Canada has a lot to learn from its “big brother” when it comes to developing domestic energy resources. For decades, our closest ally and trade partner – the U.S. – depended on the world for energy. Today, it has become the world’s top producer of both crude oil and natural gas. Shipping its fir...
Canada’s status as one of the world’s most responsible producers and exporters of energy means we should be doing everything we can to provide our sustainably produced oil, natural gas, uranium, electricity and renewables to a world in dire need. Yes, that means building more pipelines to transp...
Oil and gas pipelines in Canada have been a frequent topic of discussion in the public domain for a decade or more. While most of us have a good idea of their purpose and the energy abundance they afford us, not everyone is on the same page about the necessity of Canada’s huge network of transmi...
"Supporter Spotlight" features Canadians with a passion for Canada's Natural Resource sector. Our spotlight this month is Minister Bronwyn Eyre. As the Minister of Energy and Resources MLA for Saskatoon Stonebridge-Dakota, Minister Eyre is a Canadian energy and resources advocate and she talks to...
Who can deny that Canada doesn’t have some of the best natural resources in the world -- more than pristine parks, mountain landscapes and crystal-clear water. The abundance of farmland, aquaculture, forests, oil, natural gas, minerals and metals makes Canada a “land of opportunity” for many for...
Forests are where Canadians love to live, work and play. Covering ~40% of Canada's land, forests have become deeply ingrained into the everyday lives of millions of Canadians. It makes sense; approximately 23 million of us live in or near forests, about two-thirds of Canada's total population. T...
Bikes, trains, family cars, buses, trucks, planes, and ships are all types of transportation that are deeply ingrained into our daily lives. To get from point A to B to C and back again, we require safe and reliable methods of transport, all of which utilize huge amounts of natural resources suc...
Canada's natural resources sector benefits Canadians in many different ways. Some examples include economic contributions to government revenues and jobs but also through donations to communities that often go unnoticed. As well, volunteer commitments and other community supports should all be b...
Earth Day is an important day for mother nature and the planet we call home! As we work towards making the world a cleaner, better place through new innovation, clean technology and environmental protection, it’s critical that we step back and acknowledge Canada’s record on all of the above. The...
Imagine if you chose to live your life saying “no” to everything that came your way. It’s hard to fathom, because there are times when you have to say “yes,” and there are also times when you have to sit back and reflect on the information you have first before making a decision.
Why should you love Canadian oil and gas? At Canada Action, we've been saying that we love Canadian oil and gas for nearly a decade now, and for all the right reasons! Here are 10 examples of why you should consider loving Canadian natural resources and the hard-working families who are part of ...
It’s another year, and who would of thought that amid skyrocketing energy prices and widespread supply shortages, Hollywood celebrities would continue trying to use their influence to shut down Canadian pipelines.
Canada’s oil sands is home to an essential source of energy used to fuel our modern-day lives. But not many people know that the oil sands are also home to a lesser-known, but equally important part of history – dinosaurs! Alberta is widely known for its abundance of dinosaur activity. Over the ...
Current energy shortages and resource scarcity happening globally might seem somewhat surreal for most Canadians. As the world's fourth-largest producer of crude oil, uranium and renewable electricity, and sixth-largest producer of natural gas, we've always had access to an abundance of energy f...
