Did you know that Canada consistently ranks in the top 10 in global iron ore production? Iron ore is a critical material used in steelmaking, which is then used in construction, transportation, energy infrastructure, and household appliances, to name a few of its broad and critically important a...
Did you know that Quebec is a global leader in renewable energy? Home to a vast network of lakes and rivers, the central Canadian province utilizes its freshwater resources to power the lives of millions of Canadians and Americans. In 2021, for example, Quebec generated almost all of its electri...
Did you know that Canada is one of the largest pork producers in the world? Home to more than 14 million hogs on over 7,100 farms nationwide, pork farming in Canada is a big deal. The agricultural sub-sector supports tens of thousands of jobs and generates billions in economic activity every yea...
Canada stands at an economic crossroads. Amid growing trade tensions with the U.S., our abundant resources could be the key to strengthening our economy – but we must choose. Choose between developing our energy, forestry, mining, and agriculture resources—all of which are being consumed at new ...
The University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy program has documented Canadians' evolving support for oil and gas since 2020. Today, its latest edition—which asks respondents the same questions about energy every year—shows the changing attitudes towards our country's oil and natural gas sector. Con...
An incredible new poll has found that most Canadians support domestic oil and gas development as our country continues to navigate an increasingly challenging trade relationship with our largest export market and trading partner. According to polling by Yorkville Strategies, a whopping 96% of Ca...
Bright yellow canola fields are an iconic summer scene experienced by locals and tourists across Canada, particularly in southwestern Manitoba and the prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta. But what not many people know is that the canola plant is so much more than part of the beautiful ...
Yet another report, this time by Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO), has concluded that the oil and natural gas emissions cap will take a bite out of the economy at a time when Canadians can least afford it [1]. The proposed cap—which many organizations including the Canadian Chamber of...
With all the kafuffle surrounding egg supply and prices south of the border, it's a great time to share fun and interesting facts about eggs in Canada. Often overlooked, the egg farming sector is a critically important part of our agricultural industry and plays an instrumental role in feeding C...
What happens exactly when Canada fails to develop its natural resources, and who is better off for it? – (HINT: it sure isn’t Canadians). Anti-development obstructionists in Canada would have us believe that cancelling an oil pipeline, shutting down a mining project, or preventing a liquefied na...
In today’s ever-evolving geopolitical landscape, Canada stands at a critical juncture that will define our country for generations to come. We can either choose to diversify our export markets and secure our economic independence, or continue on “business-as-usual” and remain susceptible to the ...
As Canadians face significant economic challenges and trade concentration risk, it’s more important than ever to have balanced conversations about what we can do to turn our economy around and take control of our economic security. Our country is heavily reliant on natural resources for a fifth ...