Mccarthy iconMccarthyMay 20, 2026

Building Out The Electricity Grid: Canada’s New National Electricity Strategy

On May 14, 2026, the Canadian government announced the launch of a new National Electricity Strategy. [1] The strategy aims to double the capacity of Canada's electricity grid by 2050 and supply clean, reliable, affordable power across the country for decades to come.

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On May 14, 2026, the Canadian government announced the launch of a new National Electricity Strategy.

[1] The strategy aims to double the capacity of Canada's electricity grid by 2050 and supply clean, reliable, affordable power across the country for decades to come.

Development of the strategy will involve consultations over the next few months with the provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples, utility companies, and unions.

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On May 14, 2026, the Canadian government announced the launch of a new National Electricity Strategy. [1] The strategy aims to double the capacity of Canada's electricity grid by 2050 and supply clean, reliable, affordable power across the country for decades to come. Development of the strategy will involve consultations over the next few months with the provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples, utility companies, and unions.

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