Once a Climate Leader, Canada Is Doubling Down on Oil
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has shifted the country's focus from ambitious climate policies to supporting the fossil fuel industry. This change comes as Canada faces economic challenges and pressure from Alberta's conservatives. Critics argue that this approach is a regression and not aligned with future global energy needs.
- ▪Mark Carney, previously a climate advocate, has reversed Canada's climate policies since taking office.
- ▪He has struck a deal to support Alberta's tar sands oil industry and expand natural gas use.
- ▪Carney claims that investing in oil and gas will provide economic security while still addressing carbon emissions.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, on May 14, 2026.Dave Chan/AFP via Getty via Grist Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Before he became prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney was perhaps one of the world’s biggest supporters of the idea that climate action was good business.
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