CanWEA's Wind Power Survey, undertaken by The Strategic Council, asked Canadians their opinion on energy sources and action needed by industry and government.

A sizeable 67 percent of Canadians felt that all new demand for energy should be met with renewable energy sources. Wind energy was the first choice by 29 percent of Canadians and 32 percent felt it would be their second choice.

CanWEA's has released its strategic plan - Wind Vision 2025: Powering Canada's Future. It outlines how wind energy can satisfy growing energy demands and reduce Canada's annual greenhouse gas emissions by 17 Megatonnes.

"Here in Manitoba we have a confusing situation. Several environmental licenses have been issued to wind projects that are not going forward. First Nation communities interested in wind projects lack support, and Manitoba Hydro appears to be limiting the potential for wind energy in Manitoba," said Gaile Whelan Enns of Manitoba Wildlands.