Iran’s Parliament Speaker mocked the Federal Reserve by adding the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb to the famous Taylor Rule. Behind the joke is a serious question: what happens when inflation is caused by an energy shortage that interest rates cannot fix? The answer also reveals why Canada’s oil, gas, uranium and electricity are becoming increasingly strategic.
American politicians have openly discussed Alberta becoming the 51st state while separatist representatives have sought support in Washington. But would the United States still be interested if Alberta came with its people but not its enormous oil reserves, natural gas, water, minerals and land? A deep dive into resources, sovereignty and the danger of allowing outsiders to exploit Canada’s internal divisions.
The proposed Northern Shield Energy Corridor could carry up to 800,000 barrels of Alberta crude per day to Sarnia entirely through Canada. We examine the route, energy-security argument, Sarnia’s refinery hub, Indigenous consultation, regulatory hurdles and what still has to happen before construction could begin.
Could Venezuelan oil replace Canadian crude? This detailed comparison examines pipelines, refinery needs, rebuilding costs, timelines and the economic risks to the United States.
American political messaging makes the new U.S.–Venezuela oil agreement sound like Washington has suddenly secured an enormous supply of cheap, immediately available petroleum. That is not what happened. The agreement covers access to approximately 64–65 billion barrels of recoverable Venezuelan oil across 17 fields. Those barrels are not sitting in storage tanks waiting to be […]
Canada is one of the most resource-rich countries in the world. We produce oil, natural gas, hydroelectricity, uranium, lumber, minerals and enormous quantities of food. We also have an educated population, advanced industries and access to three oceans. Yet Canada remains economically vulnerable. We export many of our natural resources in a relatively unfinished form. […]
Washington may possess the larger economy, but Canada controls resources and infrastructure the United States cannot quickly replace. Here is why Canada has more leverage than many people realize.