Seven reasons the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion is good for Canada
Project will create thousands of jobs, expand access to new markets and benefit Indigenous communities
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
Jobs Ripple Effect
1 + 3 + 2
For every 1 direct job created in oil and gas, 3 indirect and 2 induced jobs in other sectors are created on average
Source: Statistics Canada
Stories
Quebec politicians not aligned with public opinion on energy development: Poll
New survey finds Quebecers would rather produce oil or use Western Canadian crude than continue relying on imports
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.’
Alberta jobs bring opportunity, prosperity to communities from coast to coast
From B.C. to Newfoundland, inter-provincial workers earned $57 billion in Alberta from 2002-2016
Indigenous-owned company sees revival thanks to Coastal GasLink
Duz Cho Construction in northeastern B.C. thriving again clearing route for natural gas pipeline
Small B.C. community hit by forestry slowdown gets boost from Trans Mountain expansion
District of Clearwater looks to continue growth thanks to $3.1-million water and sewer investment for pipeline project
Offshore oil and gas critical to economic recovery
Newfoundland and Labrador seeking support for pillar of province’s economy
Petrochemical project a “godsend” for small Ontario business
ALL-WELD one of hundreds of small Canadian companies benefiting from oil and gas development
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
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
Canada’s energy industry provides opportunity for highly-trained immigrants
'Canada celebrates what makes you unique. If you are willing to work hard and be a good person, you will be successful in Canada.'
Context and Commentary
Commentary: First Nations don’t oppose energy projects
Overwhelming majority in support of responsible, sustainable development on their lands
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: 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: Energy sector can kick-start Canada’s economy
Oil and gas industry has long track record of driving nation's economy and can do so again
Facts and Data
$359 Billion: What Canada’s energy sector paid governments from 2000 to 2018
Taxes paid by energy industry add up to as much as all employment insurance payments since 1996
Fueling Canada’s economy: How Canada’s oil and gas industry compares to other major sectors
Fossil fuels industry twice the size of the automotive sector, four times the size of the aerospace sector
Research Brief: Canada’s oil sands and local First Nations
How the energy sector impacts Indigenous incomes, employment and prosperity
Resource sector provides jobs for 28,000 new Canadians
Earnings for immigrants in natural resources higher than average of all other Canadian industries