Canada’s diverse landscapes provide Canadians with the opportunity to enjoy a full spectrum of summer activities and events. From mountain climbing in the Rockies to boating on the Great Lakes, natural resources are the foundation for products that make all these enjoyable activities possible. W...
United Nations Building in Geneva, Switzerland What is the United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP), and how does it relate to Bill C-15? Not many Canadians have heard of this legislation or understand what it entails, but you should know that Bill C-15 will affect ever...
Key Points • The world runs the risk of massive oil and gas supply shortages if actions are not taken in the short term to increase investment and exploration • Trillions of dollars of new investment are needed to prevent the destabilization of oil and gas markets • Oil and gas supply shortages c...
Just how much oil does Canada import every year? The answer is shocking, considering that Canada has the third-largest proven oil reserves in the world and would be more than capable of supplying itself with all the oil it ever needs - if only it had the infrastructure to do so. According to the...
To say Canada’s forests are vast is an understatement. According to the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, the nation’s forests cover 347 million hectares of land and account for nearly nine per cent of the world’s total forested area. Canada is also the third-most forested country by area. W...
Canada’s natural resources sector plays a huge role in generating public revenues that go towards healthcare, education, and other social programs Canadians rely on every day. And it seems that not many people are aware of the sector’s substantial donations, volunteerships, and other supports it ...
“Supporter Spotlight” features Canadians with a passion for Canada’s Natural Resource sector. Our spotlight this month is Chris Hodgson, President of the Ontario Mining Association. Chris talks to us about the importance of mining for our communities, economy and environment.
Key Points • Canada, with its vast natural resource reserves, is well-positioned to supply nickel, copper, and other essential components used in the production of electric vehicles (EVs) • Canada's extractive mining sector contributes immensely to our economy; when our natural resources sector i...
Since the first week of May is mining week in Canada, I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learned about mining. I am a heavy equipment operator in an open-pit mine in Northern Alberta, so I guess that makes me a miner too.
Did you know that Canada is the world’s fourth-largest producer and exporter of oil and the fourth-largest producer and sixth-largest exporter of natural gas? Generating billions of dollars in government revenues each year and employing hundreds of thousands of Canadians, the oil and gas sector i...
Canadians often hear about the billions of dollars that natural resources contribute to our economy, but can any of us really understand how much money that is? When you hear about Canada’s natural resource sectors – energy, mining, forestry, agriculture – and the tens of billions of dollars the...
