Prime Minister Justin Trudeau address CERAWeek in Houston, Texas in March, 2017. Trudeau told leaders in the energy industry that Canada is a secure and reliable source of energy for the United States. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)
Supplying energy to the U.S.
Trudeau noted that while his government is concerned with climate change, the oilsands would continue to be developed.
“No country would find 173 billion barrels of oil and just leave it in the ground,” he said. “The resource will be developed. Our job is to ensure this is done responsibly, safely and sustainably.”
Trudeau reminded the audience about the trading relationship between the U.S. and Canada and the state of Texas with Canada describing Canada, U.S. relations as essential for the prosperity of both nations.
“Nothing is more essential to the U.S. economy than access to a secure, reliable source of energy. Canada is that source,” Trudeau said. “We have the third largest oil reserves in the world, and provide more than 40 per cent of America’s imported crude.”
“And this extends beyond oil: We supply you with more electricity and uranium than any other country.”
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