Canada is one of the world’s true energy powers, though we have often behaved as if we are not. We rank among the top countries globally in proven oil reserves, with decades of supply, largely concentrated in Alberta’s oil sands. These reserves are among the largest and most stable in the democratic world. At the same time, Canada holds vast natural gas resources stretching from British Columbia and Alberta to emerging reserves in Atlantic Canada and the North. Together, these resources position Canada as a critical long-term energy supplier at a moment when the global energy system is undergoing profound change.
