Redefining Prosperity: How Canada Can Lead the Free World in the Post-American Era (Version 2 – Science Communication)

Danielle, while Alberta’s economy is projected to outperform the rest of Canada, there are critical dangers on the horizon that could severely undermine this growth. The potential for economic instability looms large, particularly as commodity prices and energy costs face an uncertain future. To secure Alberta’s future — and by extension, Canada’s — we must address these looming threats with strategic foresight and a commitment to technological advancement.

Commodity and energy prices have the potential to rise exponentially — potentially more than 10x — especially considering they are currently at 50-year lows. While this might not seem evident to many Canadians who are struggling with high prices for food, vehicles, and housing, these high costs are primarily the result of the erosion of purchasing power under the policies of PM Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland, Steven Guilbeault, and Immigration Minister Marc Miller.

The prices at which commodities are sold and the costs at which goods are produced by farmers, miners, and energy workers are historically low for consumers but represent a significant challenge for those working in these industries. The carbon tax, among other policies, exacerbates this challenge, further impeding productivity and the potential for business growth in rural areas.

This situation bears a striking resemblance to the economic conditions in the Weimar Republic during its period of hyperinflation. Just as homeowners in Weimar Germany falsely believed that rising real estate prices would protect their wealth, many Canadians today are under the illusion that increasing property values equate to economic security.

However, this illusion will likely shatter when commodity and energy prices correct themselves, revealing the true fragility of our economic foundations.

The current policy framework places both urban and rural workers at risk of poverty. Urban populations, largely unaware of the complexities involved, are being impoverished by the same policies that harm rural producers. Meanwhile, establishment administrators in banking, healthcare, education, media, and government appear to be growing wealthier, but this accumulation of wealth is unsustainable and will likely crumble when the economic reality shifts.

When commodity and energy prices revalue to their historical levels, the economic decline inflicted on Canada by these policies will become starkly apparent. The rising costs will expose the inherent vulnerabilities in our economy, which are currently masked by artificially low commodity prices.

As commodity and energy prices adjust, the impact on our currency and economy will be undeniable. Historical patterns, such as the dramatic increases in gold prices and previous bull runs in commodity indexes, suggest that this outcome is not just possible but probable.

In the age of AI and robotics, Canada has the potential to outproduce even the United States in various commodity and energy markets by leveraging advanced technologies in resource extraction. With nearly five times the proven oil reserves of the United States and significant reserves in other resources, Canada should be a global leader in these sectors. However, current leadership has failed to capitalize on this potential, leaving Canada vulnerable.

The systematic removal of STEM professionals from governance over the past two decades, particularly under the Liberal Party from 2015 to 2024, has eroded Canada’s ability to harness its technological and resource potential. This marginalization reflects a broader issue: the neglect of professional expertise in favour of administrative expansion, which has stifled innovation and economic growth.

To reverse this trend, Canada must reintegrate STEM professionals into key decision-making processes and focus on developing a highly skilled, professional workforce and professional designation/mentor-ship/apprenticeship systems instead of academic systems. This will not only drive technological innovation but also ensure that Canada remains competitive on the global stage.

Canada’s purchasing power is being drained by policies that restrict commodity and energy exports, resulting in low private business investment inflows, stagnation in capital markets, and a decade-long drought in investment. Meanwhile, countries like the United States continue to maintain robust energy production economies and attract investments into their markets.

Despite having significantly larger reserves of oil and other resources, Canada is not capitalizing on its potential due to restrictive policies and ineffective leadership. This mismanagement threatens to erode Canada’s role as a global leader.

Canada is a cornerstone of freedom in the 21st century, a fact recognized by authoritarian regimes that seek to undermine our identity, culture, and economic strength. These regimes aim to diminish Canada’s influence on the global stage, knowing that our country’s potential to lead in the post-American era is substantial.

By applying robotics and AI to resource extraction, Canada could achieve more than five times the economic output of the United States in various commodity and energy markets. However, this potential can only be realized with leadership that prioritizes public safety, national security, and the development of next-generation technologies.

The current emphasis on population growth as a means of strengthening Canada’s future is misguided. We no longer live in an industrial economy where more workers directly translate into higher productivity (Ex: mass agriculture does not require more hands, one can feed 300, modern factories do not require more hands like they did in the 1940s). Instead, a highly skilled and technologically advanced workforce is essential for driving prosperity. More professionals, not more people, is the more efficient mindset in modern times.

Some contemporary policies seem to contradict their stated goals, a phenomenon that can be described as the “Law of Opposites.” For example, some climate activists, while aiming to mitigate climate change, have opposed the development of technologies that could significantly reduce environmental impact. By preventing the construction of LNG facilities or small modular nuclear reactors, these activists inadvertently contribute to the very problem they seek to solve.

To address climate change effectively, Canada must adopt a holistic approach that integrates advanced energy technologies, such as ultra-lightweight carbon plastics in hybrid electric vehicles in small cylinder count natural gas configuration, with renewable energy sources like solar and wind. This synergistic approach could reduce environmental impact by more than 90% compared to current levels, when we realize that we can combine such systems with electric vehicles, AI guided EV buses, and Hydrogen vehicles.

We must urgently revise our policies and reassert control over our commodity and energy sectors. Failure to act will have devastating long-term consequences for Canada’s economy, leaving us impoverished in a world where we should be thriving.

Canada’s future as a leader in the post-American world hinges on our ability to harness our technological potential and make strategic decisions that prioritize economic strength, environmental sustainability, and national security. The time for complacency is over; we must act now to secure our place as a global leader.