Canada can still be a natural resource powerhouse in a net-zero economy

This country has long been a significant exporter of natural resources, and the clean energy transition doesn’t change that.

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson arrives for a cabinet meeting in West Block on May 30. To unlock potential, governments need to think strategically about how to best leverage our natural resources, write Oliver Sheldrick and Rachel Doran.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY OLIVER SHELDRICK, RACHEL DORAN

June 7, 2023

Canada’s wealth, our economic identity, and our financial booms (and busts) have long been tied to the value of natural resources within our borders. We have benefited immeasurably from the natural wealth of these lands: our vast forests, deep lakes, and of course the rese...

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