Then & Now: What Happens When Canada Misses Out on Natural Resource Investmen...

What happens exactly when Canada fails to develop its natural resources, and who is better off for it? – (HINT: it sure isn’t Canadians). Anti-development obstructionists in Canada would have us believe that cancelling an oil pipeline, shutting down a mining project, or preventing a liquefied na...


20 Quotes on the Need for Canada to Diversify Export Markets, Develop Natural...

In today’s ever-evolving geopolitical landscape, Canada stands at a critical juncture that will define our country for generations to come. We can either choose to diversify our export markets and secure our economic independence, or continue on “business-as-usual” and remain susceptible to the ...


Premier Ford: Canada Needs New Pipelines, Transmission Lines, Rail Lines, and...

Doug Ford is absolutely right. To deal with U.S. tariffs and an increasingly challenging relationship with our largest export market and trading partner, Canada must start building new trade infrastructure to help secure our economic future. In a speech addressed to Canadians on February 20th, 2...


It’s Time for Canada to Say “Yes” to Economy-Building Natural Resource Projects

Canada stands at an economic crossroads. Over the past decade, our nation has faced mounting challenges: sluggish labour productivity growth, poor GDP per capita growth relative to our international peers, and economic stagnation, all contributing to an affordability crisis that has adversely af...


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.


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?


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...


GRAPH: Natural Resource Exports Help Canadians “Pay the Bills” for Our Imports

Regarding international trade, Canada's abundant natural resources play a critical role in maintaining our economic balance. While Canadians regularly import consumer goods, technology, and manufactured products from around the world, our natural resource exports - from oil and natural gas to mi...


Natural Resources Can Help Fix Canada’s Economic Problems: REPORT

A new jaw-dropping report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce confirms what we’ve been saying all along: supporting the development of our job-creating, prosperity-generating natural resources sector could play a massive role in helping Canada reverse its current economic woes. Canada’s Natural ...