Canada
Canada is a North American country located north of the United States, extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean. The capital is Ottawa, while the largest city is Toronto. With a population of about 40-million, Canada has the world's tenth-largest economy by nominal gross domestic product. The country is rich in natural resources, with dominant sectors including mining, oil and gas, forestry, agriculture and manufacturing. Canada is a leading global producer of potash, uranium, nickel, aluminium, gold and diamonds, and holds the world's third-largest proven oil reserves, primarily in the Alberta oil sands. The currency is the Canadian dollar. Canada is a federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, with King Charles III as head of State represented by a Governor-General, and a Prime Minister leading the government. The country is a member of the G7, G20, NATO, the Commonwealth, the United Nations and the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement trade bloc. Canada's economy is closely integrated with that of the United States, its largest trading partner. The mining sector is particularly significant, with provinces such as Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and Saskatchewan hosting major operations. Canada has a well-developed financial sector, strong rule of law and a skilled workforce, making it an attractive destination for international investment in resources and technology.
Canada Updates
Strong exploration system essential to mining’s future, Junior Indaba points out
By: Martin Creamer Updated 7 hours ago A strong and vibrant exploration system is essential to the future of the mining sector, and to advancing transformation, inclusion, and long-term... →
SACP conveys its message of condolences to the family of renowned South African scholar John Pampallis
8th June 2026 The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its message of heartfelt condolences to the family of renowned South African scholar, educator,... →
Select Committee on Education taken aback by unacceptable sabotage of Bafana Bafana as they prepare to depart for FIFA World Cup
1st June 2026 The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has expressed shock at events... →
Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises
By: Reuters 27th May 2026 The World Health Organization on Saturday, May 17, declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of... →
Your customer consented to direct marketing – but can you still contact them after they have registered on the National Opt-Out Registry?
21st May 2026 Many businesses assume that once a customer has consented to direct marketing, they may continue contacting that customer unless the consent is... →
Positive operating income heartens challenged Eastplats 
By: Martin Creamer 15th May 2026 Positive first-quarter mine operating income has heartened South African platinum group metals (PGM) and chrome mining company Eastplats, which... →
Congo, Rwanda head for showdown over Francophonie top job
By: Reuters 15th May 2026 Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are heading for a diplomatic battle over the leadership of the International Organisation of La... →
Southern Africa’s regional uranium production looking up as demand outlook rises
By: Martin Creamer 13th May 2026 The symbol U and the atomic number 92 are once again among the energy elements being looked at with greater intensity amid global fossil fuel... →
Evacuation of passengers from virus-hit cruise ship to be completed on Monday
By: Reuters 11th May 2026 The evacuation of passengers from a Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will be completed on Monday with flights... →
Opinion: South Africa’s doctrine gap
23rd April 2026 South Africa keeps relitigating 1994 while the world builds the next industrial order without it, writes economic commentator Itumeleng Mahabane. →
