The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate ambition, energy affordability, climate policies aligned with the views of Canadians, as well as governments maintaining affordability as they pursue climate change targets. The research also gauged views on Canada providing a positive environment for investors, completing energy projects on time and getting new projects approved by governments. It also sought to better understand if Canadians believe the federal government is on the right or wrong track when it comes to building energy infrastructure, balancing concerns of different stakeholders and creating policies to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd and 6th, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone using live agents and administered a survey online. The results were statistically checked and weighted by age and gender using the latest Census information and the sample is geographically stratified to be representative of Canada.
The margin of error for a random survey of 1,003 Canadians is ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
The research was commissioned by Positive Energy at the University of Ottawa and was conducted by Nanos Research.
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