Trans Mountain construction aids economic rebound for hard hit B.C. communities
As work ramps up on the pipeline project, communities staggered by COVID-19 pandemic see hope on the horizon
Canada's Largest Subsector
10.6% of GDP
Oil and gas is the largest subsector of Canada's economy, accounting for $221 billion, or 10.6% of nominal GDP in 2018
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Cross-Country Employment
540,000 jobs
The oil and gas sector directly and indirectly employed approximately 540,000 people across Canada in 2016
Source: Statistics Canada
Jobs Ripple Effect
1 + 2 + 3
For every 1 direct job in oil and gas, 2 indirect and 3 induced jobs in other sectors are created on average
Source: Canadian Energy Research Institute
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