LIVE: Climate and Energy Experts React to Canada's 2025 Election
The Energy Mix
29 Apr 2025, 00:53 GMT+10
The Energy Mix presents live updates from more than 40 journalists and policy experts across the climate and energy community. Starting at 7:30 P.M. ET, join us for real-time reactions to Canada's 2025 election results-and what they mean for the country's energy future, economy, and environment.
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