Climate Change
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Regional gaps divide country on support & optimism for next round of climate talks March 3, 2016 – Canadians are broadly supportive of the international agreement on climate change reached in Paris last December, but less certainty exists over the
Read MoreClimate Change: Canadians optimistic about first ministers’ meeting, pessimistic about Paris talks
Two-thirds of Canadians back emissions reduction commitment as COP21 meeting looms November 23, 2015 – With climate change talks on the agenda at the first meeting since 2009 between the Prime Minister, premiers and territorial leaders, Canadians are mildly optimistic
Read MoreMajority of Canadians call for more robust efforts to curb climate change
October 23, 2014 – Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Canadians say this country should be a global leader on environmental issues, while as many (63%) say the country’s official response on the climate change file is “too weak. These are among
Read MoreClean Energy Identified as Key Issue for British Columbians
Women and respondents aged 18 to 34 believe that generating clean energy and preventing climate change is important when considering any potential new energy investment.
Read MoreCanadians Want More Action on the Environment
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many adults in Canada believe their federal administration is not dealing properly with environment, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 66 per cent of respondents think the government is paying too little attention to this issue.
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