Recently, Canadian media have reported that Canada is considering a new East Coast LNG export facility to ‘help’ Europe. (Never mind that research shows that Europe’s energy woes will be largely resolved by other means — before any such facility could be built.) Last week news broke that Germany’s chancellor will visit Canada in August, perhaps to announce a new LNG deal.
As media chatter picks up, we need your help to amplify a new poll that shows Canadians believe climate should be a deciding factor on whether or not to approve a new gas export facility.
Key findings from the Abacus Data poll, conducted June 17-22, include:
- A majority of Canadians believe climate impacts should be a deciding factor in whether Canada approves or rejects a new LNG export facility – double those who believe climate shouldn’t be a factor.
- More Canadians believe Canada should not approve a new East Coast gas export facility because it would conflict with climate goals, compared to those who disagree.
- More Canadians oppose federal subsidies for a new East Coast gas export facility than those open to federal subsidies of it.
- More Canadians want the federal government to urgently address the climate crisis, even amidst rising inflation – than those who only want the government to prioritize inflation.
- Bonus stat for those campaigning against fossil fuel subsidies – 53% of Canadians are disappointed the PM has yet to deliver on a 2015 promise to end fossil fuel subsidies.
Key findings of the Abacus Data poll, available here.
View the Abacus Data poll here.
Media release available here.
Wondering about media coverage? So far, poll has been mentioned by the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and the Energy Mix. More coverage expected later this week.