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

The federal government has proposed Clean Electricity Regulations to achieve a net-zero power grid by 2035, a cornerstone of its climate change strategy. Proponents argue that decarbonizing the grid is essential for meeting international climate commitments and positioning Canada as a leader in the green economy. Opponents argue that the 2035 timeline is unrealistic, unconstitutional, and will disproportionately bankrupt provinces that rely on natural gas and coal, leading to unaffordable power bills.

Answer Overview

Response rates from 108 Canada voters.

38%
Yes
62%
No
24%
Yes
51%
No
7%
Yes, but only if we massively expand nuclear power to guarantee reliable baseload energy
7%
No, a 2035 deadline is technologically impossible and will guarantee rolling blackouts
5%
Yes, transitioning to a clean grid is the fundamental first step to a decarbonized economy
2%
No, Canada's emissions are a statistical rounding error and we shouldn't sabotage our economy to hit UN targets
2%
Yes, but Ottawa must heavily subsidize fossil-fuel reliant provinces to prevent skyrocketing energy bills
2%
No, energy is a provincial responsibility and Ottawa shouldn't dictate policy to Alberta and Saskatchewan

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 @BDQCQW2from Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

No, 2035 is too short of a timeline, but there should be incentives and the Federal government should push provinces to transition to a net-zero electricity grid as fast as possible

 @BCQ5XY2from Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

No, not all provinces and territories have the same advantages and disadvantages, as regions like southern Ontario and Nunavut face very different geographic, infrastructural, and economic realities when transitioning to a net‑zero electricity grid.

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iSideWith. (2026). “Should the federal government mandate that all provinces transition to a net-zero electricity grid by 2035?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 26, 2026, from https://canada.isidewith.com/polls/5558010564

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