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The Importance of Nature to Canadians: The Economic Significance of Nature-related Activities

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Executive summary

Preface

1. Introduction

1. Nature-related activities by Canadians in Canada

2. Expenditures on nature-related activities by Canadians
3. What is meant by "economic significance"
4. Indirect benefits: Contributions to Canada's economy
5. Direct benefits: Value to participating Canadians
6. Economic benefits of nature-related activities for residents of Newfoundland in 1996
7. Economic benefits of nature-related activities for residents of Prince Edward Island in 1996
8. Economic benefits of nature-related activities for residents of Nova Scotia in 1996
9. Economic benefits of nature-related activities for residents of New Brunswick in 1996
10. Economic benefits of nature-related activities for residents of Quebec in 1996
11. Economic benefits of nature-related activities for residents of Ontario in 1996
12. Economic benefits of nature-related activities for residents of Manitoba in 1996
13. Economic benefits of nature-related activities for residents of Saskatchewan in 1996
14. Economic benefits of nature-related activities for residents of Alberta in 1996
15. Economic benefits of nature-related activities for residents of British Columbia in 1996
16. Economic benefits of nature-related activities for residents of Yukon in 1996

2. Nature-related activities by Canadians and U.S. visitors in Canada

17. The flow of fish- and wildlife-related expenditures between Canada and the United States
18. Indirect benefits of participation in nature-related activities in Canada by Canadians and U.S. visitors

3. Significance of findings for sustainable development policies and programs

19. Conclusion and policy implications
20. Future directions

Appendix I: Concepts and definitions

Appendix II: Comparability of 1996 and 1991 surveys

Appendix III: References

Appendix IV: Federal, provincial and territorial survey sponsors