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Heather Exner-Pirot
Canadian Energy, Natural Resources and Geopolitical Policy Expert | Special Advisor, Business Council of Canada
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Heather Exner-Pirot is an internationally recognized scholar and policy expert whose work focuses on natural resource development, energy security, critical minerals, Arctic governance, Indigenous economic participation, and Canadian competitiveness.
She is currently a Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. She serves as a Special Advisor to the Business Council of Canada and Managing Editor of the Arctic Yearbook.
Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot has held board and fellowship appointments with Indigenous, Canadian and international institutions and is a frequent contributor to public policy discussions on resource development, trade, energy, and northern affairs. Her research emphasizes practical approaches to strengthening Canada’s economic prosperity, resilience, and strategic position through responsible development of its natural resources.
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Canada's Next Economic Superpower: Energy, Resources and the Race for Global Influence 
How Canada can leverage its oil, natural gas, uranium and critical minerals to strengthen its economy, attract investment and become a more influential global player.
The New Commodity Supercycle: Why the World Needs What Canada Has
How geopolitical instability, AI-driven electricity demand, electrification and resource scarcity are reshaping global markets — and creating opportunities for Canadian businesses.
Building Canada: Breaking Down the Barriers to Growth
Why infrastructure bottlenecks, regulatory uncertainty and slow project approvals threaten Canadian competitiveness, and what it will take to unlock major investments.
Indigenous Partnerships and the Future of Canadian Resource Development
How Indigenous equity ownership, economic reconciliation and meaningful partnerships are transforming Canada's energy and natural resource industries.
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