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TRANSPORTATION
AND TRADE
The economic slowdown observed in 2001 in North American
economies, as well as in other industrialized economies, affected
Canada's trade with other countries.
Transportation
is essential to trade and crucial to the economic growth of any
country. In Canada's open economy, trade transactions require
that commodities be moved within or between provinces and territories,
as well as shipped between Canada and various countries. The growth
and structure of trade influence not only the demand for transportation,
but also the choice of the mode of transportation.
This chapter examines
the close relationship between Canada's domestic and international
trade and transportation from 1997 to 2000, and looks at 2001
when data for that year is available. Domestic trade is explored
in terms of goods and servicesNote 1 moved within and between provinces.Note 2
International trade is examined in terms of both structure of
trade and choice of mode.
Transportation
needs for goods differ from those for services. In 1999, trade
in services totalled $1,088 billion, mostly within Canada ($964
billion). Trade in services accounted for two thirds of domestic
trade, but only 15 per cent of international trade. The transportation
chain refers to modal choice and logistics, and applies to the
movement of goods. In 1999, merchandise trade was estimated at
$1,170 billion, including $495 billion which moved within and
between provinces. Trade in goods represented nearly 85 per cent
of international trade and more than 33 per cent of domestic trade.
Tables 7-1 and
7-2 break down domestic and international trade in terms of goods
and services.
TRANSPORTATION
AND TRADE
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