Abacus Data | Support for Energy Transition is Strong and Broad
Summary
71% say “if we are thoughtful in planning a transition from fossil fuels Canada economy can be even more successful in the future,”, including 59% in Alberta, while 29% hold that “no matter how hard we try, Canada’s economy will suffer in the future if demand for oil and gas is replaced by other forms of energy.” 86% believe “Canada has the potential to be among the world’s most successful countries in developing and using clean energy technologies.” 86% believe “the pace of innovation in clean energy and technologies is quick, and Canada must be amongst the leaders in this energy transition.” 68% think “around the world momentum is with those who want action to combat climate change,” while only 32% think momentum is with those “who want to do little or nothing about it.” When it comes to the momentum in Canada, 71% say it is with those who want climate action. The good news is that we’re well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity, with a clean energy sector already employing 300,000 Canadians in jobs across the country. Going backward wouldn’t just worsen climate change, it would threaten a significant sector that Canadians are counting on to create opportunity as the world transitions from fossil fuels.” The survey was conducted online using a random sample of 1,929 panelists invited to complete the survey from a set of partner panels based on the Lucid exchange platform. These partners are typically double opt-in survey panels, blended to manage out potential skews in the data from a single source. We are the only research and strategy firm that helps organizations respond to the disruptive risks and opportunities in a world where demographics and technology are changing more quickly than ever.