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Fossil fuel reps on clean electricity council a concern for NDP critic, environmentalists

The Canada Electricity Advisory Council has a one-year mandate to advise on achieving the federal government’s target of net-zero emissions in the electricity sector by 2035.

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May 17, 2023

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Fossil fuel reps on clean electricity council a concern for NDP critic, environmentalists

The Canada Electricity Advisory Council has a one-year mandate to advise on achieving the federal government’s target of net-zero emissions in the electricity sector by 2035.

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