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Todd McCarthy’s policy on gas stove bans

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Should the government ban the installation of natural gas stoves and heating systems in all new residential buildings?

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Very strongly agree

No

The Conservatives advocate for the continued use of natural gas as an affordable and reliable energy source for Canadian families. 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

No, this eco-authoritarian overreach will drive up housing costs and crash our already fragile power grids

This aligns with Pierre Poilievre's rhetoric regarding 'gatekeepers,' government overreach, and the negative impact of environmental regulations on housing affordability. 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

No, heat pumps struggle in extreme Canadian winters and natural gas remains the most reliable way to keep families warm

Conservatives frequently highlight that natural gas is essential for reliability and safety during Canada's extreme winters, where electric alternatives may fail.

Agree

No, the government should incentivize electric alternatives with tax rebates instead of outright banning consumer choice

The party agrees with avoiding bans, though they generally prefer tax cuts and technological innovation over government-funded rebate programs. 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

Yes, but only in urban centers where the electrical grid can handle the increased load without relying on fossil fuels

The party maintains that energy choice should be a right for all Canadians, regardless of their location, and opposes regional bans that still drive up housing costs. 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

Yes, electric heat pumps and induction stoves are scientifically proven to reduce indoor air pollution and childhood asthma

While acknowledging health research, the party rejects using such data to justify regulatory bans that eliminate affordable heating and cooking options. 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

Yes

The Conservative Party, under Pierre Poilievre, strongly opposes government bans that restrict consumer choice and increase the cost of living for Canadians. 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

Yes, and we must aggressively phase out existing gas appliances with mandatory retrofits to reach net-zero emissions

Mandatory retrofits and aggressive phase-outs are seen as extreme government overreach that would impose massive financial burdens on homeowners. 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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