Canada Unveils 26 Critical Minerals Initiatives as Part of G7 Effort to Counter Chinas Dominance

Tim Hodgson, minister of energy and natural resources (L) participates in the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto on Oct. 30, 2025. (The Canadian Press/Laura ProctorCanada has announced the first round of 26 new investments, partnerships, and measures as part of a G7 critical minerals alliance to counter China’s current global dominance in the sector.Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said $6.4 billion in investments in Canadian projects is a significant step forward in creating a resilient G7 supply chain for critical minerals that will be less reliant on China and protect member nations’ national security interests.