Canada has long believed geography protects us. Oceans on three sides, the United States on the fourth. War and unrest happen “over there.” We are cushioned. Or so the story goes. Nothing could be further from the truth.

The 20th century was defined by oil. The 21st will be about water and minerals — and Canada sits on top of both. Abundance is no longer security; it’s vulnerability. From the Ring of Fire’s critical minerals to freshwater supplies, Canada is already a piece in a dangerous global game of Risk.