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
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
India emerges as market hungry for Canadian heavy oil
Declining production from rival Venezuela opens door for Alberta's oil sands
Small company keeps hope of west-east Canadian pipeline alive
Canadian Prosperity Pipelines Corporation looking for investors to build 4,800-km link between Western Canada and eastern customers and ports
Marine shipping critical to Canada’s economic recovery
Tanker traffic rise from Trans Mountain Expansion will significantly boost economy: Analysts
Indigenous-owned company sees revival thanks to Coastal GasLink
Duz Cho Construction in northeastern B.C. thriving again clearing route for natural gas pipeline
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
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.’
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
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
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