Earlier this month, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) published a release sharing that over 100 groups throughout Canada were calling on the Government of Canada to prioritize Canada’s east-west electricity grid with renewable energy while upholding the rights of Indigenous people and workers.
A letter to the prime minister and other groups highlighted the benefits of an east-west electricity grid backed by renewable power. It will bring new jobs and enhance affordability, national security and health to communications and businesses throughout the nation.
“Building an east-west electricity grid across Canada is a huge opportunity that will improve our energy security and create thousands of jobs. With demand for power going up, our electricity system needs to be powered by renewable energy, not fossil fuels. A renewable-backed electricity grid will lower people’s energy bills while limiting environmental harm and pollution.
“We are united in our call for an east-west electricity grid and all required projects to uphold workers’ and Indigenous rights. We need a grid that connects people, protects the climate and respects communities.”
Stephen Thomas, Clean Energy Manager, David Suzuki Foundation
The release from CAPE gives more details on what was included in the letter and the background of the issue. You can read that here – https://cape.ca/press_release/call-to-build-canadas-east-west-electricity-grid-with-renewable-energy-that-upholds-indigenous-rights/