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 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...
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'...
There is much to say about Canada’s economy, which depends heavily on its energy, forestry, mining, and agriculture sectors.
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...
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?
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...
Canada’s oilsands sector will reach a massive milestone sometime in the fourth quarter of 2024: $1 trillion in cumulative spending injected into the Canadian economy. According to Heather Exner-Pirot, the Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a...
A changing U.S. administration has many Canadian leaders wondering if now is the right time for a federal emissions cap. Even Bill Morneau, Canada’s Finance Minister from 2015 to 2020, questions whether the draft legislation is the right policy given the circumstances in an interview with CTV. W...
