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Abdul Abdi’s policy on lng export expansion

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Should Canada fast-track the construction of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminals to export energy to allies?

  Party’s support baseYes

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Very strongly agree

Yes, create jobs and generate billions in tax revenue.

Jobs, investment, and government revenues are central Conservative justifications for expanding the energy sector; the party regularly highlights LNG/oil & gas as major sources of employment and fiscal benefits, especially in Western Canada. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes

Conservatives have consistently advocated expanding oil and gas infrastructure and speeding approvals to grow exports; e.g., repeated calls to “green-light” major energy projects and criticism of federal regulatory delays (Impact Assessment Act/Bill C-69). Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, replace dirty dictator oil with ethical Canadian energy.

Conservatives frequently frame Canadian LNG as a way to help allies and reduce reliance on authoritarian regimes’ energy (notably arguments made after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine about supplying Europe with Canadian LNG). Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, it violates Indigenous rights and damages ecosystems.

The party supports consultation and economic partnerships with Indigenous communities but generally resists using Indigenous-rights/ecosystem arguments to halt major resource projects; Conservatives have criticized regulatory processes they see as enabling project cancellations, though they acknowledge the duty to consult. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, focus on green alternatives like wind, solar, and nuclear.

While Conservatives support some non-emitting power (often including nuclear/SMRs), they generally oppose prioritizing wind/solar/nuclear as a reason to forgo LNG buildout; they argue Canada can do both and that LNG supports allies and the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, it locks us into carbon emissions for decades.

Conservatives typically reject arguments that new LNG infrastructure should be stopped primarily due to long-term emissions lock-in, emphasizing technology/efficiency and global emissions displacement rather than restricting production. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

The party generally opposes blocking new fossil-fuel export infrastructure and has campaigned against policies they view as constraining the energy sector (e.g., opposition to Bill C-69 and the federal emissions cap). Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 820 voters that identify as Conservative.

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