73% of Canadians Support New Oil Pipelines to Coasts: POLL

73% of Canadians Support New Oil Pipelines to Coasts: POLL

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Polling - Canadians Support Pipelines to Coasts - Environics July 2025

Is public support for nation-building projects like pipelines staying strong?

New research by Environics shows that a significant majority of Canadians remain supportive of new oil pipelines. According to the report, respondents sense that Canada needs to adopt a different approach when it comes to developing our natural resources and trade infrastructure.

Based on a national survey of over 2,000 Canadians, the polling confirms not just unwavering support for oil and gas, but a significant shift in public opinion; for example, support for a new eastern pipeline has surged from 50% over the last decade to nearly three-quarters of Canadians today.

The results echo a previous Nanos survey in June that also found 73% of Canadians would support or somewhat support building a national energy corridor, including a new pipeline to transport oil and gas from Alberta to Eastern Canada.

Research Poll Highlights

73 per cent of Canadians support building new pipelines to east and west coasts - Environics Polling

  • 73% support building new pipelines to both the west and east coasts
  • 72% believe new pipelines and other important goals can be balanced (read report for clarification)
  • 65% approve of government plans to shorten and streamline approval timelines for major energy projects
  • 62% support the development of oil sands, a level of support not seen since 2012
  • 56% of Canadians want fewer barriers for natural resource project approvals
  • 50% of Canadians want both renewable and conventional energy to be prioritized in the national interest
  • 26% of Canadians want a focus on clean energy alone, while 13% want only conventional energy
  • Between 2014 to 2024, public support for a new eastern pipeline hovered around 50%; today it has risen to almost three-quarters (73%) of Canadians

Canada Needs to Get Going - Now!

62 per cent of Canadians support oil sands sector for economic benefits - Environics Polling

To secure a strong and prosperous future, Canada must move forward expeditiously and build the trade infrastructure—pipelines, powerlines, ports, railways, and roads—to get our resources to new markets. These projects will create jobs, attract investment, and ensure our communities thrive for generations.

Global demand for oil and natural gas continues to rise, and Canada is uniquely positioned to meet this need. Our country has a proven track record as a reliable and trustworthy supplier, valued by our international trading partners. This confidence is reflected at home, with 62% of Canadians now supporting oil sands development—our largest oil resource with over 160 billion barrels of extractable barrels in reserve—a level of support not seen since 2012.

Canada’s energy can help power families, businesses, and entire economies the world over. The time to move forward is now!

Canadian pipeline infographics - Canada Action