Cory Morgan: With Trump’s America-First Focus, Canada Needs Sea Change on Energy Policy

Pipeline pipes are seen at a Trans Mountain facility near Hope, B.C., on Aug. 22, 2019. Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press

Commentary

Canada’s general wealth has been in a sharp decline when compared to the United States for over 10 years. In 2013, GDP per capita in the United States and Canada was nearly equal at US$53,000. Today, GPD per capita in the United States is nearing US$82,000 while Canada remains stagnant at US$53,000.