60% of Canada's electricity is hydroelectric. We are a world leader in this regard (only China uses hydroelectricity more, but it's only 15% of their total). Canada and Brazil are the only major countries with >50% renewable electricity.
Can't believe Alberta still uses coal. Seems so backward. But then again, so does most of the US, so what do I know.
Stats here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_generation
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