Canada’s 2026 trade strategy: Doubling exports, charting a new course

To meet Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ambitious goal, Canada must build more, find new customers and strengthen its transportation networks
Carney’s China trip and the hard truth about Canada’s resource future

Trade diversification, energy exports, and why execution – not posture – now defines Canada’s global credibility
Is Canada ready to lead in both tech and resources?

Global Public Affairs’ Nicole Brassard argues the “old” vs. “new” economy divide is dangerous to our prosperity
It’s time to get Canada into the world LNG game

With Europe dependent on Russian fuel and Asia eager to get off coal, BC LNG could build a safer and cleaner world.
DATA: Latest statistics confirm that crude oil still pays the rent for Canada

Western Canada’s oil sector continued in 2018 to be the foundation stone of national prosperity. That’s why innovation is so important for our future, says Stewart Muir.
LNG project gets a tax boost, and now steels itself for final steps

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is how Canada can fetch higher prices for a relatively climate-friendly commodity, and on March 22 the British Columbia government gave the industry a major boost.
Snapshot of Northern B.C.’s resource economy

A study from the Northern Development Initiative Trust shows that the region continues its hefty contribution to provincial well-being. Uncertainties in trade and decision making have consequences for all British Columbia residents.
DYK: Alberta is a bigger trading partner for BC than China

A fascinating new study from the Business Council of British Columbia reveals high level of mutual dependency between the neighbours.
Here’s why Canada depends so much on its energy exports

What country wouldn’t want to retain, and keep improving, a trillion dollar industry? (If it was lucky enough to have one, that is.) Stewart Muir looks at some surprising data.