At a critical time when much of the world sought both decarbonization and energy security, new challenges emerged. The rising dependence on critical minerals and manufacturing from China, along with oil, gas, and enriched uranium from Russia, posed serious risks for America and its allies. However, Canada and the United States held a unique opportunity: to achieve energy independence and assist Asian and European allies in securing their own energy needs.
On November 8, the Hudson Institute and the Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosted a daylong conference featuring energy and security experts, industry leaders, and policymakers. This forum examined how Washington and Ottawa could collaborate to harness emerging technologies and North America’s vast energy resources to enhance energy security and curb the influence of authoritarian states in global energy markets.
