About 60% of Canadians want to increase oil exports to challenge countries producing less responsible energy, a 7% increase in the last nine months, according to a poll done by Leger on behalf of the Modern Miracle Network. .“We are delighted to see an overwhelming majority of Canadians agree we are the best in the world and that Canadian carbon tech is the better solution to global environmental challenges,” said Modern Miracle Network executive director Michael Binnion in a Tuesday statement. .Support for Canadian oil and gas grew among women (+8%), Ontarians (+11%), and Atlantic Canadians (+12%) since a poll done in October. About 67% of respondents supported carbon technology. .The one area showing substantive opposition to oil and gas was Quebec. .The poll said 53% of Canadians believe oil and gas jobs should be supported by the government. .According to the poll, 60% of respondents said involving indigenous people in oil and gas development is real action on reconciliation and eliminating reserve poverty. This is a 17% increase in Atlantic Canada and an 18% uptick in Manitoba and Saskatchewan since the last poll. .“Energy is not a partisan issue, but a national issue that's ultimately about Canadian society,” said Binnion. .“We are particularly proud to see Canadians’ support for our industry’s contribution to the nation, and the planet, despite the narrative used by some politicians and media.” .Favourable opinions about expanding the Trans Mountain Pipeline have increased in British Columbia and remain high in Alberta, according to a poll done by Research Co. .READ MORE: Poll: Support for Trans Mountain up in BC, down in Alberta.“The proportion of British Columbians who want the provincial government to do anything necessary to ensure that the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion does not happen dropped from 41% in October 2021 to 33% in July 2022,” said Research Co. president Mario Canseco. .“In Alberta, 25% of residents share the same point of view.”.The Leger poll was conducted online with a random sample of 1,538 Canadians between July 8 and 10. No margin of error was provided.
