CANADA is the world's second largest country with a population of 34 million people. Rich in natural resources and among the world's leading industrialized nations, the country is home to some of the world's most innovative and largest businesses with a highly skilled workforce.In terms of oil reserves, Canada ranks No. 2 in the world. Many experts including the former CEO of Shell Canada estimated Canada's oil reserves to be essentially eight times more than Saudi Arabia. Over 95 per cent of these reserves are in the oil sands deposits in Alberta.While closely aligned in both commerce and culture to its southern neighbor, the United States, Canada has also enjoyed great success in forging strong trade ties with many countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South America and other regions.

• No. 1 among G7 countries in terms of GDP and employment growth for past 10 years
• No. 2 in world oil reserves
• World's 6th largest oil producing country
• World's 8th largest trading nation
• World's top producer of uranium and potash