Government policies appear to be one of the most important levers for action in the fight against climate change. Yet, there is near-unanimous support among Canadians for specific policies that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help the country meet its climate targets. When asked about this in 2021, they were indeed 91 percent in favor of ensuring that all new government infrastructure is built using low-carbon materials, 87 percent in favor of car manufacturers making more e-vehicles available, and 88 percent in support of Canadian electricity being generated via emission-free sources over the next decade.
Rate of public support for policies that could help Canada meet its new climate target among Canadians in 2021
Characteristic
Support
Go along with
Oppose
Build new government infrastructure with low carbon materials
59%
32%
9%
Require car makers to make more e-vehicles available in Canada
57%
30%
13%
Require 100% of Canadian electricity from zero emissions sources by 2030
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Abacus Data. (June 22, 2021). Rate of public support for policies that could help Canada meet its new climate target among Canadians in 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1249194/public-support-policies-can-help-canada-meet-new-climate-target/
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Abacus Data. (2021). Rate of public support for policies that could help Canada meet its new climate target among Canadians in 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1249194/public-support-policies-can-help-canada-meet-new-climate-target/
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