Rising geopolitical tension and deepening protectionism have made critical minerals a frontline economic security issue. Canada, as a leading producer with vast reserves, has the potential to shape global resilience efforts, for itself and for its partners. One reason is Canada's willingness to take a plurilateral approach. Another is its strong mining industry and regulatory standards. Canada has also demonstrated a readiness to engage in important debates about climate change, environmental protection, and Indigenous leadership and participation.
Until recently, there was no initiative in Canada that convened and informed policymakers, researchers, the media, industry, and other stakeholders about the country’s critical minerals strategies, specifically as they relate to geostrategic debates, the importance of the Indo-Pacific region, and China's dominant role in global supply chains.
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The Canada–Indo-Pacific Critical Minerals Hub was established in September 2025 to fill that gap. Founded in partnership with Pascale Massot, Associate Professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, and with the support of Canadian and international thought leaders, the Hub works to strengthen Canada's critical minerals resilience by:
- Convening stakeholders across industry, civil society, and government, nationally and internationally, with a focus on the Indo-Pacific, to inform Canada's critical minerals strategy.
- Advancing policy recommendations on partnership opportunities and co-ordination between Canada, Indo-Pacific economies, and international partners across the critical minerals value chain.
- Delivering timely analysis of developments in Canada, the Indo-Pacific, and beyond to support informed decision-making by Canadian stakeholders.
For information on the Hub, please email Project Co-ordinator Karen Hui at karen.hui@asiapacific.ca
