A nation-building project that will protect the environment and our health

A transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy has the potential to create a safer and healthier environment, less suffering from the ongoing effects of continued greenhouse gas emissions, and a stronger economy driven by the new jobs created.

The best choice for a “nation-building project” for Energy Minister Tim Hodgson to consider would be the development of a national east-west electricity grid, write Richard van der Jagt and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GEOFF STRONG, RICHARD VAN DER JAGT

August 25, 2025

Canada needs a "nation-building project" that reduces carbon emissions, climate warming, and energy costs, while saving lives and creating jobs. If it done successfully, it could become a legacy with many benefits.

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