Canadian drilling activity totaled 11 spuds on April 24, roughly half the 30-day average of 20.9 per day and down from 19 the previous session, consistent with spring breakup conditions across Western Canada. The weekly pace has deteriorated sharply, with 51 spuds so far this week against 109 in the prior week. Strathcona Resources Ltd. led operators with four wells, followed by Whitecap Resources Inc. with two. Year-to-date spuds stand at 3,559, running 15.7% below the same period in 2025, a gap that reflects both seasonal timing and a softer overall program across the sector.