Unveiling the Gold in Canada’s Backyard

Episode Notes

What is Canada's Ring of Fire—and why has it been sitting untouched for 15+ years?

In this video, The Weird Canadian dives into one of the most important and overlooked economic opportunities in Canada. The Ring of Fire in Northern Ontario is a treasure trove of critical minerals like chromite, nickel, copper, and platinum—essential for everything from EVs to renewable energy.

But despite its potential to generate tens of billions in revenue and thousands of jobs, the region remains undeveloped. Why? From lack of infrastructure and government delays to Indigenous consultation and environmental hurdles, Cody breaks it all down—with just the right amount of swearing.

👀 Listen to learn:

  • What is the Ring of Fire?
  • Why it matters globally and to Canada
  • The role of Indigenous communities
  • The political strategies to unlock its value
  • And… whether Canada is finally ready to dig in

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