Energy policy is expected as the country expects a possible US tariff on US products, according to a newly released poll. The priorities are changing.
43% of respondents now prioritize creating economic growth, showing an increase of 20 points within 18 months. The economy was far ahead of environmental concerns in a February poll. Reducing emissions and protecting the natural environment was the biggest concern for 44% of respondents in 2023, but the latest polls have been soaked by 31%.
The main concern for Canadians is shifting to reducing their dependence on international energy sources, with 46% strengthening domestic energy security in light of the potential US tariffs on Canadian oil and gas It emphasizes that. This is an increase of 9% from 37% recorded in previous surveys.
The author of the report said the looming threat of Trump’s widespread tariffs “has changed the economic landscape seismically.” “Compared to 18 months ago, Canadians are almost twice as likely to emphasize economic growth as an important factor in their energy policy decisions.”
Trump signed the executive order on February 1, imposing a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Canada, along with a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products. A 30-day bounty period was secured on February 3rd after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to strengthen security at the Canadian-US border. Trump said tariffs will be re-enacted if he is not satisfied with Canada’s progress in dealing with fentanyl trafficking across borders.
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Trump also announced plans to put 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US starting March 12, and will implement a wide range of additional tariffs on many countries, including Canada, in April. I’m considering this.
Energy Opinion
Despite clear changes in priorities, support for renewable energy sources remained stable across political and regional boundaries, the study found.
Research shows that the desire to allocate funds to alternative energy sources such as wind, solar and nuclear remained stable, dropping just one point from 39% in 2023 to 38% now.
Advances in hydropower energy sources were the strongest support from Canadians, with 88% advantages, with solar energy of 77%, wind energy of 72% and nuclear energy of 63%.
Natural gas received 61% support, while crude received 51%, both reflecting majority approvals.
65% of Canadians surveyed now support the Energy East Oil Pipeline project, while 54% support the revival of the Northern Gateway Pipeline, designed to transport oil from Alberta to the northern coast of British Columbia. I did.
The 4,600-kilometer Energy East Pipeline was first proposed in 2013 from Alberta as a way to convey crude oil to the export terminal in St. John.
“The tariff threat from Trump has certainly certainly changed Canada’s economic accounts,” the latest report said. “The free and close business relationship between Canada and the United States, and the economic benefits it provided, can no longer be guaranteed.”
