Key Takeaways Canada ranked 14th out of 184 countries on the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom. Canada’s overall score was 75.6 out of 100, placing it among the world’s top-performing economies in terms of economic freedom. The index measures 12 indicators across four pillars: rule of law, gov...
Key Takeaways Canada has an abundance of freshwater, with about 20% of the world’s total freshwater resources and roughly 7% of global renewable freshwater supply. Freshwater shapes Canada’s geography, with over 2 million lakes, countless rivers and creeks, and nearly 9% of the country’s surfa...
Key Takeaways Canada ranks 9th on the EIU’s Democracy Index 2025, moving up from 14th in the prior edition Democracies are often better places for private investment than autocracies for several reasons Canada is a global leader in social and governance initiatives and should be recognized for i...
Key Takeaways • Major projects are advancing across Canada, from LNG and pipelines in Western Canada to nuclear, mining, shipping, and grid infrastructure in other regions, signalling renewed momentum in large-scale resource and industrial development. • These projects can strengthen Canada’s e...
Key Takeaways: Healthcare & Doctors: A new 1-million-barrel-per-day pipeline would generate an estimated $5 billion annually in royalties – enough to fund 13,000 new doctors and provide healthcare to 17 million Canadians, according to a prominent energy investment specialist. Taxes & ...
Canadian bees are far more than insects we instinctively duck, dive, and dodge when they fly past. These largely harmless pollinators play a vital role in sustaining ecosystems and agricultural productivity, and are at the heart of one of Canada's most important industries.
Canada has once again received top marks on the annual Human Freedom Index (HFI), ranking 12th out of 165 countries evaluated by the joint CATO Institute and Fraser Institute report [1]. Among other major resource-exporting nations, Canada ranks extremely high on the 2025 index, underscoring its...
Canada ended 2025 on a stronger footing. Across the country, more Canadians and policymakers recognize that our natural resources are not a liability, but a core economic strength. And events in Venezuela to start the year—like U.S. tariffs in 2025—are a stark reminder of the urgency for Canada ...
Last year is now behind us, and it was a big one for Canada! A lot happened, and it's worth keeping those positive developments in mind as we move into 2026 and beyond. From policy changes and project approvals to a new focus on unlocking our natural resource wealth and developing trade infras...
2025 was a pivotal year for Canada’s energy and economic future, with leaders from across the country calling for us to finally step into our role as a major resource and energy superpower. The quotes below from this past year convey a clear, urgent message: Canada must build infrastructure, cut...