Prime Minister Mark Carney announces new clean electricity strategy – May 14, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a news conference on Parliament Hill to announce a new national electricity strategy, which aims to double the capacity of the country’s electricity grid by 2050 and lower energy bills for some Canadian households. Carney faces questions from reporters on tomorrow’s expected announcement between the federal and Alberta governments regarding an energy deal, which may include a new oil pipeline and a carbon capture project. He also comments on the possibility of a separation referendum in Alberta.