Canadians Embrace Dual Path: Oil and Gas Exports Alongside Clean Energy Transition A survey by Nanos Research shows strong Canadian support for expanding oil and gas exports, particularly to offset cost pressures and reduce global emissions, while also investing in clean electricity for domestic use. The data highlights a shifting perception where energy security and environmental goals are seen as compatible rather than contradictory. Nik Nanos, chief data scientist at Nanos Research and official pollster for The Globe and Mail and CTV News, reports that Canadians are increasingly supportive of both oil and gas exports and clean electricity. A survey for the University of Ottawa's Positive Energy Initiative reveals 87% of Canadians view oil and gas as important to the current economy, with 71% seeing it as crucial for the future. This support spans political affiliations, including significant backing from Liberal voters, and is tied to the belief that Canadian exports can displace dirtier global energy sources, potentially aiding climate change mitigation.Simultaneously, Canadians are actively transitioning to electric power for homes and transportation, indicating a pragmatic approach to balancing affordability, reliability, and emission reductions in the energy sector.