Canada leads global action on critical minerals and supply chain security

In an era defined by digital transformation and geopolitical uncertainty, Canada, through its G7 Presidency, is taking bold action with trusted international partners to strengthen supply chains, reduce dependencies, and secure the resources essential for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and defence.

Foundation of Canada security

Recently, during the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson, announced the first round of strategic projects under the Critical Minerals Production Alliance (CMPA), an initiative designed to accelerate the development of secure, sustainable critical minerals supply chains. He has emphasize that: “These investments are foundational to Canada’s sovereignty, competitiveness and leadership in the global economy”.

The Alliance leverages sovereign tools and public-private collaboration to bring critical mineral projects into production, drive economic growth, and protect national security.

Commitment to growth and global partnership

Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure comment: ” Critical minerals power the technologies and clean energy systems that drive Canada’s future. Our investments in these projects reflect our commitment to innovation, economic growth, and strong global partnerships, all essential to building the strongest economy in the G7”

Global action details

According to the announcement 26 new investments, partnerships, and measures unlocking $6.4 billion in critical minerals projects will be established. Moreover, mobilization of public and private capital for projects in graphite, rare earths, and scandium, offtake arrangements with nine allied nations, including the U.S., France, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Australia will be made, release of the Roadmap to Promote Standards-Based Markets for Critical Minerals, advancing commitments from the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta and up to $20.2 million to support R&D collaborations that advance innovation in critical minerals will be made.

Internal and external security

Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement has added: “This is how we protect Canadians, create good jobs, boost supply chains and strengthen our sovereignty at a time when access to critical minerals is key to both our economy and our national security.”

To safeguard national security, the Government of Canada will also leverage the Defence Production Act to stockpile critical minerals that will ensure secure supply for strategic sectors, strengthening Arctic sovereignty, and bolstering NATO’s collective defence capacity.

David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence added: “These investments strengthen Canada’s contributions to NATO and reinforce our collective resilience. As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, building secure, sustainable and resilient supply chains isn’t just sound economic policy, it’s vital to our shared security and prosperity.”

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Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry said: “Canada is leading the charge to build the secure, sustainable and transparent supply chains the world needs. Through our G7 Presidency and the launch of the Critical Minerals Production Alliance, we are setting a global benchmark for strategic collaboration and economic resilience.”

“By partnering with our G7 allies and Canadian innovators, we’re securing the resources and supply chains that keep Canada competitive and sovereign in a changing world.” Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation