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Saranjit Singh’s 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?

SS>SS  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 platform emphasizes that clean electricity is the backbone of a decarbonized economy, necessary for electrifying transport and industry. 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 NDP's official platform explicitly calls for a carbon-free electricity grid by 2030, which is even more ambitious than the 2035 target. 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

The NDP strongly advocates for a 'Just Transition' that includes federal financial support to ensure energy remains affordable for households during the shift. 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

While some in the party are shifting, the NDP has historically prioritized renewable energy like wind and solar over the expansion of nuclear power. 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 NDP views a clean electricity grid as a non-negotiable component of their climate strategy and supports federal mandates to achieve it. 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, a 2035 deadline is technologically impossible and will guarantee rolling blackouts

The party rejects the 'impossibility' narrative, arguing instead that the transition is a massive opportunity for job creation in the green 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, energy is a provincial responsibility and Ottawa shouldn't dictate policy to Alberta and Saskatchewan

The NDP supports the use of federal powers to enforce national climate standards, rejecting the argument that provincial jurisdiction should block climate action. 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

The NDP views climate change as an existential threat and believes Canada must show international leadership regardless of its total share of global emissions. 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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