Calls to “electrify everything” are not only logistically and economically unrealistic, but highly risky. In Canada, a prolonged grid failure would create emergencies for Canadians in the summer and be catastrophic in the winter
One area where Canada is still looked upon to lead—and retains some ability to do so—is in natural resources. Coming up with solutions to the problem of critical minerals supply that leverages the collective experience of our mining and investment community is an obvious place for Canada to contribute.
After nearly a decade on their back foot, the oilsands have reason for optimism. Lots of people still love to hate them, but they’re starting to rack up some wins.
