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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 ...

Doug Ford is absolutely right. To deal with U.S. tariffs and an increasingly challenging relationship with our largest export market and trading partner, Canada must start building new trade infrastructure to help secure our economic future. In a speech addressed to Canadians on February 20th, 2...

Canada, the second largest country in the world, is home to an abundance of minerals and metals across our vast and diverse landscapes. These resources underpin a job-creating, prosperity-generating mining industry that supports jobs for hundreds of thousands of Canadian families and makes up a ...

Key Points: #1 - Natural resources are Canada's economic strength; we can no longer afford to say "no" to resource development #2 - Canada must build new trade infrastructure to help get our energy, forestry, mining, and food products to new international markets #3 - Canada needs to re-evaluate ...

Canada stands at an economic crossroads. Over the past decade, our nation has faced mounting challenges: sluggish labour productivity growth, poor GDP per capita growth relative to our international peers, and economic stagnation, all contributing to an affordability crisis that has adversely af...

For decades, Indigenous communities in Canada have been sidelined in resource development on their traditional lands, but the fledgling liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry is presenting a unique opportunity for newfound partnerships and economic reconciliation. Karen Ogen, Chief Executive Offic...

With 55 million hectares of forested lands and nearly 100,000 total jobs [1][2], British Columbia’s forestry sector is rooted deep in the province’s economy and identity. In fact, B.C. is one of the world’s largest exporters of a variety of wood products, including wood pellets to pulp, and even...

In a remarkable shift demonstrating growing national unity around Canada’s economic future, a recent SOM-La Presse poll reveals that Quebecers increasingly support major pipeline projects that would help strengthen our country's economic resilience. The survey, conducted in February 2025, shows ...

Anti-Canadian activists - whether ENGOs, celebrities or just plain old "pretendians" - these groups of people really do have something in common. Judging by their actions, they want to keep Indigenous communities from being economically independent.

In a pivotal moment for Canada's economic sovereignty and security, the threat of U.S. tariffs has sparked renewed discussions about the critical need for expanded pipeline infrastructure to help move our top export, oil and natural gas, to global markets and take control of our economic destiny...