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Bridget Burns’ policy on net-zero electricity grid 2035

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Should the federal government mandate that all provinces transition to a net-zero electricity grid by 2035?

BB>BB  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, transitioning to a clean grid is the fundamental first step to a decarbonized economy

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Very strongly agree

Yes, transitioning to a clean grid is the fundamental first step to a decarbonized economy

The party views a clean electricity grid as the essential foundation for electrifying the rest of the economy, such as transportation and heating. 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

The Green Party advocates for rapid decarbonization and supports federal mandates to achieve a net-zero grid as a core climate policy. 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 agree

Yes, but Ottawa must heavily subsidize fossil-fuel reliant provinces to prevent skyrocketing energy bills

While they support federal funding for a 'just transition,' they would prioritize investments in renewables and inter-provincial grid ties over simple subsidies for fossil-fuel provinces. 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

Yes, but only if we massively expand nuclear power to guarantee reliable baseload energy

The Green Party platform explicitly opposes the expansion of nuclear energy, preferring to rely on wind, solar, and storage technologies instead. 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

Opposing a net-zero grid mandate contradicts the party's fundamental mission to address the climate emergency through urgent regulatory action.

Very strongly disagree

No, a 2035 deadline is technologically impossible and will guarantee rolling blackouts

The party rejects the 'impossibility' argument, frequently advocating for even more aggressive timelines than 2035 for full renewable transition. 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, energy is a provincial responsibility and Ottawa shouldn't dictate policy to Alberta and Saskatchewan

The Greens believe climate change is a national emergency that justifies federal intervention and national standards, regardless of provincial pushback. 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, Canada's emissions are a statistical rounding error and we shouldn't sabotage our economy to hit UN targets

This answer dismisses international climate obligations and the urgency of the climate crisis, which are the primary drivers of Green Party policy. 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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