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100+ Groups Demand Federal Support for Renewable Energy Grid

7/5/2025

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More than 100 Canadian organizations are rallying for federal support to establish an east-west electricity grid, promising to boost energy security and generate 300,000 jobs. They advocate for renewable energy and Indigenous ownership, voicing their concerns after the contentious Bill C-5, which could fast-track projects at the expense of environmental protections and Indigenous rights.

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More than 100 Canadian organizations are rallying for federal support to establish an east-west electricity grid, promising to boost energy security and generate 300,000 jobs. They advocate for renewable energy and Indigenous ownership, voicing their concerns after the contentious Bill C-5, which could fast-track projects at the expense of environmental protections and Indigenous rights.