Letters to the Editor, July 2, 2026

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It is time for our government to close the revolving door between oil executives and public office

Published Jul 02, 2026 • 1 minute read

OUT OF GAS

Canada’s climate commitments are being dismantled from the inside out due to the fossil fuel industry’s grip on our government. In 2023 alone, fossil fuel lobbyists held more than 1,200 meetings with federal officials, an average of nearly five every single business day! This continuous access gives them undue influence over the policies meant to regulate them. The industry’s defence is always economic, citing the energy sector’s 9% contribution to our gross domestic product. However, this leverage is used to extort public funds. Despite promises to end fossil fuel handouts, our government continues to funnel billions in subsidies, tax breaks, and public financing into oil and gas infrastructure. Instead of funding a rapid, just transition to renewables, taxpayer dollars are keeping aging fossil fuel giants on life support. We cannot solve the climate crisis while allowing its perpetrators to dictate the rules. It is time for our government to close the revolving door between oil executives and public office, reject fossil fuel money and prioritize the future of Canadians over corporate balance sheets. Please reach out to your elected officials and demand that they stop using our taxpayer dollars to support this planet-killing industry.

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RON SADLER

EAST YORK

(Canada’s future prosperity depends on growing its network of oil and gas pipelines. In fact, a recent survey found 61% of Canadians believe economic growth should take priority over environmental protection in energy policy)

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