The oil and gas industry has played a crucial part in Alberta’s political structure for decades. Alberta contains about 97 percent of all oil stores in Canada, which ranks third globally for oil and gas exports.

Canada’s chemical industry sold a record $72.7 billion of product last year amid recovery from COVID-19 and strong consumer demand, according to the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC).

The Government of Canada has announced that seven businesses and organisations in life sciences, manufacturing and technology based in Burnaby, British Columbia will receive 20.8 million CAD to provide them with access to 3D printing technology, helping to scale-up operations and create jobs.