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Start Date: 2025-04-27
End Date: 2025-05-03

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Primary and Secondary Energy Production Statistics Released for February 2025

Statistics Canada reports that primary energy production in February 2025 increased by 0.1% year-over-year, with growth in three of six tracked sectors. Secondary energy production rose by 2.9% in the same period. This dataset provides insight into national energy output, which is closely linked to mining activities, resource extraction, and processing operations.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Canada’s Net Direct Investment Position Climbs to $971 Billion at Year-End 2024

Canada's net direct investment position reached $971.0 billion at the end of 2024, increasing by $187.0 billion from 2023. The growth in Canadian direct investment abroad outpaced foreign direct investment into Canada. This trend may influence capital availability and investment flows for domestic mining and mineral resource projects.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca