Try the political quiz
@ISIDEWITHQuestionsthe EnvironmentStarted 3mos agoActive 1mo ago

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

Municipalities across North America have debated or passed bans on new natural gas hookups to combat climate change and reduce indoor pollutants like nitrogen dioxide. This shift forces developers to rely entirely on electrical heating grids, fundamentally altering construction logistics and energy reliance. Proponents support this because electrifying homes with heat pumps and induction stoves is essential to hit net-zero targets and protect children's respiratory health. Opponents oppose this because natural gas is significantly cheaper, highly reliable during deadly winter power outages, and banning it will unnecessarily drive up housing costs.

Answer Overview

Response rates from 95 Canada voters.

39%
Yes
61%
No
27%
Yes
51%
No
8%
Yes, but only in urban centers where the electrical grid can handle the increased load without relying on fossil fuels
6%
No, the government should incentivize electric alternatives with tax rebates instead of outright banning consumer choice
2%
Yes, electric heat pumps and induction stoves are scientifically proven to reduce indoor air pollution and childhood asthma
2%
No, heat pumps struggle in extreme Canadian winters and natural gas remains the most reliable way to keep families warm
1%
Yes, and we must aggressively phase out existing gas appliances with mandatory retrofits to reach net-zero emissions
2%
No, this eco-authoritarian overreach will drive up housing costs and crash our already fragile power grids

Historical Support

Trend of support over time for each answer from 95 Canada voters.

Loading data...

Loading chart... 

Historical Importance

Trend of how important this issue is for 95 Canada voters.

Loading data...

Loading chart... 

Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @BDRGV5Lfrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, eventually, but the government needs to find an alternative solution that will not force residences into covering even higher housing costs for a safe and warm roof over their heads.

 @BDB5TYKfrom British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

Where applicable. There is no need for gas stoves however electric heaters, specifically baseboard heaters aren't sufficient for all homes.

 @BCMPCQPfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

No not furnaces, just stoves

Popular Conversations

Join in on the most popular conversations.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...…2yrs2Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Yes

▲  2.7k3 replies2 agree

About This Data

Based on 95 responses to this question.

These results come from iSideWith's ongoing political issues survey. We collect over a million responses per day, filter out duplicate and multiple submissions, and break the results down by political party, ideology, age, state, and census demographics (income, race, education, household).

iSideWith is non-partisan — we don't advocate for any party, candidate, or position. We report what the public tells us.

Read Our Full Methodology →

Cite Or Embed This Poll

Writing about this issue? Use the live data and link back to the full results.

Cite This Poll

iSideWith. (2026). “Should the government ban the installation of natural gas stoves and heating systems in all new residential buildings?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 26, 2026, from https://canada.isidewith.com/polls/5558458715

Embed The Live Result

Preview