Canada needs to end oil and natural gas subsidies now

A study by Léger has asked Canadians about their perspectives on climate change. According to the results, 61% of Canadians support the federal government ending subsidies that help oil and natural gas companies operate and expand their operations outside of Canada by the end of next year, an amount totalling $8-billion.

Of all the provinces in favour of ending these oil and natural gas subsidies, Quebecers showed the most support for the initiative, at 74%. The only province where the majority of citizens were not in support was Alberta, at 38%.

The following context was provided ahead of the question on ending the oil and natural gas subsidies.

“At the Climate Change Summit (COP26), the Canadian government announced that it will end subsidies that help oil and natural gas companies operate and expand their operations outside Canada by the end of next year. These subsidies amount to about $8-billion in annual support for these companies. Do you support or oppose this policy?”

This article was originally published on November 9, 2021 and updated on April 14, 2022.

For the complete poll results and methodology, please visit the Léger website.

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