Blog•May 5, 2026
Canada's Moment
Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, warns that trust and predictability have become as scarce as oil, positioning Canada as a potentially reliable energy partner amid the current crisis. The piece highlights Canada’s abundant oil, gas, uranium and critical‑mineral resources and its reputation for political stability under Prime Minister Mark Carney. With global leaders increasingly wary of geopolitical risk, Canada’s steady centre‑ground politics contrast sharply with turmoil in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. If Canada can translate its predictability into decisive infrastructure and market policies, it could capture a pivotal role in global energy supply.