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5 Examples of Animal Protection by Trans Mountain
The Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) is huge news in Canada, and it should be put into the limelight more often for all the right reasons. For example, a core part of Trans Mountain’s modus operandi is to construct the pipeline using only the most environmentally friendly metho...
How Much Oil Does Canada Import? Too Much!
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 ...
Canada Needs a Resource Recovery in 2021 and Beyond
Last year was for the record books, and not in a good way. Canada – and most of the world, for that matter – grappled with the fallout from COVID-19 in varying degrees since the beginning of 2020. Such a year can only be described as catastrophic for millions of Canadians fro...
British Columbia Forestry Pledge: An Introduction
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 foreste...
Resources for Good: $10 Million Donated to ER at St. Paul's Hospital
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, an...
Supporter Spotlight: Chris Hodgson - May 2021
“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. ...
Canada is Setting the Global Standard for Sustainable Mining
Key Points • Made-in-Canada initiatives are bringing global recognition to our mining industry as one of the most sustainable in the world • Canadian companies are voluntarily applying sustainable practices required at home in operations around the globe • Canada's world-class...
Canada’s Mining Industry Should Capitalize on the Push for More EVs
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 natura...
Canada's Mining Industry from a First-Person, Indigenous Viewpoint
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.Canada's Vast Resources... Did you know that C...
Oil and Gas in Canada: 75+ Facts
Did you know that Canada is the world’s fourth-largest producer and exporter of oil and is also the fourth-largest producer and sixth largest exporter of natural gas? Generating tens of billions in government revenues each year and employing hundreds of thousands of Canadians...