VANCOUVER — UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (MUSQUEAM), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (SQUAMISH) AND səlilwətaɬ (TSLEIL-WAUTUTH) TERRITORIES
The national energy corridor agreement announced today by the Ontario government is a win for affordability, jobs and the fight against climate change, the David Suzuki Foundation said.
The agreement — signed by Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, the Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Yukon — focuses on partnerships and new electricity connections between these provinces and territories, while calling for financial support and collaboration from the federal government on projects and planning.
In response to the announcement, Stephen Thomas, David Suzuki Foundation clean energy manager, said:
“The David Suzuki Foundation welcomes today’s announcement from the 10 participating provinces and territories. This focus on upgrading Canada’s electricity grid while increasing collaboration is exactly what we need to see right now from all levels of government when it comes to affordable, reliable, clean electricity.
“Building new electricity lines between regions in Canada will bring down the cost of energy for households, create tens of thousands of good paying jobs and lessen our dependence on the United States as an energy partner while showing up for workers in hard-hit sectors like aluminum and steel. Indigenous ownership is integral to the reliable and affordable clean electricity that people in Canada need and deserve, and it’s encouraging to see those partnerships prioritized in this announcement.
“We’re anticipating the federal government to announce a national electricity strategy soon and today’s announcement gives them a great blueprint to build on. What matters now is putting words into action — clarity, vision and decisive action toward affordable, reliable and renewable electricity throughout Canada.”
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