Editor: I recently read an opinion piece (by the Calgary Herald’s) Chris Nelson where he looked at trade between Canada and the U.S. from a per-person perspective.
Last year, Canada imported $349.4 billion from the U.S. and our population is 41.5 million people. So, Canada imported approximately $8,500 per person from the U.S.
Last year, the U.S. imported $439.6 billion from Canada and their population is 341.9 million. That means the U.S. imported approximately $1,200 per person from Canada.
I hope the federal and provincial governments work together to eliminate the barriers hindering provincial trade. I also hope everyone continues to make every attempt to buy Canadian.
Finally, I hope all of the political parties and the various levels of government can work together to help Canada achieve its full potential.
Mike Sinclair
Chatham
