Is there a Tinder app for Stable Trading Partners?
January 24, 2025 | Read Online
The M&E Dispatch // 039
Is there a Tinder app for Stable Trading Partners?
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Hello Everyone,
Quick housekeeping note, I want to say thank you to those who have been helping connect their data sources to my new curation tool. I know it’s been a challenge at times but that thanks to your help and efforts any company wishing to have their content considered for inclusion can be brought on board within minutes.
I truly appreciate your help. On that note, there is a slight change to the format for next week that I know will add value.
Is EU Membership truly in the cards for Canada with all this madness?
I came across something intriguing this week that could significantly shape the future of Canadian business—and not just in theory, but in the practical day-to-day operations of industries like mining and energy. Former German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel floated the idea of inviting Canada to join the European Union. At first glance, this sounds like the kind of thing you’d see on a late-night social media binge. But the reasoning behind it doesn’t seem to far off.
Gabriel’s argument is that Canada, with its stable political system, Arctic borders, and European-like values, is a natural fit for the EU. And while this idea may never go beyond an ambitious what-if, the implications of even closer ties to the EU for Canadian M&E companies are worth considering.
Here’s the reality: the global market is shifting fast, and finding a stable trading partner these days feels like it should be our highest priority. What good is working with our largest trading partner if every 4 years (or less) they tear up the agreements we worked for? For Canadian mining and energy companies, an EU connection could be just that:
- Market Diversification: Reduced reliance on U.S. markets means more options for selling Canadian resources to eager European buyers.
- Lower Trade Barriers: Tariff-free access to EU markets would make our commodities far more competitive.
- Energy Transition Opportunities: With Europe aggressively pursuing green energy, Canadian companies could play a key role in supplying the critical minerals and expertise needed for that transition.
- Investment and Collaboration: Closer ties could mean more European investment into Canadian projects, particularly those aligned with the EU’s strategic goals.
Now, let’s be clear: the path to anything resembling EU membership (or even closer trade alignment) would be complex, to say the least. But in an era where global partnerships are increasingly hard to pin down, a stable trading partner might just be the best thing we get out of this conversation.
We do have a land border with Denmark now that Hans Island has been carved up…
What’s your take on this? Would this shift be a net positive for your business?
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, I’m going to be window shopping villas in the south of France while I wait to see how this plays out.
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Enjoy the weekend, catch you on Tuesday.
- Lee
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