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Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. are poised to extend their vital CUSMA trade deal until 2042, safeguarding decades of economic integration—especially for oil exports, which hit $127.37 billion in 2025 alone. With the Trans Mountain Pipeline adding 750,000 barrels daily, the energy link between nations is stronger than ever. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc vividly described their economies as an “unscrambled omelette,” underscoring how deeply intertwined they’ve become. Meanwhile, the oilsands workforce is transforming: Suncor is ditching the fly-in, fly-out model, encouraging workers to live locally—boosting Fort McMurray’s economy and community. Local leaders and the minister alike see this as a national trend, with plans for new housing, retail, and infrastructure to turn the town into a thriving, self-sustaining hub.

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