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 Global Demand: Middle Eastern buyers are actively seeking Canadian LNG cargoes as a reliable alternative amid rising geopolitical risk. Canadian Advantage: Canada can offer stable supply and long-term reliability compared with other exporters who rely on maritime trade chokepoint...
Key Takeaways Japan Wants Canadian Oil: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments make clear that Japan sees Canada as an important energy partner and wants more reliable Canadian energy supply. Energy Exports Strengthen Canada: Expanding exports to Japan and other Asian markets could d...
Did you know forests cover approximately two-thirds of Ontario's land surface area? It's no wonder the forestry sector is an integral part of the province's economy, contributing $5.2 billion to Ontario's gross domestic product (GDP), generating $20.8 billion in revenue, exporting $8.3 billion i...
Canada is one of the world's most resource-rich countries, and few sectors reflect that strength more clearly than mining. From critical minerals and metals to potash, uranium, iron ore, and other essential resources, Canada’s mining industry plays a vital role in powering our economy, supportin...
Did you know Canada is the world's sixth-largest wheat producer [1] and the second-largest exporter [2]? Although many people think of Alberta and Saskatchewan when they think of wheat farming in Canada, wheat crops are also grown in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, and N...
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...
