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SURVEY SAYS

Canadian Women Want More Balanced Energy Policy by Will Gibson

A new survey has found a growing number of Canadian women are concerned about the effect energy policies, such as the federal carbon tax, have on the affordability of their day-to-day lives. The Leger survey, commissioned by Cal- gary-based advocacy group Canada Powered by Women, also discovered a growing number of

Canadian women want more information and a voice in energy policies. “Affordability is a huge challenge and engaged women — those who read the news, are interested in politics and want a say in government policy — want more details about energy policies specifically, including the carbon tax,” says Tracey Bodnarchuk, CEO and one of the founders of Canada Powered by Wom- en, a non-profit, non-partisan group with 2,400 members across the country.

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