Canada has once again received top marks on the annual Human Freedom Index (HFI), ranking 12th out of 165 countries evaluated by the joint CATO Institute and Fraser Institute report [1]. Among other major resource-exporting nations, Canada ranks extremely high on the 2025 index, underscoring its...
Canada ended 2025 on a stronger footing. Across the country, more Canadians and policymakers recognize that our natural resources are not a liability, but a core economic strength. And events in Venezuela to start the year—like U.S. tariffs in 2025—are a stark reminder of the urgency for Canada ...
Last year is now behind us, and it was a big one for Canada! A lot happened, and it's worth keeping those positive developments in mind as we move into 2026 and beyond. From policy changes and project approvals to a new focus on unlocking our natural resource wealth and developing trade infras...
2025 was a pivotal year for Canada’s energy and economic future, with leaders from across the country calling for us to finally step into our role as a major resource and energy superpower. The quotes below from this past year convey a clear, urgent message: Canada must build infrastructure, cut...
In 2025, a strong majority of Canadians across multiple polls sent a clear message: they overwhelmingly support oil and gas development, including new and expanded pipelines, to secure our economic future. It’s clear that from coast to coast, Canadians recognize that oil and gas remains critical...
Ontario Survey | December 2025 A new Ontario-wide survey conducted by Nanos Research on behalf of Canada Action finds strong public consensus that Canadian oil and gas revenues are critical to jobs, economic growth, and trade – and that Canada should lean into its energy advantage at home and ab...
Did you know that Canada is a global leader in nickel production, a critical mineral in growing demand at home and around the globe? From anti-corrosion alloys and stainless-steel appliances to jet engines and electric vehicle batteries, nickel plays a massive role in the contemporary lifestyle ...
Just how essential is oil and gas to Newfoundland and Labrador’s (NL) economy? A new report shows the immense importance of offshore energy for Canadians living in the Atlantic province, and the sector's broad impact on jobs, household income, and public revenues. According to Socio‑economic Ben...
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ottawa and Alberta is a welcome shift. After a decade of stalled projects and lost opportunities, we’re hopeful that this agreement marks a clear step forward for Canada. It confirms that oil and natural gas are once again recognized as a strategic a...
Like many other Canadian provinces, Ontario is a leader in renewable energy. The province has a diverse array of renewable energy systems in place that account for more than one-third of its electricity supply, powering the lives of millions of Canadians. Whether it is hydro, solar, wind, or bio...
Canada has long relied on the U.S. as its number one trading partner, with more than 75% of Canadian exports going south of the border in 2024. This tight integration has created immense benefits for workers and businesses in both Canada and the U.S. However, recent trade challenges between our ...
Canada imports a lot of what we use every day—consumer goods, technology, vehicles, and other manufactured products from around the world. What often gets forgotten is how we pay for all of it. Think of it all as Canada’s national trade “piggy bank,” where resource exports generate the earnings ...
Canada has managed to rank consistently high among its Western peers on yet another global index, showing just how reliable our country is as a major supplier of resource-based products versus many of our international competitors. The World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index measures how...
