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Resources for Good: First Nation Receives $3.2 million for Emergency Response Building
Natural resources are the backbone of Canada's economy, providing the building blocks for a wide range of industries and products. But these resources provide Canadian and Indigenous families with benefits far beyond the economy. Resource companies nationwide positively impac...
One of Canada's Biggest Contributions to Reducing Global Emissions Can Be Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas
While global liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand is projected to grow significantly through 2040, British Columbian Premier David Eby’s recent comments seem to question the notion of moving forward with new B.C. liquified natural gas (LNG) export facilities and the correspondi...
5 ‘Just Transition’ Realities Canadians Cannot Ignore
KEY POINTS • Global context is needed when discussing the transformation of energy systems in Canada • We can support both oil and gas and renewables such as wind, solar and hydro - this isn’t an either-or conversation • Local communities directly affected by the transformati...
Global LNG Demand to Grow 76% by 2040: REPORT
Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand is projected to grow from 397 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2022 up to 700 mtpa by 2040 with a significant supply-demand gap to emerge in the late 2020s, according to the latest industry report. Shell’s LNG Outlook 2023 highlight...
Canada Ranks 13th on Human Freedom Index 2022
Canada has once again received top marks on the annual Human Freedom Index (HFI), placing 13th out of 165 countries evaluated by the CATO Institute's and Fraser Institute’s annual report. Compared to other major energy, food, lumber and mineral exporters abroad, Canada ranks ...
Fishing Industry in Canada: By the Numbers
Canada is a vast country with a diverse array of economic sectors from coast to coast to coast. As Canadians, we are extremely fortunate to be surrounded by the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans – and have a thriving fishing industry in Canada because of the opportunities t...
Farming in Canada: The Facts (40 Infographics)
Farming in Canada is serious business! Like other natural resource sectors, the farming sector contributes massively to the livelihoods of Canadians in several direct and indirect ways. For example, hundreds of thousands of farming jobs exist across the country. In turn, thes...
DEBATE: On the 'Just Transition' Policy in Canada
The 'just transition' policy is a topic of hot debate right now in Canada. While anti-oil and gas activists say we must begin 'winding down' our world-class energy sector, many more Canadians are taking on a realistic approach to any 'transformation' of our energy systems to ...
What Natural Resources Does New Brunswick Have in Abundance?
New Brunswick may not be an overly populated province in Canada, but it sure is rich in natural resources! Well known for its picturesque Atlantic coastline, nutrient-dense soil and abundance of forested land, natural resources in New Brunswick play an oversized role in provi...
Canada's 'Just Transition' Policy Must Recognize Oil & Gas Benefits
Contributed by Estella Petersen The federal government’s ‘Just Transition’ policy specifically targets oil and gas workers at a time when global demand for both commodities is growing. As an oil and gas worker and Indigenous female, I have a few thoughts about this. Some have...