Chris Abbott
@c-abbs.bsky.social
Economist at UFCW Canada.
Political economy, canadian & comparative politics, labour in the food system.
Political economy, canadian & comparative politics, labour in the food system.
2) Trade. This figure shows the importance of oil and gas exports: while industrial & manufactured goods slipped into deeper trade deficits, oil and gas trade surpluses expanded dramatically, which has been responsible for sustaining Canada's overall trade balance.
April 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
2) Trade. This figure shows the importance of oil and gas exports: while industrial & manufactured goods slipped into deeper trade deficits, oil and gas trade surpluses expanded dramatically, which has been responsible for sustaining Canada's overall trade balance.
1) Investment. If we decompose GDP growth since early 2000s, growth (&stagnation) in Canada is tied pretty closely to trends in fixed non-residential capital investment - more so than its peers. Breaking this down by industry, oil and gas stands out as the primary driver.
April 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
1) Investment. If we decompose GDP growth since early 2000s, growth (&stagnation) in Canada is tied pretty closely to trends in fixed non-residential capital investment - more so than its peers. Breaking this down by industry, oil and gas stands out as the primary driver.