Transcript
Transcript: Outlining Canada's Energy Context
[00:00:00 A blue background featuring a stylized map of Canada made of light points.]
Narrator: Canada is a global energy leader; rich in resources and the sixth largest energy producer in the world.
[00:00:10 A group of professionals in a high-tech lab. One woman is wearing a VR headset while others look at a laptop and robotic arms. Aerial view of Niagara Falls and the surrounding community.]
Narrator: Energy guides everything, from the innovations that define our future to the daily rhythms that ground our communities.
It's at the core of the Canadian experience.
[00:00:18 Close-up of a large wind turbine spinning over rural farmland; close-up of a hand turning a knob on a gas stove; white chimney emitting steam/smoke from a building.]
Narrator: Energy also gives us the capacity to live, work, and thrive, from heating our homes to powering our factories.
But where does it come from?
[00:00:28 A pie chart appears, breaking down energy sources for 2023. One category, "Other", is listed at 13%.]
Narrator: In 2023, Canada's primary energy production mostly came from crude oil at 38%, natural gas at 26% and uranium at 21%.
This production was 42% higher than in 2005.
Energy in Canada also comes from quite diverse sources.
[00:00:44 Aerial footage of a river winding through a forest. The same scene is next shown on a computer monitor.]
Narrator: In fact, there is a good chance that the screen you're watching this video on now is powered without fossil fuels, as 80% of electricity generated in Canada is from non-greenhouse gas emitting sources.
Of that electricity, 57% comes from hydro and 14% from nuclear. Other renewables account for 9%.
Energy consumption varies by region, by industry, and by household.
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Narrator: In 2024, Canada's per capita energy consumption was among the highest in the world and almost triple the average European Union level.
In 2023 Canada was the seventh-largest consumer of electricity on a per person basis, despite ranking 38th in the world in population.
[00:01:33 A road cutting through a forest with two cars driving on it; a remote northern coastal community next to a frozen body of water.]
Narrator: The vast landscapes and extreme climates that define Canada can partly explain our high energy consumption, but so can our country's history of development.
Abundant and affordable energy has powered Canada's growth, shaping industries, cities, and daily life.
[00:01:51 Time-lapse of city skyline at sunset, showing buildings and moving clouds; time-lapse of a busy city intersection with pedestrians and streetcars.]
Narrator: As comfort and convenience became more accessible, Canada's energy use has steadily kept pace.
Energy is a major driver of innovation and trade. In 2024, it contributed $282 billion to Canada's Gross Domestic Product.
That same year, energy products also earned $208 billion in é revenue, equal to 29% of all Canadian good exports.
[00:02:18 A network of light points connects across a blue background, forming a world map.]
Narrator: What this means is that Canadian energy isn't just important to Canada – it's important to the rest of the world who depend on Canada to power their countries and keep them safe.
In 2024, Canada was the largest foreign supplier of crude oil to the U.S., accounting for 62% of crude oil imports and 24% of refinery intake.
That same year, 33% of uranium purchased by U.S. reactors came from one province: Saskatchewan.
[00:02:48 A 3D blue globe rotates to highlight the U.S.]
Narrator: While the vast majority of Canada's energy exports are U.S. bound, other countries also depend on Canada for their energy.
In fact, in 2022, Canada ranked second globally in uranium exports. In 2023, it ranked third in global electricity exports.
[00:02:58 The globe rotates to Asia, highlighting Japan, China, and South Korea.]
Narrator: The following year, $9.7 billion worth of coal was exported to Japan, China, and South Korea.
Energy is a two-way street however, and Canada does its fair share of importing, as well.
[00:03:21 The globe rotates back to North America, highlighting the U.S. again.]
Narrator: Even as an oil rich nation, 8% of total refined petroleum consumption is imported, with 71% coming from the U.S.
[00:03:30 The Canadian flag flying atop the Peace Tower at Parliament Hill; a forest wildfire; a massive glacier falling into the ocean; aerial view of the Wanuskewin Heritage Park building.]
Narrator: Put simply, Canada is an energy powerhouse on an international scale. But with great power, comes great responsibility.
Canada faces serious and complex challenges: environmental and ecological protection, climate change, energy poverty, and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
But with thoughtful technology, policy, and partnerships, energy can be a powerful vehicle towards addressing these issues.
[00:03:58 Engineers at a quarry examine a blueprint; workers install a large solar panel.]
Narrator: After all, energy is not just about power. It's about people. Jobs. Communities. Possibilities.
[00:04:14 Text on screen specifies 774,500 jobs.]
Narrator: The energy sector makes up 3.6% of total employment in Canada, accounting for approximately 775,000 jobs in 2024.
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Narrator: And between 2000 and 2023, Canada's GDP increased by 56%, while national greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 7%, demonstrating that economic growth does not have to rise in concert with our carbon footprint.
[00:04:31 An aerial shot of Parliament at dusk.]
Canada's energy story is still unfolding and every Canadian has a part to play. What will yours be?
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[00:04:44 The Government of Canada logo appears onscreen.]
