In this rapidly changing world, true nation building needs to focus on projects and sectors that can best advance Canada’s long-term prosperity and security in a quickly electrifying global economy, one which saw US$2.3 trillion in energy transition investments in 2025, up 8% on the previous year. Focus should be on strategic opportunities in high-growth clean economic sectors that connect supply and value chains.
While some of the investments announced to date are significant in terms of dollar value, the bulk of the capital is being attracted to sunsetting industries that won’t be part of Canada’s long-term future and offer limited benefits to Canada more broadly. Speed is important, but there is also a need to ensure that projects are part of a long-term integrated vision for Canada’s future security and prosperity, and support the social and economic well-being of Canadians. Islands of economic activity that generate short-term revenues then quietly lose viability in the global energy transition will not set Canada up for long-term success.
This report “Connecting the Dots” published by One Canadian Clean Economy Task Force focuses on four specific clean economy sectors: clean electricity transmission, critical minerals, electric vehicles, and lower carbon, modular homebuilding. Each sector presents an opportunity to draw out the greatest possible value from natural resources, and build dynamic, high-productivity industries with a clear focus on export opportunities, all while making sure Canada is leveraging its domestic market to the greatest possible extent.
Access the report here