Where are the natural resources of Canada?

Answer 1

Forestry, fishing, minerals...

This question is in Earth Sciences, so you are probably looking for details on the mineral resources of Canada. Canada is a world leader in the production of many metallic and fuel minerals including:

oil (No. 1 in the world)
coal
natural gas (No. 3)
uranium (No. 1)
gold (No. 4)
platinum
nickel (No. 3)
copper
lead
zinc
silver (No. 5)
tantalum (No. 1)
diamonds (No. 4)
iron
niobium (No. 2)
potash (No. 1)
sulfur
cobalt
chrysotile
gypsum (No. 3)
molybdenum

The distribution of Canada's mineral resources is uneven, and is a result of the complex geological history. Most of the oil, gas, and coal resources are in Paleozoic sedimentary basins in British Columbia and Alberta. Most of the copper, gold, and nickel resources are in Precambrian shield rocks in Ontario. All of the molybdenum is in the Cordillera of British Columbia. Diamonds are in precambrian rocks in the Northwest Territories. Phosphate is in Paleozoic strata in Saskatchewan. Uranium is in Precambrian rocks in Saskatchewan. Gypsum is in Paleozoic sedimentary basins in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

On top of that, most minerals are produced where there is access and infrastructure, as most of Canada's north is sparsely inhabited and not accessible. For more details, read the reference below.

Answer 2

Mining - leading the world in many areas of minerals mined as already stated. (includes oil and natural gas)
Canada ranks among the world’s top five producers of 14 mineral commodities and is the world's leader in the production of potash and uranium. Canada is one of the largest mining nations in the world, producing more than 60 minerals and metals.

Forestry- pulp and paper mills, softwood / hardwood lumber etc exporting much to the U.S. Canadian forest products are exported to more than 100 countries around the world and is the world’s largest exporter of forest products, accounting for 17.3 percent of the world trade.

Most of the above natural resources (mining and forestry) are found between 49°N and 58° N. This area right across Canada is heavy with forestry and mining.

Can't forget fishing - both coasts (W and E) are heavy into that industry - as well you have the fish farms and there is much fresh water fishing (not for sport but industry)

Fresh water - One of Canada's most important natural resources - over 3 million freshwater lakes in Canada! Most above 43°N. Northern Manitoba / Ontario / Quebec and big in both mining and forestry whereas Alberta is heavy in oil and natural gas for example.

I guess another one is trapping - in the northern areas beaver, mink, fox etc are still trapped and the hides used but it is an industry that is withering away - except of course for the 'terrible' seal hunts on the coast.

Answer 3

Diversity. Maybe Canada can get into medical disassembly and organlegging like China.

Answer 4

Most of them are in the northern area, Woods, oil, gas...and of course salmon

Answer 5

In the Ground.