2 TRANSPORTATION AND THE ECONOMY

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Total energy consumption in the Canadian economy decreased by 0.4 per cent between 2000 and 2001. Energy demand by the transportation sector, which accounts for 34 per cent of this total, decreased by one per cent. The only growth in energy use occurred in road transportation (0.4 per cent) and the marine sector, including fisheries (7.9 per cent). At the other end of the spectrum, fuel consumption decreased by 9.2 per cent in the aviation sector and by 8.6 per cent in the pipeline industry. For detailed information on energy usage in the transportation sector, see tables A2-48 to A2-60 in the Addendum.

Canadian Economic Performance

Urbanization and Travel to Work

International Trade and Trade Flows

Tourism

Employment

Energy Consumption

Productivity and Price Performance of Transport

Importance of Transportation to the Canadian Economy