More than 100 groups across Canada have united in a call to action, urging Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government to prioritize the development of a national east-west Electricity Grid with Renewable Energy. This ambitious project, originally a 2025 federal campaign commitment, is not only a nation-building opportunity—it is a chance to reimagine Canada’s energy future while ensuring communities have fair access to reliable power.
For many households, particularly in rural, northern, and remote areas, access to affordable electricity remains a challenge. Aging infrastructure and reliance on fossil fuels have left communities exposed to high costs and energy insecurity. By expanding an interconnected Electricity Grid with Renewable Energy, provinces and territories will be able to share clean power across regions, lowering household bills, improving reliability, and building stronger local economies.
Equally important is ensuring Indigenous communities are included as partners in this energy transition. Indigenous nations have already demonstrated leadership in clean power projects such as wind farms, solar initiatives, and microgrids. Protecting Indigenous rights and creating pathways for ownership will not only bring equity to the process but also strengthen Canada’s ability to deliver community-driven solutions that last for generations.
Beyond accessibility, a modernized Electricity Grid with Renewable Energy represents a critical step forward in Canada’s infrastructure. It will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create thousands of jobs, and improve national security by making the country less reliant on volatile energy markets.
The coalition of 105 environmental, labour, Indigenous, and community groups has made the message clear: Canada must move now. Building this grid is about more than power—it is about connecting people, protecting rights, and securing a sustainable future for all Canadians.
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