Developing a secure and sustainable domestic helium supply is critical to Canada’s medical, research, technical and industrial sectors.
The mandate of the Helium Developers Association of Canada (HeDAC) is to create public awareness and align industry and governments in advancing a much-needed domestic helium supply.
“We should not be waiting for the time when MRI scanners are shut down due to a shortage of helium. Acting now…will ensure the continuity of MRI imaging, so critical to the care of millions of people in Canada every year."
“Canada needs to invest in a sustainable national helium supply chain.”
“Canadian consumers are vulnerable to (helium) supply disruptions. Canada can establish a 'Made in Canada' helium solution…this would ensure a secure supply for healthcare, research, and industry. It would position Canada as a global leader in helium utilization, foster job creation, and technological innovation."
“Any disruption, even of a few days, could slow production in a semiconductor facility. A significant delay could result in the need to shut a facility down. This is an untenable option for our company and other industries, and for the country as a whole.”
any disruption in the helium supply could impact the ability of NASA and commercial launch programs (e.g., SpaceX, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance, etc.) to accomplish their missions.” (NASA)
“Given concerns over security of helium supply, inclusion of the helium sector in the Federal Flow-Through Share program will enable Canada’s helium companies to access much needed risk capital. This will support the creation of a strong, robust domestic helium sector, and ultimately, Canada’s ability to realize its decarbonization goals.”
“Each of these minerals (Helium, Gallium, Germanium, Graphite, REE) are vital inputs across five key focus areas: artificial intelligence, border security, healthcare, energy and defence. But supply chains are vulnerable, international competition is fierce, and Canada must navigate complex policy, investment, and processing challenges to establish itself as a global leader.”
The flow-through share legislative framework be amended to unambiguously include all 31 of Canada’s critical minerals……Helium, for instance, is identified as one of Canada’s critical minerals but is, like lithium brines, found in bedded deposits, and as a result, would not fit the definition of “mineral resource.”
“We should not be waiting for the time when MRI scanners are shut down due to a shortage of helium. Acting now…will ensure the continuity of MRI imaging, so critical to the care of millions of people in Canada every year."
“Canada needs to invest in a sustainable national helium supply chain.”
“Canadian consumers are vulnerable to (helium) supply disruptions. Canada can establish a 'Made in Canada' helium solution…this would ensure a secure supply for healthcare, research, and industry. It would position Canada as a global leader in helium utilization, foster job creation, and technological innovation."
“Any disruption, even of a few days, could slow production in a semiconductor facility. A significant delay could result in the need to shut a facility down. This is an untenable option for our company and other industries, and for the country as a whole.”
any disruption in the helium supply could impact the ability of NASA and commercial launch programs (e.g., SpaceX, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance, etc.) to accomplish their missions.” (NASA)
“Given concerns over security of helium supply, inclusion of the helium sector in the Federal Flow-Through Share program will enable Canada’s helium companies to access much needed risk capital. This will support the creation of a strong, robust domestic helium sector, and ultimately, Canada’s ability to realize its decarbonization goals.”
“Each of these minerals (Helium, Gallium, Germanium, Graphite, REE) are vital inputs across five key focus areas: artificial intelligence, border security, healthcare, energy and defence. But supply chains are vulnerable, international competition is fierce, and Canada must navigate complex policy, investment, and processing challenges to establish itself as a global leader.”
The flow-through share legislative framework be amended to unambiguously include all 31 of Canada’s critical minerals……Helium, for instance, is identified as one of Canada’s critical minerals but is, like lithium brines, found in bedded deposits, and as a result, would not fit the definition of “mineral resource.”
View the Federal Government Critical Mineral List
Developing a secure and sustainable domestic helium supply is critical to Canada’s medical, research, technical and industrial sectors.
The mandate of the Helium Developers Association of Canada (HeDAC) is to create public awareness and align industry and governments in advancing a much-needed domestic helium supply.
HeDAC represents companies exploring, developing and producing helium in Western Canada. For more information on individual members please click below.
HeDAC represents companies exploring, developing and producing helium in Western Canada. For more information on individual members please click below.
Canada`s helium resource potential is significant. With the fifth largest helium resource in the world, Canada has the opportunity to address both the needs of Canadians and export supply to other countries. Developing a Canadian helium industry is consistent with federal and provincial governments` commitment to support a global transition to cleaner forms of energy and the increased activity will provide short and long-term economic benefits to rural and Indigenous communities, as well as provide employment opportunities for Canadians.
Canada`s helium resource potential is significant. With the fifth largest helium resource in the world, Canada has the opportunity to address both the needs of Canadians and export supply to other countries. Developing a Canadian helium industry is consistent with federal and provincial governments` commitment to support a global transition to cleaner forms of energy and the increased activity will provide short and long-term economic benefits to rural and Indigenous communities, as well as provide employment opportunities for Canadians.
Much of Canada’s helium resources are located in southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan and co-produced with nitrogen, unlike alongside the production of natural gas or liquefied natural gas (LNG) elsewhere in the world. Using well-established responsible development practices, this opportunity uniquely positions Canada with a sustainable, long-term helium supply as the world transitions away from hydrocarbons.
Much of Canada’s helium resources are located in southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan and co-produced with nitrogen, unlike alongside the production of natural gas or liquefied natural gas (LNG) elsewhere in the world. Using well-established responsible development practices, this opportunity uniquely positions Canada with a sustainable, long-term helium supply as the world transitions away from hydrocarbons.
