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Today, however, the real 昀椀ght for economic sovereignty is happening on
the global clean energy stage. With over 80 per cent of Canada’s electricity
already drawn from emissions-free sources like hydroelectricity, nuclear,
wind and solar, we are not starting from scratch—we are accelerating from a
position of profound, built-in strength and innovation.
The $1-trillion buildout is not merely an environmental goal; it is an
economic survival imperative. As global trade policies shift and international
demand for sustainable power skyrockets, Canada must secure its position as
the premier energy supplier of the 21st century.
Energizing economic resilience
This energy transformation will power every corner of the country, from the
Anahim Lake Solar Project in B.C. to the Des Neiges Wind Farms in Quebec,
which we’re pro昀椀ling in our Cover Story.
Key drivers of this industrial wave include:
• Massive Infrastructure Needs: Meeting soaring demands from AI data
centres, industrial electri昀椀cation, and population growth requires adding up
to 88 gigawatts of wind, solar, and storage over the next decade.
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