The G7 countries—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States—represent the world’s largest advanced economies. As the need for resource security grows in an increasingly complex global landscape, Canada is uniquely positioned to deepen its trade ties with each of its G7 allies.
Here are five compelling reasons why strengthening Canada’s trading relationship with its closest allies and trade partners just makes sense.
Canada sits among the world’s leaders in natural resource reserves, ranking third in oil, third in uranium, and ninth in natural gas, to name a few examples. With transparent government policies, free and fair trade, and a consistent capacity to deliver, Canada offers a level of dependability that other resource-exporting nations sometimes struggle to match. And the G7 gets it. According to a recent global Ipsos survey, Canada is the preferred oil supplier among G7 nations, and second in the G20. A significant portion of the world is aware that trading with Canada ensures their energy and raw material needs will be met reliably, backed by a stable democracy.
In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitics, resource supply chains are more than just economic agreements; they have become ever-increasingly critical strategic alliances. Unlike some resource-rich countries, Canada is a steadfast supporter of democratic principles and the rule of law, values shared across the G7. This trust ensures that energy and natural resource partnerships are based on mutual reliability, free from disruptions caused by rising geopolitical tensions and autocrats who could cut off resource supplies at a whim.
As countries around the world rush to meet rising demand for electric vehicles and other advanced technologies, Canada stands out as a critical minerals powerhouse. Our nation boasts abundant reserves of essential materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements. We are also a global nuclear powerhouse, home to the third-largest and highest quality uranium reserves in the world. By accelerating the export of these materials to our G7 partners, such as Germany’s car manufacturers or Japan’s nuclear industries, Canada can play a pivotal role in ensuring economic and resource security.
From pipelines and LNG terminals to railways and ports, Canada is committed to expanding its capacity to efficiently provide resources to global markets. This newfound focus on building infrastructure will enable G7 nations to further rely on Canada for timely and uninterrupted access to vital resources, such as oil, natural gas, uranium, and minerals, during periods of high demand or economic uncertainty.
When G7 nations—and the businesses within them—invest in Canadian resource industries, they benefit from political stability, regulatory transparency, and strong legal protections for trade agreements. Canada’s open and predictable investment climate ensures that critical materials for energy, technology, or manufacturing are not only accessible, but also protected by rule-of-law principles. In a world where sudden supply chain disruptions are becoming increasingly common, this security makes Canada a standout as an investment destination and trading partner among the G7.
Canada’s resource abundance, global dependability, and deep alignment with democratic values make it the ideal nation to strengthen its trade relationships with G7 allies. As economic challenges evolve, Canada offers the stability, reliability, and trust that the world desperately needs.
Canada is more than a supplier; we’re a partner the G7 can count on. The time is now to grow these bonds and mould a more secure and prosperous future for us all!
It’s time to make Canada stronger!
— Canada Action (@CanadaAction) May 20, 2025
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