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

June 8, 2022

Canada is in no position in the short term to address the energy crisis in Europe, and should focus on greater investment in renewable energy to be more helpful in the long term, according to the NDP and environmental policy experts. “I don't see that Canada is in a situation to do much,” said ...

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