In the mid-2010s, former Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, asserted that Canada should be considered an energy superpower. By advertising Canada as an oil supplier on the international level, Harper defined it as a “reliable producer in a volatile unpredictable world” who can offer its oil-thirsty partners “a transparent regulatory system and a commitment to open markets”.
In the mid-2010s, former Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, claimed that Canada should be regarded as an energy powerhouse. By promoting Canada as a supplier of oil on an international scale, Harper characterized it as a “dependable producer in a turbulent uncertain world” who could provide its thirsty partners with “a clear regulatory framework and a pledge to open markets”.