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Natural Resources: Staples of Canada’s Economy

5 March, 2013

Canada has enormous natural wealth, from huge reserves of energy to massive tracts of forest and an abundance of minerals and metals.

Under Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the plan for Responsible Resource Development achieves the right balance to unleash the potential of our resource sectors to create high-value jobs across Canada while strengthening safety and environmental protection.

Watch the video below to learn how Responsible Resource Development of Canada’s natural resources is an integral benefit to all Canadians.

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The Major Projects Management Office initiative has helped to transform the approvals process for major natural resource projects by shortening the average review times from 4 years to just 22 months, and improving accountability by monitoring the performance of federal regulatory departments. 

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