Positive Energy
The University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy program uses the convening power of the university to bring together academic researchers and senior decision-makers from industry, government, Indigenous communities, local communities and environmental organizations to determine how to strengthen public confidence in energy decision-making.
News from PE
Public Opinion Survey
Public Opinion Survey
Canadians tilt toward non-partisanship on energy decisions; academics and indus…
Public opinion survey by Positive Energy and Nanos Research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the balance between political influence and expert …
Public Opinion Survey
Public Opinion Survey
Canadians have diverse views on electrifying more of their energy needs; those …
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate ambition, alignment of climate policies with views of Canadians and Indigenous partnership…
Public Opinion Survey
Public Opinion Survey
A majority of Canadians believe in the importance of oil and gas to Canada's cu…
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on oil and gas, more particularly how important they are to Canada’s current and future economy as we…
PE in the Media
The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
Data Dive with Nik Nanos: Are Canadians willing to help the transition to a gre…
Article by Nik Nanos on The Globe and Mail discussing the results of the Spring 2024 Public Opinion Survey Results with Positive Energy.
National Post
National Post
'Wake-up call:' Government's own research suggests Canadians are worried about …
Article in the National Post featuring Monica Gattinger analyzing key pieces of the Spring 2024 Public Opinion Survey Results with Nik Nanos.
Daily Oil Bulletin
Daily Oil Bulletin
Increased number of Canadians see oil and gaz as important to economy: survey
An article by the Daily Oil Bulletin discussing the results of the Fall 2023 Public Opinion by Positive Energy and Nik Nanos.
Engagements
Jun 15
A More Complete Roadmap: Overcoming Obstacles on Canada's Net Zero Journey
On Wednesday, June 15th 2022, from 8:30AM to 5PM, the ISSP and Positive Energy hosted a conference featuring a variety of speakers and industry repres…
Mar 28
Monica Gattinger presents to Canada's Energy and Utility Regulators (CAMPUT)
The panel explored the importance of meaningful engagement in energy project regulation. The panel addressed the following questions:
How important i…
Mar 1
Canada’s Energy Future in an Age of Climate Change - Positive Energy Report Launch - March 2019
Positive Energy was delighted to launch its latest report Canada’s Energy Future in an Age of Climate Change: How Partisanship, Polarization and Paroc…
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