Canada’s critical minerals moment

The global demand for critical minerals is already reshaping supply chains, investment decisions, and geopolitical relationships. The path to becoming both a clean and conventional energy superpower, depends on our ability to responsibly harness the resources beneath our feet, writes Terry Duguid. Pexels photograph by Usame Dzinovic June 3, 2026 The global economy is undergoing a major transformation, and Canada is standing right in the middle of it. Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals needed to build electric vehicles, batteries, renewable energy systems, and advanced technologies. From lithium to ...