Energy security and climate: what do Canadians think?

Globally, Canada is being asked to contribute to strengthening the world’s energy security. Domestically, citizens are concerned about their own energy security. We still must move forward on emission reductions. It will be no easy feat to address both of these imperatives, but policy-makers have no choice.

If inflationary and economic challenges continue, politicians will face a very discontented electorate. In addition to the discontent on affordability, Canadians’ ambition on climate action is becoming more muted, write Monica Gattinger and Nik Nanos.Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY MONICA GATTINGER AND NIK NANOS

December 12, 2022

The war in Ukraine and tightening global energy markets as countries emerge from COVID restrictions have propelled energy security to the top of political and policy agendas. Skyrocketing inflation and strong economic headwinds have put a sharp focus on affordability. ...

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