With the 2025 vote around the corner, parties reveal starkly different visions for Canada’s energy future—from oil expansion to clean energy revolutions
As the 2025 federal election countdown intensifies, energy policy is once again emerging as a political lightning rod — especially in resource-rich ridings like Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies.
From climate-conscious commitments to oil-fueled growth strategies, each party is carving out its stance on how Canada should power its economy, protect the environment, and navigate its relationship with global markets.
Let’s break down where the five major parties stand on energy heading into the April 28 election:
Liberal Party of Canada: Clean Incentives & Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
Under new leadership from Mark Carney, the Liberals are pledging a pivot to cleaner energy — starting with the repeal of the federal carbon tax as of April 1.
Other energy-related promises include:
- Subsidies for zero-emission vehicle purchases
- Phasing out fossil fuels in government buildings by 2030
- Focus on carbon sequestration and environmental conservation
- Opposition to “unsustainable development practices”
The Liberals frame their platform as balancing economic resilience with climate urgency — signaling more private-sector-friendly green innovation ahead.
Conservative Party of Canada: Oil, LNG, and Energy Sovereignty
Led by Pierre Poilievre, the Conservatives want to make energy Canada’s “economic backbone” again — by boosting exports, breaking U.S. dependency, and greenlighting major infrastructure.
Core commitments include:
- Expediting new pipeline approvals
- Fast-tracking LNG projects across the country
- Approving a Canada-first national energy corridor
- Supporting mega-projects like LNG Newfoundland and Labrador
- Challenging U.S. influence and promoting “energy independence”
The message: Let Canada sell its energy to the world — and use the profits to reinvest at home.
New Democratic Party (NDP): People First, Profits Last
The NDP says it’s time to stop rewarding polluters and start prioritizing affordability, equity, and environmental accountability.
Led by Jagmeet Singh, the party proposes:
- Ending oil and gas subsidies and tax breaks
- Implementing a border carbon adjustment to protect Canadian industries
- Linking climate action to job security and affordability
The NDP is pitching a bold, people-centric energy transition — one where workers aren’t left behind.
Green Party of Canada: Full Clean Energy Transition
For the Green Party, there’s no middle ground: Canada must exit fossil fuels completely and embrace a fully renewable energy economy.
Their plan includes:
- A ban on all new fossil fuel projects
- Major investment in clean energy research and tech
- A nationwide building retrofit program to lower energy use
- A national power grid to expand access to renewable electricity
- Strict mining rules and clean-energy requirements for AI data centers
- Full Indigenous consultation on all natural resource projects
The Greens are painting a vision of Canada as a climate leader — one that acts boldly, fast, and fairly.
People’s Party of Canada (PPC): Pro-Pipeline and Proud
The PPC takes a sharply different approach, emphasizing growth in the traditional energy sector and rejecting the shift toward alternative sources.
Their platform features:
- Repealing legislation like Bill C-69 to clear the path for pipelines
- Privatizing and fully activating the Trans Mountain pipeline
- Rejecting “green energy hype” in favor of global oil competitiveness
- Framing Canadian oil as a cleaner ethical alternative to imports from countries like Russia or Venezuela
The PPC says Canada shouldn’t shy away from oil — it should own its strength in the sector.
Why It Matters in the North
In ridings like Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies, where oil, gas, and resource development are key economic drivers, energy policy is more than a talking point — it’s a matter of livelihoods.
Voters will get the chance to ask tough questions during the April 15 all-candidates forum in Fort St. John, where five local candidates will face off:
- David Watson (PPC)
- Mary Forbes (Green)
- Cory Longley (NDP)
- Peter Njenga (Liberal)
- Bob Zimmer (Conservative – incumbent)
Energy, Climate, and the 2025 Ballot
As the climate crisis accelerates and global energy markets shift, the energy platforms of each party reveal not just different policies — but entirely different priorities and visions for Canada’s future.
So the question isn’t just where Canada gets its energy — it’s who decides, who benefits, and how fast we change.
