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.
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement regarding Indigenous participation in critical minerals development.
Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will participate in the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026 in Saudi Arabia on January 13 to 15, 2026.
Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make an announcement regarding electricity grid reliability and resiliency.
On December 16, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, on behalf on the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, announced nearly $16 million in funding for investment in methane emissions reduction technologies across Canada.
