When asked to think of their energy needs and the actions they are taking to transition more of the energy they use to electricity and away from things like gasoline, most Canadians say they are not interested in transitioning (32% compared to 26% in 2023), closely followed by those who say they are interested in transitioning and have taken steps to do so (30% compared to 25% in 2023).
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate ambition, alignment of climate policies with views of Canadians and Indigenous partnerships. It also delved into views on energy affordability and Canadians’ intentions to electrify more of their energy needs.
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,086 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between April 28th to May 1st, 2024, as part of an omnibus survey.
The margin of error for a random survey of 1,086 Canadians is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
The research was commissioned by the University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy program and was conducted by Nanos Research.
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