The value of Canadian agriculture: Direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts

While the value of agriculture to Canadian economy is well established, its extensive indirect and induced through upstream downstream industries not. Input-Output (I/O) analyzes are a common tool that measure direct, impacts an industry entire economy. We reviewed I/O used economic multipliers estimate total contribution agricultural Canada's Reports underwent data extraction for output, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), jobs, labor income taxes generated. found when considered, much greater than traditional valuations indicate. Beef canola were two largest in terms GDP with direct constituting less half their impacts. Recent thorough available only limited number industries. There need covering key at regional national level using uniform methodology recent multipliers. This information essential gain systemic understanding true inform policies investment maximizes potential