PUBLIC OPINION RESEARCH

CLIMATE EMERGENCY
POLLING

SUMMER 2019
NATIONAL SURVEY OF 2,000 CANADIANS
METHODOLOGY
The survey was conducted online with 2,000 Canadian residents aged 18 and over, from July 16th
to 19th, 2019. A random sample of panelists were invited to complete the survey from a set of
partner panels based on the Lucid exchange platform. These partners are typically double opt-in
survey panels, blended to manage out potential skews in the data from a single source.

The margin of error for a comparable probability-based random sample of the same size is +/-
2.19%, 19 times out of 20.

The data were weighted according to census data to ensure that the sample matched Canada’s
population according to age, gender, educational attainment, and region. Totals may not add up to
100 due to rounding.

This poll was commissioned by Seth Klein, adjunct professor with Simon Fraser
University’s Urban Studies program (as part of research for a book he is writing on
the climate emergency), with support from the Canadian Centre for Policy
Alternatives – BC Office and the Corporate Mapping Project.
ISSUES FACING CANADA
The rising cost of living 48% 42% 8% 1%

Climate change or global warming 47% 35% 13% 5%

Wealth and income inequality in society 32% 49% 16% 3%

Increasing automation of work and the loss of good

24% 49% 24% 3%
paying jobs

Increasing immigration to Canada 23% 27% 33% 17%

An extremely serious problem A serious problem Not that serious a problem Not a problem at all

To what extent, if at all, do you feel the following issues are an extremely serious problem, a serious problem, not that serious a
problem, or not a problem at all?
FEELINGS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
I think about it often and am getting really
anxious about it 25%
I think about it sometimes and am getting
increasingly worried about what impact it 49%
will have

I honestly don’t think about it all that much 19%

I don’t think climate change or global
warming is real or something for us to 7%
worry about

Being honest with us for a moment, which of the following BEST describes how you’re feeling about climate change these days?
 FEELINGS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
ALL 25% 49% 19% 7%
GENDER
Male 24% 45% 23% 8%
Female 26% 53% 15% 5%
AGE
18 - 29 32% 49% 14% 5%
30 - 44 26% 51% 19% 4%
45 - 59 22% 48% 21% 9%
60 and over 24% 48% 20% 8%
REGION BC 21% 56% 20% 3%
AB 17% 41% 25% 16%
SK/MB 20% 44% 25% 11%
ON 26% 51% 16% 6%
QC 34% 45% 16% 4%
INCOME ATL 16% 57% 23% 4%

Less than $50,000 28% 47% 19% 6%

$50,000 to $100,000 24% 51% 19% 6%
Over $100,000 22% 52% 19% 7%
EDUCATION
HS or less 27% 45% 20% 9%
College 24% 52% 19% 6%
University 26% 51% 18% 6%
I think about it often and am getting really anxious about it
I think about it sometimes and am getting increasingly worried about what impact it will have
I honestly don’t think about it all that much
I don’t think climate change or global warming is real or something for us to worry about

Being honest with us for a moment, which of the following BEST describes how you’re feeling about climate change these days?
CLIMATE CHANGE EMERGENCY

Climate change is now an emergency 42%

Climate change is not yet an emergency
but will likely be one in the next few years 20%
Climate change is a serious problem but
shouldn’t be described as an emergency 21%
Climate change is not something we should
be that concerned about 12%

Unsure 5%

Thinking specifically about climate change, which of the following do you think BEST describes the situation?
 CLIMATE CHANGE EMERGENCY
ALL 42% 20% 21% 12% 5%
GENDER
Male 38% 19% 23% 14% 5%
Female 45% 21% 19% 9% 6%
AGE
18 - 29 50% 15% 21% 9% 5%
30 - 44 41% 22% 22% 10% 4%
45 - 59 39% 22% 18% 15% 6%
60 and over 39% 20% 23% 12% 6%
REGION BC 42% 24% 19% 7% 8%
AB 27% 20% 22% 24% 8%
SK/MB 32% 26% 20% 15% 8%
ON 38% 22% 22% 13% 4%
QC 59% 12% 19% 6% 4%
INCOME ATL 39% 24% 26% 4% 7%

Less than $50,000 46% 18% 19% 11% 6%

$50,000 to $100,000 39% 22% 24% 11% 4%
Over $100,000 37% 23% 22% 14% 4%
EDUCATION
HS or less 40% 20% 19% 13% 9%
College 42% 20% 23% 11% 3%
University 43% 20% 22% 11% 4%
Climate change is now an emergency
Climate change is not yet an emergency but will likely be one in the next few years
Climate change is a serious problem but shouldn’t be described as an emergency
Climate change is not something we should be that concerned about
Unsure

Thinking specifically about climate change, which of the following do you think BEST describes the situation?
CLIMATE CHANGE REPRESENTS A MAJOR THREAT TO
THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN

Strongly agree 49%

Agree 32%

Disagree 8%

Strongly disagree 5%

Don't know / no opinion 6%

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Climate change represents a major threat to the future of our
children and grandchildren?
 CLIMATE CHANGE REPRESENTS A MAJOR THREAT TO
THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN
ALL 49% 32% 8% 5% 6%
GENDER
Male 44% 35% 10% 6% 5%
Female 55% 29% 6% 3% 7%
AGE
18 - 29 59% 28% 6% 3% 4%
30 - 44 52% 31% 7% 4% 5%
45 - 59 45% 31% 10% 6% 8%
60 and over 45% 36% 8% 5% 6%
REGION BC 46% 38% 8% 3% 5%
AB 38% 29% 14% 13% 6%
SK/MB 44% 32% 11% 2% 11%
ON 50% 31% 7% 4% 8%
QC 56% 30% 7% 4% 4%
INCOME ATL 56% 33% 6% 2%3%

Less than $50,000 50% 31% 8% 4% 7%

$50,000 to $100,000 49% 34% 8% 4% 5%
Over $100,000 49% 31% 9% 7% 4%
EDUCATION
HS or less 47% 32% 8% 6% 7%
College 51% 31% 9% 4% 5%
University 50% 32% 7% 5% 6%
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Don't know / no opinion

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Climate change represents a major threat to the future of our
children and grandchildren?
EXPERIENCED THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

In a major way 13%

To some extent 37%

In a minor way 23%

Not at all 21%

Unsure 6%

To what extent have you or someone close to you experienced the effects of climate change (such as living with the
consequences of changing weather patterns or severe weather events such as flooding, wild fires, droughts or intense heat
waves)?
 EXPERIENCED THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
ALL 13% 37% 23% 21% 6%
GENDER
Male 14% 35% 23% 22% 5%
Female 13% 39% 23% 19% 6%
AGE
18 - 29 18% 41% 24% 11% 7%
30 - 44 16% 42% 21% 14% 7%
45 - 59 11% 37% 22% 23% 6%
60 and over 10% 30% 26% 30% 4%
REGION BC 17% 37% 22% 18% 6%
AB 11% 35% 22% 25% 7%
SK/MB 8% 35% 30% 18% 8%
ON 15% 38% 22% 19% 6%
QC 10% 39% 24% 23% 5%
INCOME ATL 16% 33% 27% 21% 3%

Less than $50,000 14% 36% 22% 21% 6%

$50,000 to $100,000 13% 38% 25% 19% 5%
Over $100,000 13% 39% 23% 22% 3%
EDUCATION
HS or less 12% 34% 21% 25% 8%
College 13% 38% 23% 20% 5%
University 14% 39% 25% 16% 6%
In a major way To some extent In a minor way Not at all Unsure

To what extent have you or someone close to you experienced the effects of climate change (such as living with the
consequences of changing weather patterns or severe weather events such as flooding, wild fires, droughts or intense heat
waves)?
THE FUTURE OF ENERGY
In the future, we should produce energy and electricity
using 100% clean and renewable sources, such as
hydro, solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal
44%

I support shifting towards clean and renewable energy

and electricity, but don’t think producing 100% this
way is possible
37%

Shifting to clean and renewable energy/electricity

sources like hydro, solar and wind is costly and
unnecessary
11%

Not sure 8%

Given the connections between climate change and burning fossil fuels to produce energy and electricity, which of the following
do you agree with more?
 THE FUTURE OF ENERGY
ALL 44% 37% 11% 8%
GENDER
Male 43% 39% 12% 5%
Female 45% 36% 9% 10%
AGE
18 - 29 51% 30% 12% 7%
30 - 44 50% 33% 11% 6%
45 - 59 38% 40% 13% 9%
60 and over 41% 44% 7% 8%
REGION BC 48% 38% 9% 4%
AB 28% 47% 16% 9%
SK/MB 41% 43% 8% 8%
ON 45% 34% 12% 9%
QC 49% 35% 8% 8%
INCOME ATL 47% 42% 7% 3%

Less than $50,000 48% 34% 8% 10%

$50,000 to $100,000 43% 41% 11% 5%
Over $100,000 41% 42% 14% 4%
EDUCATION
HS or less 39% 39% 10% 12%
College 47% 36% 10% 6%
University 47% 37% 11% 5%
In the future, we should produce energy and electricity using 100% clean and renewable sources, such as hydro, solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal
I support shifting towards clean and renewable energy and electricity, but don’t think producing 100% this way is possible
Shifting to clean and renewable energy/electricity sources like hydro, solar and wind is costly and unnecessary
Not sure

Given the connections between climate change and burning fossil fuels to produce energy and electricity, which of the following
do you agree with more?
BY HOW MUCH SHOULD FOSSIL FUELS BE REDUCED TO
EFFECTIVELY COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

We don’t need to reduce the use of any fossil fuels 6%

We need to reduce some fossil fuel use, but we don’t
need to fundamentally change the way we live or how
the economy works
22%
We need to reduce fossil fuel use a lot, changing much
of how we produce energy, how we get around, and
how our economy works
38%
We need to move away from fossil fuel use almost
completely, fundamentally changing the way we create
energy and how our economy works
24%

I’m not sure 10%

In order to combat climate change, scientists say we must substantially reduce the amount of fossil fuels we use in all aspects of
our lives, in society, and in the economy. This includes oil, coal, and natural gas. In your view, by how much should fossil fuels be
reduced to effectively combat climate change?
 BY HOW MUCH SHOULD FOSSIL FUELS BE REDUCED TO
EFFECTIVELY COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
ALL 6% 22% 38% 24% 10%
GENDER
Male 9% 24% 37% 23% 7%
Female 4% 20% 38% 26% 12%
AGE 18 - 29 6% 20% 36% 29% 9%
30 - 44 6% 22% 35% 26% 10%
45 - 59 9% 22% 37% 21% 11%
60 and over 4% 23% 42% 22% 9%

REGION BC 3% 18% 43% 27% 9%

AB 15% 35% 31% 12% 7%
SK/MB 4% 27% 34% 21% 14%
ON 7% 21% 35% 27% 11%
QC 5% 18% 42% 26% 9%
ATL 5% 19% 43% 23% 9%
INCOME
Less than $50,000 6% 20% 37% 25% 11%
$50,000 to $100,000 5% 24% 39% 25% 7%
Over $100,000 9% 24% 40% 21% 6%
EDUCATION HS or less 7% 23% 34% 21% 14%
College 5% 21% 39% 25% 10%
University 7% 21% 40% 27% 5%
We don’t need to reduce the use of any fossil fuels
We need to reduce some fossil fuel use, but we don’t need to fundamentally change the way we live or how the economy works
We need to reduce fossil fuel use a lot, changing much of how we produce energy, how we get around, and how our economy works
We need to move away from fossil fuel use almost completely, fundamentally changing the way we create energy and how our economy works
I’m not sure
In order to combat climate change, scientists say we must substantially reduce the amount of fossil fuels we use in all aspects of
our lives, in society, and in the economy. This includes oil, coal, and natural gas. In your view, by how much should fossil fuels be
reduced to effectively combat climate change?
POSSIBILITY OF REACHING RECOMMENDED GHG TARGETS
Definitely possible 16%

Probably possible 37%

Probably not possible 27%

Definitely not possible 7%

I am opposed to even trying
to reach these targets 4%

Unsure 9%

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (the world’s top climate scientists) recently issued a report
warning that carbon pollution – global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions –must be cut in half by 2030, and that the world must be
carbon-zero by 2050. Do you think it is definitely possible, probably possible, probably not possible, or definitely not possible for
the world to achieve this goal (or do you oppose even trying)?
 POSSIBILITY OF REACHING RECOMMENDED GHG TARGETS
ALL 16% 37% 27% 7% 4% 9%
GENDER
Male 16% 34% 27% 9% 6% 7%
Female 15% 40% 27% 5% 2% 11%
AGE
18 - 29 26% 36% 20% 5% 3% 9%
30 - 44 18% 38% 26% 5% 2% 11%
45 - 59 10% 39% 28% 8% 6% 9%
60 and over 12% 34% 32% 10% 4% 8%
REGION BC 16% 36% 31% 6% 4% 7%
AB 10% 31% 29% 10% 10% 10%
SK/MB 14% 33% 28% 7% 5% 13%
ON 18% 37% 24% 8% 4% 9%
QC 16% 39% 28% 6% 2% 9%
INCOME ATL 18% 38% 26% 6% 2% 9%

Less than $50,000 18% 36% 25% 7% 3% 11%

$50,000 to $100,000 15% 38% 29% 7% 3% 7%
Over $100,000 13% 38% 30% 8% 7% 4%
EDUCATION
HS or less 15% 36% 23% 6% 6% 13%
College 17% 35% 28% 9% 3% 8%
University 15% 39% 30% 6% 4% 7%
Definitely possible Probably possible
Probably not possible Definitely not possible
I am opposed to even trying to reach these targets Unsure

Do you think it is definitely possible, probably possible, probably not possible, or definitely not possible for the world to achieve
this goal (or do you oppose even trying)?
GOVERNMENT COMBATTING CLIMATE CHANGE

Too much 9%

Doing enough 18%

Too little 57%

Unsure 16%

Do you think the current federal government is doing too much, too little, or is doing enough to combat climate change?
 GOVERNMENT COMBATTING CLIMATE CHANGE
ALL 9% 18% 57% 16%
GENDER
Male 14% 22% 53% 11%
Female 5% 15% 60% 20%
AGE
18 - 29 7% 14% 66% 13%
30 - 44 9% 17% 63% 12%
45 - 59 12% 18% 53% 18%
60 and over 9% 24% 48% 18%
REGION BC 7% 19% 57% 17%
AB 22% 19% 43% 16%
SK/MB 15% 22% 44% 19%
ON 9% 17% 58% 16%
QC 5% 18% 66% 12%
INCOME ATL 7% 23% 50% 20%

Less than $50,000 8% 17% 58% 18%

$50,000 to $100,000 8% 20% 58% 14%
Over $100,000 14% 20% 55% 11%
EDUCATION
HS or less 11% 18% 53% 18%
College 8% 16% 60% 16%
University 10% 22% 57% 12%

Too much Doing enough Too little Unsure

Do you think the current federal government is doing too much, too little, or is doing enough to combat climate change?
GOVERNMENT COMBATTING CLIMATE CHANGE

Like we did in WWII, our governments need to be

ambitious and mobilize everyone to do what is
necessary to combat climate change and quickly
20% move our society and economy off fossil fuels

33%
Governments need to be measured and cautious,
making sure that moving our society and economy
off fossil fuels is not too costly and doesn’t displace
too many jobs

Neither of these make sense to me

47%

People have different views on the best way to combat climate change. Some have suggested Canada needs to mobilize on the
scale it did in World War Two – the last time the country faced a fundamental threat to our way of life. Others have suggested
that government action needs to be measured and cautious. Which of the following comes closest to your view?
 GOVERNMENT COMBATTING CLIMATE CHANGE
ALL 33% 47% 21%
GENDER
Male 32% 50% 18%
Female 33% 44% 23%
AGE 18 - 29 40% 39% 21%
30 - 44 38% 46% 16%
45 - 59 30% 47% 23%
60 and over 25% 54% 21%

REGION BC 31% 52% 17%

AB 19% 54% 27%
SK/MB 27% 46% 27%
ON 32% 46% 22%
QC 43% 41% 15%
ATL 32% 50% 18%
INCOME
Less than $50,000 34% 44% 21%
$50,000 to $100,000 31% 52% 17%
Over $100,000 33% 48% 19%
EDUCATION HS or less 31% 44% 25%
College 32% 48% 20%
University 35% 49% 16%
Like we did in WWII, our governments need to be ambitious and mobilize everyone to do what is necessary to combat climate change and quickly move our society and economy off fossil
fuels
Governments need to be measured and cautious, making sure that moving our society and economy off fossil fuels is not too costly and doesn’t displace too many jobs

Neither of these make sense to me

People have different views on the best way to combat climate change. Some have suggested Canada needs to mobilize on the
scale it did in World War Two – the last time the country faced a fundamental threat to our way of life. Others have suggested
that government action needs to be measured and cautious. Which of the following comes closest to your view?
THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY REQUIRES THAT OUR GOVERNMENTS ADOPT A WARTIME-SCALE
RESPONSE, MAKING MAJOR INVESTMENTS TO RETOOL OUR ECONOMY, AND MOBILIZING
EVERYONE IN SOCIETY TO TRANSITION OFF FOSSIL FUELS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Strongly agree 21%

Agree 37%

Disagree 18%

Strongly disagree 8%

Don’t know / no opinion 16%

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

The climate emergency requires that our governments adopt a wartime-scale response, making major investments to retool our
economy, and mobilizing everyone in society to transition off fossil fuels to renewable energy.
 THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY REQUIRES THAT OUR GOVERNMENTS ADOPT A WARTIME-SCALE
RESPONSE, MAKING MAJOR INVESTMENTS TO RETOOL OUR ECONOMY, AND MOBILIZING
EVERYONE IN SOCIETY TO TRANSITION OFF FOSSIL FUELS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
ALL 21% 37% 18% 8% 16%
GENDER
Male 22% 37% 20% 10% 11%
Female 19% 38% 16% 6% 21%
AGE
18 - 29 28% 40% 13% 4% 15%
30 - 44 24% 41% 15% 6% 13%
45 - 59 17% 34% 18% 12% 20%
60 and over 15% 35% 24% 9% 17%
REGION BC 18% 40% 17% 8% 17%
AB 11% 28% 27% 19% 16%
SK/MB 18% 33% 22% 9% 18%
ON 21% 38% 17% 7% 17%
QC 27% 41% 15% 4% 14%
INCOME ATL 22% 37% 18% 4% 19%

Less than $50,000 23% 38% 16% 6% 18%

$50,000 to $100,000 19% 39% 20% 7% 15%
Over $100,000 17% 40% 21% 11% 11%
EDUCATION
HS or less 20% 34% 17% 7% 22%
College 20% 37% 20% 7% 16%
University 22% 41% 17% 9% 11%
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Don’t know / no opinion

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

The climate emergency requires that our governments adopt a wartime-scale response, making major investments to retool our
economy, and mobilizing everyone in society to transition off fossil fuels to renewable energy.
THINGS CANADA COULD DO TO REDUCE
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Transition all government vehicles in its fleet to
electric vehicles (like Canada Post trucks/vans) over 31% 43% 20% 6%
the next 5 years
Require all new buildings and homes in Canada to
heat space and water using electricity and not gas, 27% 38% 24% 10%
propane, or oil by 2022

Phase out the extraction and export of fossil fuels

21% 42% 28% 9%
(oil, gas, and coal) over the next 20 to 30 years

Require all existing buildings and homes to switch

their fuel source for heating off oil, gas, or propane 21% 41% 28% 10%
by 2040

End the use of all coal, gas, and oil-generated

19% 35% 34% 12%
electricity by 2030

Ban the sale of all new gas-powered vehicles (cars,

20% 31% 32% 17%
vans & trucks) by 2030

Definitely possible Probably possible Probably not possible Definitely not possible

Below are some things Canada could do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change. For each, tell us
whether you think it is…
 REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
END THE USE OF ALL COAL, GAS, AND OIL-GENERATED ELECTRICITY BY 2030
ALL 19% 35% 34% 12%
GENDER
Male 20% 32% 33% 15%
Female 18% 37% 35% 10%
AGE
18 - 29 22% 39% 32% 7%
30 - 44 22% 37% 29% 12%
45 - 59 16% 33% 38% 13%
60 and over 16% 30% 38% 16%
REGION BC 17% 39% 35% 9%
AB 11% 27% 34% 29%
SK/MB 15% 29% 40% 17%
ON 18% 34% 37% 11%
QC 26% 39% 28% 7%
INCOME ATL 20% 31% 38% 11%

Less than $50,000 22% 34% 33% 11%

$50,000 to $100,000 16% 36% 36% 12%
Over $100,000 18% 33% 33% 16%
EDUCATION
HS or less 19% 33% 35% 13%
College 20% 33% 36% 11%
University 17% 38% 31% 13%
Definitely possible Probably possible Probably not possible Definitely not possible

Below are some things Canada could do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change. For each, tell us
whether you think it is…
 REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
PHASE OUT THE EXTRACTION AND EXPORT OF FOSSIL FUELS (OIL, GAS, AND COAL) OVER THE NEXT 20 TO 30 YEARS

ALL 21% 42% 28% 9%

GENDER
Male 22% 38% 28% 11%
Female 20% 46% 28% 7%
AGE
18 - 29 28% 44% 23% 5%
30 - 44 25% 43% 24% 9%
45 - 59 18% 41% 30% 11%
60 and over 16% 40% 34% 11%
REGION BC 23% 44% 27% 6%
AB 13% 33% 34% 20%
SK/MB 17% 31% 32% 19%
ON 22% 42% 28% 8%
QC 23% 48% 25% 4%
INCOME ATL 24% 40% 29% 6%

Less than $50,000 24% 42% 28% 7%

$50,000 to $100,000 20% 42% 28% 10%
Over $100,000 18% 40% 29% 13%
EDUCATION
HS or less 20% 41% 29% 9%
College 22% 40% 28% 9%
University 21% 44% 26% 10%
Definitely possible Probably possible Probably not possible Definitely not possible

Below are some things Canada could do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change. For each, tell us
whether you think it is…
 REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
BAN THE SALE OF ALL NEW GAS-POWERED VEHICLES (CARS, VANS & TRUCKS) BY 2030
ALL 20% 31% 32% 17%
GENDER
Male 21% 30% 31% 18%
Female 19% 32% 34% 16%
AGE
18 - 29 26% 37% 26% 12%
30 - 44 26% 34% 26% 14%
45 - 59 17% 30% 34% 19%
60 and over 13% 25% 41% 21%
REGION BC 20% 34% 35% 11%
AB 11% 27% 33% 29%
SK/MB 19% 23% 31% 26%
ON 21% 32% 31% 16%
QC 23% 33% 31% 13%
INCOME ATL 24% 27% 33% 16%

Less than $50,000 20% 33% 31% 16%

$50,000 to $100,000 21% 30% 32% 17%
Over $100,000 19% 30% 32% 20%
EDUCATION
HS or less 17% 30% 32% 20%
College 21% 31% 31% 17%
University 21% 32% 33% 14%
Definitely possible Probably possible Probably not possible Definitely not possible

Below are some things Canada could do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change. For each, tell us
whether you think it is…
 REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
TRANSITION ALL GOVERNMENT VEHICLES IN ITS FLEET TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES (LIKE CANADA POST
TRUCKS/VANS) OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS
ALL 31% 43% 20% 6%
GENDER
Male 31% 41% 20% 7%
Female 31% 45% 20% 5%
AGE
18 - 29 31% 42% 21% 6%
30 - 44 33% 45% 17% 5%
45 - 59 30% 43% 21% 6%
60 and over 30% 41% 22% 7%
REGION BC 35% 43% 19% 4%
AB 22% 42% 21% 15%
SK/MB 24% 42% 25% 9%
ON 34% 41% 19% 5%
QC 28% 47% 21% 5%
INCOME ATL 35% 45% 17% 3%

Less than $50,000 31% 44% 19% 6%

$50,000 to $100,000 32% 44% 19% 5%
Over $100,000 31% 40% 20% 8%
EDUCATION
HS or less 29% 43% 20% 8%
College 33% 41% 21% 5%
University 30% 45% 19% 6%
Definitely possible Probably possible Probably not possible Definitely not possible

Below are some things Canada could do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change. For each, tell us
whether you think it is…
 REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
REQUIRE ALL NEW BUILDINGS AND HOMES IN CANADA TO HEAT SPACE AND WATER USING
ELECTRICITY AND NOT GAS, PROPANE, OR OIL BY 2022
ALL 27% 38% 24% 10%
GENDER
Male 28% 37% 23% 12%
Female 27% 40% 25% 9%
AGE
18 - 29 34% 37% 22% 7%
30 - 44 31% 40% 20% 9%
45 - 59 23% 42% 25% 10%
60 and over 23% 35% 28% 15%
REGION BC 27% 43% 22% 8%
AB 16% 34% 30% 20%
SK/MB 31% 32% 25% 12%
ON 22% 39% 27% 12%
QC 39% 42% 16% 4%
INCOME ATL 32% 31% 26% 10%

Less than $50,000 29% 39% 24% 9%

$50,000 to $100,000 26% 40% 24% 10%
Over $100,000 27% 35% 24% 14%
EDUCATION
HS or less 27% 38% 23% 11%
College 27% 38% 25% 10%
University 29% 39% 23% 9%
Definitely possible Probably possible Probably not possible Definitely not possible

Below are some things Canada could do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change. For each, tell us
whether you think it is…
 REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
REQUIRE ALL EXISTING BUILDINGS AND HOMES TO SWITCH THEIR FUEL SOURCE FOR HEATING OFF
OIL, GAS, OR PROPANE BY 2040
ALL 21% 41% 28% 10%
GENDER
Male 24% 38% 27% 12%
Female 19% 44% 28% 9%
AGE
18 - 29 28% 48% 19% 5%
30 - 44 26% 43% 23% 9%
45 - 59 18% 39% 31% 12%
60 and over 15% 36% 35% 13%
REGION BC 20% 42% 29% 9%
AB 13% 33% 32% 22%
SK/MB 17% 35% 35% 13%
ON 20% 43% 28% 10%
QC 29% 44% 22% 5%
INCOME ATL 23% 39% 30% 8%

Less than $50,000 23% 41% 27% 9%

$50,000 to $100,000 21% 43% 28% 8%
Over $100,000 17% 39% 30% 14%
EDUCATION
HS or less 21% 39% 29% 11%
College 21% 41% 29% 9%
University 22% 42% 26% 10%
Definitely possible Probably possible Probably not possible Definitely not possible

Below are some things Canada could do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change. For each, tell us
whether you think it is…
SUPPORT FOR THINGS CANADA COULD DO TO
REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Transition all government vehicles in its fleet to
electric vehicles (like Canada Post trucks/vans) over 34% 28% 22% 6% 5% 5%
the next 5 years
Require all new buildings and homes in Canada to
heat space and water using electricity and not gas, 30% 25% 23% 9% 7% 6%
propane, or oil by 2022

Phase out the extraction and export of fossil fuels

26% 24% 24% 11% 7% 8%
(oil, gas, and coal) over the next 20 to 30 years

End the use of all coal, gas, and oil-generated

26% 23% 25% 12% 7% 7%
electricity by 2030

Require all existing buildings and homes to switch

their fuel source for heating off oil, gas, or propane 25% 25% 24% 11% 8% 7%
by 2040

Ban the sale of all new gas-powered vehicles (cars,

23% 19% 25% 15% 12% 7%
vans & trucks) by 2030

Strongly support Support Can accept Oppose Strongly oppose No opinion

Assuming it is technically and politically possible to do all of the following, do you support or oppose the same actions, or do
you not have strong opinions either way?
 SUPPORT FOR THINGS CANADA COULD DO
END THE USE OF ALL COAL, GAS, AND OIL-GENERATED ELECTRICITY BY 2030
ALL 26% 23% 25% 12% 7% 7%
GENDER
Male 28% 20% 24% 13% 9% 5%
Female 25% 25% 25% 11% 5% 8%
AGE
18 - 29 36% 27% 19% 8% 4% 7%
30 - 44 30% 24% 23% 9% 6% 8%
45 - 59 23% 23% 23% 15% 8% 8%
60 and over 20% 19% 31% 15% 10% 5%
REGION BC 24% 25% 31% 11% 4% 6%
AB 12% 18% 20% 22% 23% 4%
SK/MB 20% 15% 24% 23% 9% 9%
ON 26% 25% 24% 11% 6% 7%
QC 37% 23% 24% 6% 3% 7%
INCOME ATL 28% 24% 24% 10% 5% 9%

Less than $50,000 29% 22% 24% 11% 6% 8%

$50,000 to $100,000 25% 23% 26% 15% 6% 5%
Over $100,000 23% 28% 24% 12% 9% 4%
EDUCATION
HS or less 26% 20% 25% 11% 9% 9%
College 28% 23% 24% 13% 5% 7%
University 26% 25% 26% 11% 8% 4%
Strongly support Support Can accept Oppose Strongly oppose No opinion

Assuming it is technically and politically possible to do all of the following, do you support or oppose the same actions, or do
you not have strong opinions either way?
 SUPPORT FOR THINGS CANADA COULD DO
PHASE OUT THE EXTRACTION AND EXPORT OF FOSSIL FUELS (OIL, GAS, AND COAL) OVER THE NEXT 20 TO 30 YEARS

ALL 26% 24% 24% 11% 7% 8%

GENDER
Male 26% 22% 24% 13% 9% 6%
Female 26% 26% 25% 10% 4% 9%
AGE
18 - 29 38% 26% 18% 7% 4% 7%
30 - 44 31% 24% 23% 10% 5% 9%
45 - 59 21% 26% 23% 12% 9% 9%
60 and over 19% 21% 31% 16% 8% 5%
REGION BC 27% 29% 23% 9% 5% 7%
AB 12% 17% 21% 24% 21% 5%
SK/MB 20% 13% 23% 21% 7% 15%
ON 26% 25% 25% 9% 6% 8%
QC 34% 25% 24% 8% 2% 7%
INCOME ATL 29% 23% 28% 9% 4% 7%

Less than $50,000 29% 25% 22% 9% 6% 9%

$50,000 to $100,000 26% 23% 26% 13% 6% 6%
Over $100,000 21% 25% 26% 15% 9% 4%
EDUCATION
HS or less 26% 21% 23% 12% 8% 10%
College 27% 23% 25% 12% 5% 8%
University 25% 28% 24% 10% 8% 5%
Strongly support Support Can accept Oppose Strongly oppose No opinion

Assuming it is technically and politically possible to do all of the following, do you support or oppose the same actions, or do
you not have strong opinions either way?
 SUPPORT FOR THINGS CANADA COULD DO
BAN THE SALE OF ALL NEW GAS-POWERED VEHICLES (CARS, VANS & TRUCKS) BY 2030
ALL 23% 19% 25% 15% 12% 7%
GENDER
Male 24% 17% 23% 16% 14% 5%
Female 22% 21% 26% 14% 9% 8%
AGE
18 - 29 32% 23% 20% 12% 7% 6%
30 - 44 29% 19% 24% 12% 9% 7%
45 - 59 19% 20% 22% 18% 14% 7%
60 and over 15% 15% 30% 18% 16% 6%
REGION BC 23% 18% 29% 13% 10% 6%
AB 12% 18% 21% 21% 24% 4%
SK/MB 20% 11% 21% 19% 19% 10%
ON 23% 19% 26% 15% 9% 7%
QC 28% 22% 22% 13% 10% 5%
INCOME ATL 24% 20% 27% 13% 7% 8%

Less than $50,000 25% 19% 22% 15% 10% 8%

$50,000 to $100,000 23% 18% 25% 14% 13% 6%
Over $100,000 19% 21% 30% 17% 12% 2%
EDUCATION
HS or less 21% 17% 22% 15% 15% 10%
College 25% 19% 24% 17% 10% 5%
University 23% 21% 28% 13% 11% 4%
Strongly support Support Can accept Oppose Strongly oppose No opinion

Assuming it is technically and politically possible to do all of the following, do you support or oppose the same actions, or do
you not have strong opinions either way?
 SUPPORT FOR THINGS CANADA COULD DO
TRANSITION ALL GOVERNMENT VEHICLES IN ITS FLEET TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES (LIKE CANADA POST
TRUCKS/VANS) OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS
ALL 34% 28% 22% 6% 5% 5%
GENDER
Male 35% 26% 21% 8% 6% 4%
Female 32% 30% 23% 5% 4% 6%
AGE
18 - 29 41% 29% 17% 5% 3% 5%
30 - 44 37% 28% 19% 5% 4% 7%
45 - 59 31% 29% 22% 7% 6% 6%
60 and over 29% 27% 28% 7% 5% 3%
REGION BC 37% 29% 21% 4% 3% 5%
AB 22% 26% 28% 10% 11% 3%
SK/MB 26% 29% 26% 6% 5% 8%
ON 34% 28% 21% 6% 5% 6%
QC 38% 28% 20% 7% 3% 5%
INCOME ATL 39% 28% 21% 5% 3% 4%

Less than $50,000 35% 28% 21% 6% 3% 7%

$50,000 to $100,000 34% 27% 23% 7% 4% 4%
Over $100,000 32% 31% 22% 6% 6% 3%
EDUCATION
HS or less 31% 27% 22% 7% 6% 7%
College 36% 26% 24% 6% 4% 5%
University 34% 32% 20% 6% 5% 4%
Strongly support Support Can accept Oppose Strongly oppose No opinion

Assuming it is technically and politically possible to do all of the following, do you support or oppose the same actions, or do
you not have strong opinions either way?
 SUPPORT FOR THINGS CANADA COULD DO
REQUIRE ALL NEW BUILDINGS AND HOMES IN CANADA TO HEAT SPACE AND WATER USING
ELECTRICITY AND NOT GAS, PROPANE, OR OIL BY 2022
ALL 30% 25% 23% 9% 7% 6%
GENDER
Male 30% 23% 23% 10% 9% 5%
Female 29% 27% 24% 8% 5% 7%
AGE
18 - 29 41% 26% 19% 5% 2% 6%
30 - 44 33% 25% 22% 7% 5% 7%
45 - 59 25% 26% 21% 10% 10% 8%
60 and over 22% 23% 30% 12% 9% 3%
REGION BC 28% 27% 25% 9% 5% 5%
AB 16% 22% 26% 14% 17% 5%
SK/MB 28% 18% 22% 14% 6% 12%
ON 28% 25% 23% 10% 8% 7%
QC 40% 27% 21% 4% 2% 5%
INCOME ATL 32% 26% 25% 8% 5% 4%

Less than $50,000 32% 24% 24% 8% 5% 7%

$50,000 to $100,000 29% 25% 24% 10% 7% 5%
Over $100,000 24% 31% 23% 10% 8% 3%
EDUCATION
HS or less 28% 22% 26% 9% 7% 8%
College 31% 25% 23% 9% 7% 6%
University 29% 29% 22% 9% 7% 4%
Strongly support Support Can accept Oppose Strongly oppose No opinion

Assuming it is technically and politically possible to do all of the following, do you support or oppose the same actions, or do
you not have strong opinions either way?
 SUPPORT FOR THINGS CANADA COULD DO
REQUIRE ALL EXISTING BUILDINGS AND HOMES TO SWITCH THEIR FUEL SOURCE FOR HEATING OFF
OIL, GAS, OR PROPANE BY 2040
ALL 25% 25% 24% 11% 8% 7%
GENDER
Male 27% 23% 23% 12% 10% 5%
Female 23% 27% 25% 10% 7% 8%
AGE
18 - 29 34% 26% 19% 10% 5% 7%
30 - 44 28% 27% 21% 8% 6% 8%
45 - 59 21% 26% 21% 12% 11% 8%
60 and over 18% 21% 32% 14% 11% 4%
REGION BC 23% 26% 29% 12% 6%
4%
AB 12% 19% 27% 16% 21% 5%
SK/MB 19% 18% 24% 18% 10% 11%
ON 25% 25% 23% 11% 8% 8%
QC 33% 27% 22% 8% 4% 7%
INCOME ATL 24% 32% 22% 8% 7% 7%

Less than $50,000 26% 27% 22% 10% 7% 8%

$50,000 to $100,000 26% 22% 27% 14% 7% 5%
Over $100,000 19% 30% 24% 12% 11% 4%
EDUCATION
HS or less 24% 22% 24% 11% 10% 9%
College 26% 24% 23% 12% 8% 7%
University 24% 28% 25% 10% 8% 5%
Strongly support Support Can accept Oppose Strongly oppose No opinion

Assuming it is technically and politically possible to do all of the following, do you support or oppose the same actions, or do
you not have strong opinions either way?
SUPPORT INVESTMENT IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
Strongly support 33%

Support 42%

Oppose 8%

Strongly oppose 5%

Unsure 12%

Would you support or oppose our governments making massive investments in new green infrastructure, such as renewable
energy (solar panel fields, wind farms, geothermal energy, tidal energy), building retrofits, high-speed rail, mass public transit,
and electric vehicle charging stations, as well as reforestation?
 SUPPORT INVESTMENT IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
ALL 33% 42% 8% 5% 12%
GENDER
Male 34% 41% 8% 6% 9%
Female 31% 43% 7% 4% 15%
AGE
18 - 29 43% 36% 6% 4% 11%
30 - 44 38% 41% 6% 6% 10%
45 - 59 30% 41% 8% 7% 14%
60 and over 23% 50% 10% 5% 12%
REGION BC 35% 45% 5% 4% 10%
AB 22% 40% 13% 13% 12%
SK/MB 30% 40% 8% 5% 17%
ON 32% 43% 7% 5% 13%
QC 38% 40% 6% 3% 12%
INCOME ATL 38% 46% 7% 1% 7%

Less than $50,000 34% 42% 7% 4% 13%

$50,000 to $100,000 31% 45% 8% 6% 11%
Over $100,000 34% 44% 7% 8% 7%
EDUCATION
HS or less 31% 38% 8% 6% 16%
College 33% 44% 8% 4% 11%
University 34% 44% 7% 6% 9%
Strongly support Support Oppose Strongly oppose Unsure

Would you support or oppose our governments making massive investments in new green infrastructure, such as renewable
energy (solar panel fields, wind farms, geothermal energy, tidal energy), building retrofits, high-speed rail, mass public transit,
and electric vehicle charging stations, as well as reforestation?
TRANSITIONING THE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY
AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS
If governments provided financial support to low and modest-
income households to help them transition away from fossil 41% 38% 7% 3% 11%
fuels

If your own income taxes didn’t increase as a result of the plan 45% 33% 6%2% 13%

If the wealthy and large corporations were required to

46% 32% 7% 4% 10%
contribute more in taxes to help pay for this plan

If the government committed to pay a sizeable “climate action

dividend” (similar to the GST credit) to all low and modest- 39% 38% 8% 4% 12%
income households to help offset rising energy costs

If the federal government committed to a “good jobs

guarantee” for all people currently employed in the oil, gas, 34% 39% 8% 4% 15%
and coal industry

Much more supportive Somewhat more supportive Somewhat less supportive Much less supportive It wouldn’t impact your views

Now we are going to show you some things governments could do to help the speedy transition of the economy and society
away from fossil fuels. For each, tell us whether it is something that would make you more or less supportive of a bold and
ambitious climate action plan.
 TRANSITIONING THE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY
IF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO A “GOOD JOBS GUARANTEE” FOR ALL PEOPLE
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN THE OIL, GAS, AND COAL INDUSTRY
ALL 34% 39% 8% 4% 15%
GENDER
Male 31% 38% 9% 5% 16%
Female 37% 40% 6% 2% 15%
AGE
18 - 29 42% 32% 10% 4% 12%
30 - 44 36% 37% 8% 2% 17%
45 - 59 32% 38% 8% 4% 18%
60 and over 29% 46% 7% 4% 14%
REGION BC 31% 43% 8% 2% 16%
AB 30% 42% 7% 4% 16%
SK/MB 34% 37% 7% 4% 17%
ON 35% 39% 7% 4% 15%
QC 33% 37% 9% 4% 17%
INCOME ATL 44% 34% 7% 3% 11%

Less than $50,000 37% 37% 7% 4% 15%

$50,000 to $100,000 33% 41% 9% 3% 14%
Over $100,000 31% 44% 7% 4% 13%
EDUCATION
HS or less 35% 38% 7% 3% 18%
College 37% 38% 9% 3% 13%
University 30% 42% 8% 4% 16%
Much more supportive Somewhat more supportive Somewhat less supportive Much less supportive It wouldn’t impact your views

Now we are going to show you some things governments could do to help the speedy transition of the economy and society
away from fossil fuels. For each, tell us whether it is something that would make you more or less supportive of a bold and
ambitious climate action plan.
 TRANSITIONING THE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY
IF THE WEALTHY AND LARGE CORPORATIONS WERE REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE MORE IN TAXES TO
HELP PAY FOR THIS PLAN
ALL 46% 32% 7% 4% 10%
GENDER
Male 44% 32% 8% 6% 10%
Female 48% 32% 6% 3% 11%
AGE
18 - 29 42% 35% 9% 5% 8%
30 - 44 49% 29% 8% 5% 9%
45 - 59 45% 32% 6% 3% 14%
60 and over 47% 33% 7% 4% 10%
REGION BC 46% 35% 7% 3% 8%
AB 31% 38% 8% 8% 15%
SK/MB 44% 34% 3% 5% 14%
ON 49% 31% 6% 5% 9%
QC 46% 29% 11% 4% 10%
INCOME ATL 58% 31% 2%
1% 8%

Less than $50,000 50% 30% 6% 3% 10%

$50,000 to $100,000 42% 36% 10% 5% 8%
Over $100,000 45% 33% 6% 5% 10%
EDUCATION
HS or less 45% 32% 6% 4% 13%
College 50% 30% 8% 4% 10%
University 43% 35% 9% 5% 9%
Much more supportive Somewhat more supportive Somewhat less supportive Much less supportive It wouldn’t impact your views

Now we are going to show you some things governments could do to help the speedy transition of the economy and society
away from fossil fuels. For each, tell us whether it is something that would make you more or less supportive of a bold and
ambitious climate action plan.
 TRANSITIONING THE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY
IF YOUR OWN INCOME TAXES DIDN’T INCREASE AS A RESULT OF THE PLAN
ALL 45% 33% 6% 2% 13%
GENDER
Male 43% 34% 6% 2% 13%
Female 47% 32% 6% 2% 13%
AGE
18 - 29 47% 32% 8% 2% 12%
30 - 44 47% 30% 7% 2% 14%
45 - 59 43% 33% 6% 3% 16%
60 and over 45% 37% 5% 2% 12%
REGION BC 42% 40% 7% 0% 11%
AB 31% 43% 7% 3% 16%
SK/MB 42% 31% 7% 2% 18%
ON 46% 31% 7% 3% 13%
QC 51% 30% 5% 2% 13%
INCOME ATL 58% 27% 2%1% 11%

Less than $50,000 46% 31% 6% 2% 14%

$50,000 to $100,000 46% 35% 6% 2% 11%
Over $100,000 46% 35% 5% 3% 11%
EDUCATION
HS or less 44% 34% 6% 2% 14%
College 47% 32% 5% 2% 13%
University 44% 33% 8% 2% 13%
Much more supportive Somewhat more supportive Somewhat less supportive Much less supportive It wouldn’t impact your views

Now we are going to show you some things governments could do to help the speedy transition of the economy and society
away from fossil fuels. For each, tell us whether it is something that would make you more or less supportive of a bold and
ambitious climate action plan.
 TRANSITIONING THE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY
IF GOVERNMENTS PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOW AND MODEST-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO
HELP THEM TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUEL
ALL 41% 38% 7% 3% 11%
GENDER
Male 39% 39% 7% 4% 11%
Female 43% 38% 6% 2% 11%
AGE
18 - 29 48% 34% 7% 3% 8%
30 - 44 42% 37% 8% 3% 10%
45 - 59 39% 36% 6% 4% 15%
60 and over 37% 45% 5% 3% 9%
REGION BC 41% 39% 8% 3% 9%
AB 24% 46% 8% 6% 16%
SK/MB 39% 39% 3% 4% 14%
ON 42% 37% 7% 3% 10%
QC 44% 38% 6% 2% 10%
INCOME ATL 55% 31% 5%1% 9%

Less than $50,000 47% 35% 5% 2% 11%

$50,000 to $100,000 38% 42% 7% 4% 9%
Over $100,000 34% 43% 9% 4% 10%
EDUCATION
HS or less 42% 37% 6% 3% 13%
College 45% 38% 6% 2% 10%
University 36% 41% 9% 5% 10%
Much more supportive Somewhat more supportive Somewhat less supportive Much less supportive It wouldn’t impact your views

Now we are going to show you some things governments could do to help the speedy transition of the economy and society
away from fossil fuels. For each, tell us whether it is something that would make you more or less supportive of a bold and
ambitious climate action plan.
 TRANSITIONING THE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY
IF THE GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO PAY A SIZEABLE “CLIMATE ACTION DIVIDEND” (SIMILAR TO THE GST
CREDIT) TO ALL LOW AND MODEST-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO HELP OFFSET RISING ENERGY COSTS
ALL 39% 38% 8% 4% 12%
GENDER
Male 37% 37% 9% 5% 11%
Female 40% 38% 7% 3% 12%
AGE
18 - 29 42% 37% 10% 4% 7%
30 - 44 42% 33% 9% 4% 12%
45 - 59 37% 37% 6% 4% 16%
60 and over 35% 42% 7% 4% 11%
REGION BC 38% 36% 12% 4% 10%
AB 27% 36% 10% 8% 18%
SK/MB 33% 43% 5% 3% 16%
ON 38% 38% 8% 4% 11%
QC 41% 39% 7% 3% 10%
INCOME ATL 57% 30% 4% 2% 6%

Less than $50,000 43% 37% 6% 3% 11%

$50,000 to $100,000 38% 37% 10% 5% 10%
Over $100,000 31% 43% 9% 6% 11%
EDUCATION
HS or less 38% 39% 7% 3% 14%
College 44% 34% 8% 4% 11%
University 33% 41% 9% 6% 10%
Much more supportive Somewhat more supportive Somewhat less supportive Much less supportive It wouldn’t impact your views

Now we are going to show you some things governments could do to help the speedy transition of the economy and society
away from fossil fuels. For each, tell us whether it is something that would make you more or less supportive of a bold and
ambitious climate action plan.
LIKELIHOOD TO PURCHASE A “GREEN VICTORY BOND”
Certain to 11%
Likely to 19%
Might consider it 35%
Unlikely to 12%
Certain not to 9%
Unsure 14%

One idea for how to help pay the cost of transitioning the economy away from fossil fuels would be to sell “Green Victory
Bonds” (which would be like “Victory Bonds” that were sold during World War II to help pay for the costs of the war). The money
raised from these Green Victory Bonds would be used to pay for public infrastructure needed to respond to and tackle climate
change (such as public transit, high-speed rail, building retrofits and renewable energy projects). They would also offer a
reasonable rate of return for those who buy them. Given this, how likely are you to purchase a “Green Victory Bond”?
 LIKELIHOOD TO PURCHASE A “GREEN VICTORY BOND”
ALL 11% 19% 35% 12% 9% 14%
GENDER
Male 13% 21% 35% 12% 10% 9%
Female 9% 18% 36% 11% 7% 19%
AGE
18 - 29 14% 23% 33% 9% 5% 15%
30 - 44 13% 21% 36% 10% 5% 15%
45 - 59 8% 19% 33% 14% 12% 14%
60 and over 8% 16% 38% 12% 12% 13%
REGION BC 11% 18% 40% 12% 5% 13%
AB 5% 16% 34% 13% 19% 13%
SK/MB 8% 14% 37% 11% 11% 18%
ON 9% 19% 37% 13% 7% 14%
QC 15% 23% 29% 9% 9% 14%
INCOME ATL 15% 23% 35% 9% 6% 13%

Less than $50,000 11% 20% 34% 11% 9% 16%

$50,000 to $100,000 11% 20% 38% 12% 7% 12%
Over $100,000 12% 20% 38% 12% 11% 8%
EDUCATION
HS or less 8% 17% 31% 14% 11% 19%
College 12% 18% 39% 10% 8% 13%
University 11% 24% 36% 11% 8% 10%
Certain to Likely to Might consider it Unlikely to Certain not to Unsure

Given this, how likely are you to purchase a “Green Victory Bond”?
AWARE OF “GREEN NEW DEAL”

Yes, definitely
14%

19% I think so

67%

No

Before today, have you heard of the term “Green New Deal”?
 AWARE OF “GREEN NEW DEAL”
ALL 14% 19% 67%
GENDER
Male 17% 21% 62%
Female 11% 17% 72%
AGE
18 - 29 19% 23% 57%
30 - 44 15% 21% 64%
45 - 59 13% 15% 73%
60 and over 11% 19% 70%
REGION BC 16% 21% 63%
AB 12% 19% 69%
SK/MB 9% 18% 73%
ON 17% 17% 66%
QC 11% 24% 65%
INCOME ATL 15% 12% 73%

Less than $50,000 14% 19% 67%

$50,000 to $100,000 13% 18% 69%
Over $100,000 19% 20% 61%
EDUCATION
HS or less 11% 15% 74%
College 12% 22% 67%
University 20% 20% 59%
Yes, definitely I think so No

Before today, have you heard of the term “Green New Deal”?
FAMILIARITY WITH “GREEN NEW DEAL”
THOSE AWARE OF “GREEN NEW DEAL”

Very familiar
17%

38%

Somewhat familiar

45%
Only vaguely heard about it

How familiar would you say you are with what “A Green New Deal” refers to?
 FAMILIARITY WITH “GREEN NEW DEAL”
THOSE AWARE OF “GREEN NEW DEAL”
ALL 17% 45% 38%
GENDER
Male 21% 44% 36%
Female 12% 46% 42%
AGE
18 - 29 19% 56% 25%
30 - 44 22% 47% 31%
45 - 59 15% 47% 38%
60 and over 10% 29% 60%
REGION BC 13% 52% 36%
AB 17% 48% 34%
SK/MB 14% 40% 47%
ON 18% 44% 38%
QC 17% 41% 42%
INCOME ATL 20% 49% 31%

Less than $50,000 17% 42% 41%

$50,000 to $100,000 12% 50% 38%
Over $100,000 24% 43% 33%
EDUCATION
HS or less 18% 44% 37%
College 12% 40% 48%
University 21% 50% 30%
Very familiar Somewhat familiar Only vaguely heard about it

How familiar would you say you are with what “A Green New Deal” refers to?
SUPPORT FOR A MADE-IN-CANADA GREEN NEW DEAL
THOSE AWARE OF “GREEN NEW DEAL”

Strongly support 29%

Somewhat support 40%

Somewhat oppose 8%

Strongly oppose 8%

Unsure 14%

From what you know, do you support or oppose a made-in-Canada Green New Deal?
 SUPPORT FOR A MADE-IN-CANADA GREEN NEW DEAL
THOSE AWARE OF “GREEN NEW DEAL”
ALL 29% 40% 8% 8% 14%
GENDER
Male 29% 41% 8% 9% 13%
Female 30% 40% 8% 7% 15%
AGE
18 - 29 34% 38% 8% 6% 14%
30 - 44 31% 39% 10% 5% 15%
45 - 59 29% 38% 7% 12% 14%
60 and over 24% 46% 7% 10% 13%
REGION BC 27% 45% 9% 7% 11%
AB 23% 32% 11% 15% 18%
SK/MB 30% 41% 13% 3% 12%
ON 32% 39% 6% 10% 14%
QC 27% 43% 9% 5% 16%
INCOME ATL 42% 41% 4% 6% 7%

Less than $50,000 32% 42% 7% 8% 12%

$50,000 to $100,000 27% 41% 11% 7% 14%
Over $100,000 26% 44% 7% 12% 11%
EDUCATION
HS or less 30% 38% 9% 10% 12%
College 27% 43% 8% 7% 15%
University 31% 40% 7% 9% 14%
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Unsure

From what you know, do you support or oppose a made-in-Canada Green New Deal?
SUPPORT FOR A GREEN NEW DEAL
Strongly support 34%

Somewhat support 38%

Somewhat oppose 6%

Strongly oppose 6%
I do not have clear views
on this 17%
Here’s a definition of the Green New Deal: “A Green New Deal is an ambitious vision for tackling the twin crises of climate
change and inequality. It would see us cut our greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2030, while leaving no one behind. It
would be a comprehensive plan to massively invest in green infrastructure and renewable energy, and to transform our economy
to address the scale of the climate emergency and deepening inequalities. It would see the creation of millions of jobs in the
areas of economic/energy transition, affordable housing construction, reforestation, and in the caring economy (education, child
care, elder care, etc).” Based on this description, is this something you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose,
or strongly oppose or do you not have clear views?
 SUPPORT FOR A GREEN NEW DEAL
ALL 34% 38% 6% 6% 17%
GENDER
Male 32% 40% 6% 7% 14%
Female 35% 36% 6% 4% 19%
AGE
18 - 29 40% 37% 6% 6% 11%
30 - 44 36% 37% 7% 4% 16%
45 - 59 30% 37% 7% 6% 21%
60 and over 31% 41% 6% 6% 17%
REGION BC 35% 38% 5% 5% 17%
AB 20% 36% 10% 11% 22%
SK/MB 29% 38% 4% 5% 24%
ON 35% 37% 7% 5% 16%
QC 36% 41% 6% 5% 13%
INCOME ATL 43% 36% 4% 4% 13%

Less than $50,000 36% 37% 6% 4% 18%

$50,000 to $100,000 33% 40% 8% 4% 15%
Over $100,000 36% 37% 6% 10% 11%
EDUCATION
HS or less 29% 38% 6% 6% 21%
College 36% 37% 6% 5% 15%
University 36% 39% 7% 6% 13%
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose I do you not have clear views on this

Based on this description, is this something you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose or
do you not have clear views?
AS CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRESSES AND MORE PEOPLE ARE DISPLACED BY MAJOR
WEATHER EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD, CANADA HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO ACCEPT
HIGHER NUMBERS OF CLIMATE MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

Strongly agree 14%

Agree 31%

Disagree 20%

Strongly disagree 16%

Don’t know / no opinion 19%

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: As climate change progresses and more people are displaced by major
weather events around the world, Canada has a responsibility to accept higher numbers of climate migrants and refugees?
 AS CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRESSES AND MORE PEOPLE ARE DISPLACED BY MAJOR
WEATHER EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD, CANADA HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO ACCEPT
HIGHER NUMBERS OF CLIMATE MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
ALL 14% 31% 20% 16% 19%
GENDER
Male 15% 32% 19% 18% 16%
Female 13% 30% 22% 14% 21%
AGE
18 - 29 21% 35% 16% 8% 20%
30 - 44 19% 32% 18% 13% 19%
45 - 59 11% 28% 21% 23% 16%
60 and over 7% 30% 25% 18% 19%
REGION BC 13% 35% 19% 12% 21%
AB 11% 31% 23% 24% 12%
SK/MB 12% 26% 22% 21% 19%
ON 15% 30% 20% 15% 20%
QC 15% 32% 21% 15% 18%
INCOME ATL 18% 34% 16% 13% 19%

Less than $50,000 16% 26% 20% 15% 23%

$50,000 to $100,000 13% 36% 20% 16% 15%
Over $100,000 13% 38% 21% 17% 10%
EDUCATION
HS or less 12% 25% 21% 18% 23%
College 13% 32% 22% 16% 17%
University 17% 36% 18% 14% 16%
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Don’t know / no opinion

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: As climate change progresses and more people are displaced by major
weather events around the world, Canada has a responsibility to accept higher numbers of climate migrants and refugees?
DO YOU CURRENTLY WORK IN THE OIL, GAS, OR COAL
INDUSTRY OR IN A JOB CLOSELY RELATED

Yes
6% 5% 4%

Maybe

No

85%
Don’t know / no opinion

Do you currently work in the oil, gas, or coal industry, or in a job closely related to those sectors?
 DO YOU CURRENTLY WORK IN THE OIL, GAS, OR COAL
INDUSTRY OR IN A JOB CLOSELY RELATED
ALL 5% 4% 84% 6%
GENDER
Male 8% 5% 83% 5%
Female 3% 4% 86% 8%
AGE
18 - 29 9% 6% 75% 10%
30 - 44 9% 7% 78% 6%
45 - 59 4% 3% 87% 6%
60 and over 1%
1% 94% 4%
REGION BC 6% 5% 85% 4%
AB 11% 3% 80% 6%
SK/MB 5% 2% 85% 8%
ON 5% 4% 84% 6%
QC 2% 5% 86% 8%
INCOME ATL 4% 3% 89% 4%

Less than $50,000 5% 4% 84% 7%

$50,000 to $100,000 4% 5% 87% 4%
Over $100,000 10% 2% 84% 4%
EDUCATION
HS or less 5% 4% 84% 7%
College 4% 4% 85% 6%
University 6% 4% 84% 6%
Yes Maybe No Don’t know / no opinion

Do you currently work in the oil, gas, or coal industry, or in a job closely related to those sectors?
WOULD YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO BE EMPLOYED IN
THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
THOSE 18 TO 65

Yes
11%
25%
Maybe
18%

No

46%
Don’t know / no opinion

If you have or plan to have children, would you want your child to be employed in the oil and gas industry?
 WOULD YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO BE EMPLOYED IN
THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
THOSE 18 TO 65
ALL 11% 18% 46% 25%
GENDER
Male 15% 21% 43% 21%
Female 7% 16% 48% 29%
AGE 18 - 29 10% 16% 47% 27%
30 - 44 10% 21% 48% 20%
45 - 59 13% 19% 44% 24%
60 and over 10% 17% 45% 29%
REGION
BC 10% 19% 49% 22%
AB 18% 26% 34% 21%
SK/MB 15% 22% 37% 26%
ON 11% 19% 45% 26%
QC 7% 14% 53% 27%
ATL 10% 13% 50% 27%
INCOME
Less than $50,000 10% 16% 48% 26%
$50,000 to $100,000 11% 21% 45% 23%
Over $100,000 12% 22% 44% 21%
EDUCATION
HS or less 12% 16% 44% 29%
College 10% 18% 46% 26%
University 11% 22% 47% 21%
CURRENTLY WORK IN
OIL AND GAS Yes 57% 13% 25% 4%
No 9% 17% 51% 23%
Yes Maybe No Don’t know / no opinion

If you have or plan to have children, would you want your child to be employed in the oil and gas industry?