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Critical Canadian Subsector
10.2% of GDP
Reducing Emissions Intensity
Down 22%
Indigenous Opportunities
$15 billion
Commentary: The numbers tell the story – oil and gas is important to the B.C. economy
Thousands of jobs and billions in trade underscore a key piece of B.C. prosperity
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