Canada Must Return to its Resource-Building Roots and Secure Our Economic Future

For much of our history, Canada was a nation of builders. From the early pioneers who carved out settlements in the wilderness to the ambitious entrepreneurs who developed our vast natural resources, we thrived because we took risks, worked hard, and laid the foundation for future prosperity. Bu...


Canada in a Bucket: It’s Time to Stop Holding Ourselves Back

For decades, Canada’s provinces have behaved like crabs in a bucket—pulling each other down instead of lifting each other up. Instead of working together to build a stronger economy, we’ve allowed outdated trade barriers, regulatory red tape, and political infighting to stifle our own potential.


Trans Mountain Expansion's Impact is a Good Lesson for Canadians Concerned Ab...

After 12 long years, the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) finally crossed the finish line. It was a nail-biter, that’s for sure. At times, it wasn’t clear that the pipeline would finish construction. Opposition campaigns against TMX were well-coordinated and funded, with little regard for...


Canada-U.S. Energy Trade: 10 Facts That Will Amaze You

Canada and the United States share an unparalleled trade partnership that supports millions of jobs and lays a strong foundation for energy security. This relationship is exemplified by Canada's position as America's largest energy trading partner, supplying 60% of all U.S. crude oil imports, 25...


Forget Tariffs, Canada & the U.S. Should Work Together to Increase Energy Trade

Canada and the United States share one of the world's most comprehensive and successful bilateral trade relationships, with energy as a cornerstone. As geopolitical tensions rise and global energy security becomes increasingly uncertain, strengthening this partnership isn't just beneficial – it'...


Canada is Among the Most Resource-Rich Countries on Earth. We Should Start Ac...

There is much to say about Canada’s economy, which depends heavily on its energy, forestry, mining, and agriculture sectors.


U.S. Study Highlights Strong “Business Case” for LNG Development – Will Canad...

Unlike Canada, the U.S. has been quick to take advantage of the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) opportunity. Between 2014 and 2020, for example, the U.S. built seven LNG export facilities and approved 20 more [1]. Our southern neighbour has already tripled its LNG exports over the past five y...


On Tariffs and Why Canada Should Think Seriously About Further Diversifying i...

Canadians are wondering what will happen to our country’s economy now that the incoming U.S. administration may put a 25% tariff on all exports we send to our largest trading partner.  How will this massive potential tax affect Canada?


Top 3 Reasons Why B.C. Needs the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) Pipeline

Coming off the completion of two major pipelines – the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) and Coastal GasLink (CGL) – Canada has more upcoming opportunities to expand its oil and natural gas exports to countries abroad while maximizing the value of our natural resources --- a win-win-win for Canadia...


GRAPHS: Canada’s Economic Performance and the Impact of Natural Resources

Canada's current economic landscape reveals an important reality: our natural resources sector is essential to our national prosperity. Recent data paints a clear picture of an economy where energy, forestry, mining, and agriculture make an oversized and irreplaceable contribution to our standar...