Canola or Automotive: Which Contributes More to the Economy?
How Much Does Canola Really Add to Canada’s GDP?
This episode of ‘Making it in Ontario’ unpacks a new data bulletin by the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing that examines claims that the canola industry contributes $43 billion worth of GDP to Canada’s economy, more than the automotive, steel, and aluminum sectors combined. Hosts Michelle Samson and Brendan Sweeney discuss the flawed methodology that generated that total, how the Trillium Network generated a more accurate number, and the importance of responsible advocacy.
Highlighted Links
- Trillium Network: Cars & Canola: The Economic Contributions of Two Trade-Impacted Industries
- The Globe and Mail: Auto sector’s benefits outweigh canola industry’s, Ontario think tank says
- National Post: New report challenges canola’s $43-billion contribution to GDP
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