Canadian Chamber of Commerce Urges Federal Parties to Talk Critical Minerals Strategy

Canadian Chamber of Commerce Urges Federal Parties to Talk Critical Minerals Strategy
Teck's Highland Valley Copper mine is pictured in British Columbia's interior, on March 26, 2017. The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward
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WASHINGTON—The Canadian Chamber of Commerce wants federal leaders to get serious about making critical minerals a fundamental part of North America’s economic recovery.

The chamber says Canada is missing a “major opportunity” to be a world power in producing the minerals and rare-earth elements that power everything from cellphones to electric cars.