Making Canada an Energy Superpower: Pipelines, Politics, and Capital with Adam Waterous

Canada possesses the potential to become a global energy superpower by doubling its oil and gas production over the next decade, a transformation essential for both national economic growth and global energy security. Adam Watrous, CEO of Watrous Energy Fund, argues that the global energy landscape has shifted from a sustainability-only lens to one prioritizing security, driven by geopolitical instability and the moral imperative to address energy poverty. Achieving this status requires significant regulatory reform, including streamlining project approvals and eliminating restrictive policies like the tanker ban. While current implementation efforts remain prone to central planning inefficiencies, the economic upside is substantial, potentially adding four percent to Canada’s annual GDP. Canada’s long-life, low-decline assets provide a competitive advantage, positioning the country to move from a middle power to a senior power on the world stage.