Today, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, met with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Industry and Technology and CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), H.E. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber. The ministers discussed ongoing Canada–UAE cooperation in energy and natural resources and the UAE’s investment interest in Canada’s major energy projects. Both sides agreed to maintain close engagement to advance shared priorities and explore opportunities for partnership between Canadian and UAE stakeholders.
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will travel to India from January 27 to 30, 2026. He will participate in India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 in Goa before travelling to New Delhi, India.
Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will take part in a fireside chat at the BC Natural Resources Forum with Mike McDonald, Chief Strategy Officer, Partner, Kirk & Co.
The forest sector is a cornerstone of Canada's economy and identity. For generations, our forests have supported communities and powered local economies. In response to ongoing trade pressures and the need to diversify and ensure long-term competitiveness, the Government of Canada recently announced the launch of a Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force to identify pathways to restructure, retool and transform Canada’s forest sector.
Today, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, met with the Administrator of the National Energy Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Hongzhi.
On January 13, 2026, Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding with His Excellency Mr. Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, to enhance cooperation in the field of mineral resources. This agreement will promote trade and investment across critical mineral value chains, foster knowledge sharing and support bilateral efforts to secure sustainable supply chains.
On January 14, 2026, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced 14 projects under the Indigenous Grants stream of the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF), representing a total federal investment of over $850,000.
Canada is entering a new era for its mining industry — one defined by speed, scale and purpose. As key inputs for clean technologies such as batteries, wind turbines, electric vehicles and solar panels, Canada’s rich critical mineral resources present a major economic opportunity, including for Indigenous Peoples across Northern Ontario. Indigenous participation is key to the Government of Canada’s commitment to building a more competitive, inclusive and sustainable economy.
Today, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $3 million in funding through the Energy Innovation Program’s Smart Grids Regulatory Innovation Capacity Building Call for Proposals to support four Alberta projects that will enhance grid reliability and resiliency in the province.
