#2 – Resources Form the Foundation of Canada’s Economy
Answer
A strong resources sector means more job opportunities, economic growth, and prosperity for all Canadians. Accounting for:
- 3 million jobs [1]
- 21% of our economy [1]
- 50% of our exports [1]
- 45% of our manufacturing output [3]
… our energy, forestry, mining, and agriculture sectors generate tens of billions of dollars to support critical social programs such as healthcare, education, and emergency services [4].
Supporting our job-creating, prosperity-generating resource industries can help Canada address current economic challenges, including weak business investment, low productivity, regulatory uncertainty, and tariffs [1].