Canada and US Oil Industries Form Integrated Continental System

The oil industries of Canada and the United States are often seen as competitors, but in reality, they operate within a deeply integrated continental system.

The US is the world's leading crude oil producer, while Canada ranks among the top four and possesses one of the largest proven oil reserves.

America primarily produces light, sweet crude from shale formations, whereas Canada's production is increasingly dominated by heavier crude from the oil sands.