Russia firing up massive oil project to meet growing global demand as Canada sits on the sidelines
Rosneft's $170 billion Vostok project will employ 400,000 workers, create 15 'industry towns' and build 800 km of new pipelines
Canada's Largest Subsector
10.6% of GDP
Energy is the largest subsector of Canada’s economy, accounting for $221 billion, or 10.6% of nominal GDP in 2018.
*Includes electricity (1.6%) and energy construction (1.4%)
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, according to the most recently available data
Source: Statistics Canada
Stable Source of Revenue
$493 billion
Oil and gas generated $493 billion in gross revenues for federal, provincial and municipal governments between 2000 and 2018, an average of $26 billion per year
Source: Statistics Canada
Stories
First Nations communities increasingly see oil and gas projects as pathways to prosperity
'To say that we are all against development is ludicrous. We’re in favour of prosperity'
Canada’s economy already benefiting from LNG
Community and business leaders eager for more opportunities to show Canada's leadership in responsible development
Pushing free-market oil producers out will only benefit state-owned rivals: Analysts
‘I can just see the Russians rubbing their hands, saying this is fantastic.’
Indigenous-owned company sees revival thanks to Coastal GasLink
Duz Cho Construction in northeastern B.C. thriving again clearing route for natural gas pipeline
Healthy oil and gas sector key to Canadian environmental innovation and economic success: Q&A with Jack Mintz
'Oil and gas helps keep our energy costs down and it's very reliable source of energy'
Ontario pipe producer investing to support future demand for Canadian natural gas
Sault Ste. Marie company one of many Ontario businesses directly benefiting from jobs and opportunity provided by Canada's oil and gas industry
Energy projects critical for Indigenous prosperity, says veteran electrician
B.C. company able to stay afloat during COVID-19 crisis thanks to ongoing work on oil and gas projects
Tragic childhood paves path toward energy for Indigenous entrepreneur
Business owner says energy and resource sectors key to overcoming poverty on First Nations
Facts take Canadian filmmaker from oil and gas opponent to advocate
The truth about oil and gas, and Canada's record of responsible development, changed Heidi McKillop's mind about the country's industry
Understanding the ripple effect of oil and gas jobs in Canada
How one job in oil and gas spurs employment across multiple sectors
Context and Commentary
Commentary: A healthy Canadian energy industry means jobs, revenue and opportunity
'The energy sector is not just about numbers. It’s about people and families and the benefits that accrue to all Canadians'
Commentary: First Nations don’t oppose energy projects
Overwhelming majority in support of responsible, sustainable development on their lands
Commentary: No industry better positioned to get people back to work than energy
As Canada looks to rebuild economy battered by COVID-19 pandemic, the energy sector can and will lead the way
Commentary: Canadian oil and gas fueled $493 billion in revenue for governments since 2000
Revenue generated from oil and gas eclipsed the federal government's contribution to family allowance and children’s benefits since 1970
Facts and Data
$672 billion: The energy sector’s revenues to Canadian governments 2000–2018
Canada's oil and gas sector alone contributed $493 billion to federal, provincial and municipal governments
How much Albertans and their oil and gas sector have contributed to federal finances
Over a 12-year period, Albertans and their main industry contributed $512 billion and $50 billion respectively to Ottawa
Missed Maple Leaf opportunities: Natural gas in central and eastern Canada and key US states
How five Canadian provinces could boost revenues with growing global demand for natural gas
Foreign oil imports to Canada: $477 billion between 1988 and 2019
Canada imported an average of 749,000 barrels of oil daily over 32-year span from Saudi Arabia, Russia and the U.S. among other countries