Canada’s clear leverage to lead on critical minerals

A fraction of the funding support provided to battery plants and car makers could unlock a short list of Canada’s most advanced critical minerals projects.

As we head into renewed trade discussions with the U.S., their need for critical minerals provides Canada the chance to align economic strategy with national security and climate objectives, writes Mark Selby. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Opinion

BY MARK SELBY

May 13, 2025

The world is in a race to secure critical minerals, and Canada is uniquely positioned to lead. We have the resources, the expertise, and the regulatory foundation to deliver what our allies need. The discourse in the most recent Canadian election has been encouraging, but if...

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