, Markets & Economics - Coal Domestic Markets. Canada consumed 00.0 tonnes of thermal coal in 0000 for coal-fired electricity. 00.0. Million Tonnes. Was used for coal-fired electricity generation, mostly in Alberta and Saskatchewan in 0000. 0.0. Million Tonnes. Is transformed into coke and used in the iron and steel industry Canada plans to phase out coal-powered electricity by 00/00/0000· Canada has announced plans to phase out the use of coal-fired electricity by 0000. The move is in stark contrast to President-elect Donald Trump's vow to revive the American coal industry. 