Key Takeaways Canada ranked 14th out of 184 countries on the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom. Canada’s overall score was 75.6 out of 100, placing it among the world’s top-performing economies in terms of economic freedom. The index measures 12 indicators across four pillars: rule of law, gov...
Did you know that Canada is home to the world’s tenth-largest graphite reserves? The non-metallic mineral has many applications due to its ability to conduct heat and electricity and, as a result, is a critical component of LEDs, lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors, and other emerging technolo...
Key Points • Canada is home to 16 refineries with a total combined refining capacity of up to 1.9 million barrels per day, turning crude oil into refined petroleum products • Eastern refineries rely on foreign nations for significant shares of their crude oil feedstock, including on critical pipe...
Key Takeaways Canada has an abundance of freshwater, with about 20% of the world’s total freshwater resources and roughly 7% of global renewable freshwater supply. Freshwater shapes Canada’s geography, with over 2 million lakes, countless rivers and creeks, and nearly 9% of the country’s surfa...
Key Takeaways Canada ranks 9th on the EIU’s Democracy Index 2025, moving up from 14th in the prior edition Democracies are often better places for private investment than autocracies for several reasons Canada is a global leader in social and governance initiatives and should be recognized for i...
The world’s energy needs continue to grow. And Canada has an immense opportunity to help meet that demand. According to the Statistical Review of World Energy 2026, global Total Energy Supply (TES) rose by 1.7% in 2025, surpassing 600 exajoules (EJ) for the first time ever. All major energy sour...
Key Takeaways • Japan is looking to Canada as a dependable energy partner. With most of its oil supply still tied to the Middle East, Japan is seeking safer and more diversified sources of crude, and Canada is being seen as a trusted long-term option. • New West Coast pipelines could unlock maj...
Key Takeaways • A new 1 million barrels per day West Coast oil pipeline could create major economic benefits for Canadians, with employment impacts reaching up to 140,000 jobs during construction and averaging about 50,000 jobs annually during operations. • Canada has already seen what new pipe...
Canada is a hydroelectricity powerhouse. With its abundant water resources and vast landscapes, it is no surprise that Canada is the third-largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world. Today, six in ten Canadian homes and businesses are powered by moving water, which is utilized extensively...
Since the 2022 war in Ukraine, energy security has become a top priority for policymakers across Asia and Europe as countries seek more stable and reliable suppliers. Those concerns have only grown amid the latest conflict in the Middle East, especially disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key...
Key Takeaways • A Call to Action: Amidst supply chain instability and the Strait of Hormuz crisis, G7 leaders are explicitly asking Canada to step up and supply the world with our reliable energy. • Coast-to-Coast Prosperity: Expanding our energy exports could create a massive economic ripple eff...
A new poll conducted by Nanos on behalf of Canada Action finds widespread support among British Columbians for LNG development, expanded energy infrastructure and increased natural gas exports.
Key Points • Opponents of oil and gas argue that the world is moving away from these energy sources and Canada is falling behind, but that’s not what the evidence shows. • Countries abroad are coming to Canada, asking us to step up and be the secure, reliable, and trustworthy supplier they need t...
