Tell Prime Minister Mark Carney:
Build a People's Power Grid
Mark Carney is stepping into the role of Prime Minister at a pivotal moment for Canada. His first move was to cancel the consumer carbon tax, but we still don't know what he will do instead to secure a sustainable, affordable future for all of us.
With an election on the horizon, we have a short window to influence what the new PM does next. Join us in calling on Prime Minister Carney to champion a transformative, nation-building project that takes the climate emergency seriously: a publicly owned, east-west electricity grid that connects renewable energy projects from coast to coast, and provides the country with clean, secure electricity, while lowering electricity bills.
View the letter to Prime Minister Carney
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Dear Prime Minister Carney,
Congratulations on your election as the new Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister of Canada.
As you step into this pivotal role, Canada is facing unprecedented challenges.The climate emergency is here, everyday costs are spiraling out of control, and growing U.S. political instability is only adding to the pressure. Your first move—cancelling the consumer carbon tax—has clearly captured attention, but it raises a critical question: What will you do instead to secure a sustainable, affordable future for all of us?
With an election on the horizon, this is your moment to demonstrate leadership and vision. We urge you and the Liberal Party to seize this opportunity by championing a transformative, nation-building project: a publicly owned, east-west electricity grid that connects renewable energy projects, powering the country with clean, affordable electricity.
For too long, Canada’s energy infrastructure has been built to serve corporate profits and U.S. markets instead of the needs of everyday people. Taxpayer-funded pipelines lock us into fossil fuels, but a national, publicly owned power grid would be a once-in-a-generation investment in Canada’s energy independence. This ambitious project is not just an opportunity for energy security – it is an opportunity to listen to the majority of Canadians and make Canada a global leader in renewable energy.
Here’s how the People’s Power Grid would benefit all of us:
✅ Lower energy costs for Canadians by ensuring access to affordable, publicly owned power.
✅ Strengthen Canada's economy by providing stable, reliable, and affordable energy to industries and manufacturers across the country, enabling them to scale operations and boost domestic production.
✅ Create good, sustainable jobs in renewable energy, grid infrastructure, and Canadian manufacturing in communities across the country.
✅ Break Big Oil’s monopoly, positioning Canada as a global leader in renewables.
✅ Advance Indigenous energy sovereignty by supporting Indigenous-led renewable projects.
✅ Reduce dependence on the U.S., strengthening Canada’s energy independence against external political and economic threats.
The reality is that more pipelines aren’t the solution. Reviving fossil fuel projects, like the proposed Energy East pipeline, would tie us to a declining industry and lock us into an unsustainable energy future. Even if these pipelines were built, they would come online too late to solve today’s energy crisis, and would compete in an oversaturated global oil market. As the climate emergency worsens, the world is moving away from fossil fuels. More pipelines would further burden all of us with the cost of outdated, dirty energy while undermining our global competitiveness in the renewable energy sector.
This isn’t just about energy, it’s about securing Canada’s economic future. The U.S. is using tariffs, trade restrictions, and control over supply chains to gain a competitive edge. At the same time, the vast majority of Canadians want their government to prioritize climate action and invest in renewables, not fossil fuels. Your choice is clear: prop up an outdated industry, or invest in our future.1
By investing in a publicly owned, renewable east-west power grid, Canada can lower manufacturing costs, stimulate industrial growth, and increase self-sufficiency in clean production. This would position us as a leader in clean, sustainable energy while significantly reducing our reliance on U.S. energy and supply chains.
We call on you to make this project– the People’s Power Grid– a cornerstone of your platform for the upcoming election. We deserve a grid that works for people, not polluters.
Once again, congratulations on your election. The decisions you make today will shape the future of Canada for generations to come. If you choose bold, climate-forward actions that prioritize the well-being of Canadians and our planet, you will have our support every step of the way. But if you opt for the status quo and fail to invest in energy independence, a resilient future, and a liveable climate, be assured that people across Canada will rise up to hold you accountable.
Let’s build a clean, affordable, and independent energy future for all of us.
1: Majority of Canadians support climate action and renewable energy ahead of federal election
Read the letter
Dear Prime Minister Carney,
Congratulations on your election as the new Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister of Canada.
As you step into this pivotal role, Canada is facing unprecedented challenges.The climate emergency is here, everyday costs are spiraling out of control, and growing U.S. political instability is only adding to the pressure. Your first move—cancelling the consumer carbon tax—has clearly captured attention, but it raises a critical question: What will you do instead to secure a sustainable, affordable future for all of us?
With an election on the horizon, this is your moment to demonstrate leadership and vision. We urge you and the Liberal Party to seize this opportunity by championing a transformative, nation-building project: a publicly owned, east-west electricity grid that connects renewable energy projects, powering the country with clean, affordable electricity.
For too long, Canada’s energy infrastructure has been built to serve corporate profits and U.S. markets instead of the needs of everyday people. Taxpayer-funded pipelines lock us into fossil fuels, but a national, publicly owned power grid would be a once-in-a-generation investment in Canada’s energy independence. This ambitious project is not just an opportunity for energy security – it is an opportunity to listen to the majority of Canadians and make Canada a global leader in renewable energy.
Here’s how the People’s Power Grid would benefit all of us:
✅ Lower energy costs for Canadians by ensuring access to affordable, publicly owned power.
✅ Strengthen Canada’s economy by providing stable, reliable, and affordable energy to industries and manufacturers across the country, enabling them to scale operations and boost domestic production.
✅ Create good, sustainable jobs in renewable energy, grid infrastructure, and Canadian manufacturing in communities across the country.
✅ Break Big Oil’s monopoly, positioning Canada as a global leader in renewables.
✅ Advance Indigenous energy sovereignty by supporting Indigenous-led renewable projects.
✅ Reduce dependence on the U.S., strengthening Canada’s energy independence against external political and economic threats.
The reality is that more pipelines aren’t the solution. Reviving fossil fuel projects, like the proposed Energy East pipeline, would tie us to a declining industry and lock us into an unsustainable energy future. Even if these pipelines were built, they would come online too late to solve today’s energy crisis, and would compete in an oversaturated global oil market. As the climate emergency worsens, the world is moving away from fossil fuels. More pipelines would further burden all of us with the cost of outdated, dirty energy while undermining our global competitiveness in the renewable energy sector.
This isn’t just about energy, it’s about securing Canada’s economic future. The U.S. is using tariffs, trade restrictions, and control over supply chains to gain a competitive edge. At the same time, the vast majority of Canadians want their government to prioritize climate action and invest in renewables, not fossil fuels. Your choice is clear: prop up an outdated industry, or invest in our future.1
By investing in a publicly owned, renewable east-west power grid, Canada can lower manufacturing costs, stimulate industrial growth, and increase self-sufficiency in clean production. This would position us as a leader in clean, sustainable energy while significantly reducing our reliance on U.S. energy and supply chains.
We call on you to make this project– the People’s Power Grid– a cornerstone of your platform for the upcoming election. We deserve a grid that works for people, not polluters.
Once again, congratulations on your election. The decisions you make today will shape the future of Canada for generations to come. If you choose bold, climate-forward actions that prioritize the well-being of Canadians and our planet, you will have our support every step of the way. But if you opt for the status quo and fail to invest in energy independence, a resilient future, and a liveable climate, be assured that people across Canada will rise up to hold you accountable.
Let’s build a clean, affordable, and independent energy future for all of us.
1: Majority of Canadians support climate action and renewable energy ahead of federal election
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