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Farming in Manitoba: 27 Facts
Farming in Manitoba has a proud and longstanding history. For several centuries before the arrival of the Selkirk settlers, agriculture was practiced by Indigenous Peoples across the province's soil-rich landscapes. Today, Manitoba is a global leader in sustainable agricultur...
Energy Security Must Not Be Forgotten in the Transition to Net Zero: PAPER
The energy transition to a lower-carbon future is a serious and reasonable goal, but energy security – and the recent geopolitical events highlighting its importance – must not be forgotten in the process, according to a new white paper by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Wri...
Carbon Capture is a Major Opportunity for Canadians: REPORT
The build-out of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology can help transform Canada's oil and gas sector into one of the lowest greenhouse gas (GHG) emission feedstocks in the world, according to a new report by CIBC Capital Markets. CIBC estimates that compl...
Giving Our Resource Sector the Respect It Deserves - Newsletter: April 2022
Dear Visitor, Ongoing fertilizer shortages, food insecurity and energy shortages have highlighted the need for more of Canada’s responsibly produced natural resources. It’s essential that Canadians digest the reality that this is not a temporary situation. Access to natural ...
9 Questions with Mayor Ron Reed of Rocanville, Saskatchewan
Q1 - Ron, you are the Mayor of Rocanville, a small town in Saskatchewan known for the largest oil can in the world, crop circles and most importantly, home to one of the largest potash reserves in Canada. How important is potash for your community? Potash is very important to...
Let's Say "Yes" to Canadian Energy Projects
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 decis...
Bees in Canada: 25 Facts
When most people think about bees in Canada, they likely reminisce back to the time when they got stung by one; It hurts, and chances are that swelling pain will leave a lasting impression on anyone’s mind.But Canadian bees are so much more than just an insect that most of us...
10 Reasons to Love Canadian Oil & Gas
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 famil...
DEBATE: The Role of Oil & Gas in Canada’s Emissions Reduction Plan
Canada just announced its aggressive emissions reduction plan to dramatically curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through to 2030, with a goal of up to 45 per cent reductions below 2005 levels by 2030. According to the federal government, the oil and gas sector will have to p...
5 HUGE Reasons Why the World Needs More Canadian Energy
If there ever was a time when the world needed more Canadian energy, now is it! Over the past few years, global events have highlighted the need for more responsibly produced Canadian energy on global markets. Supply shortage and security concerns have pushed lawmakers in gov...