“The United States derives enormous economic value from Canada,” Wilkinson said during a CTV News interview. He noted that US refineries, particularly in the Midwest, rely on Canadian heavy crude oil. Alternatives, like Venezuelan crude, present logistical and geopolitical hurdles, while critical minerals and uranium from Canada fill gaps that would otherwise leave the US dependent on China or Russia.
Canada also supplies potash, a key ingredient for American agriculture, and hydropower to states like New York and Massachusetts. “There is no alternative,” Wilkinson emphasized, describing the deep interdependence of the two nations’ economies.
The minister emphasized the critical role of Canada’s resources in supporting the US energy and defence sectors. American nuclear plants rely heavily on Canadian uranium, and the US Department of Defense has invested in Canadian…
