Fossil gas, often referred to as “natural gas,” is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) that contributes to climate change when it leaks from fracking operations – a process using tons of water and a mix of dangerous chemicals, which can contaminate our drinking water and cause earthquakes. 

Most of the gas used in Ontario is imported from the U.S., which means there’s a lot of uncertainty about the availability and cost of gas going forward in light of U.S. President Trump’s threats of a trade war. 
 
While jurisdictions across Canada are moving away from gas and turning to renewable sources of energy to generate electricity, Ontario lags behind, keeping us reliant on toxic fossil fuels.

We don't need new fossil fuels to meet Ontario's energy needs. Renewables like wind and solar are now the cheapest form of new electricity generation, resulting in lower bills for households and businesses. We can build more renewable energy here in Ontario, freeing us from any need for volatile imported gas. 
 
If the province truly wanted to keep energy costs down, it would invest in renewable energy and make home retrofits more affordable. 
 
Is Ontario going to sit out on the energy transition and miss the opportunity to build a truly clean electricity grid and all the benefits that it brings? 

Send a message to the leaders of Ontario's political parties: We need to take the climate crisis seriously, enhance our energy security, and build a clean electricity grid.

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