Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, our GDP fell approximately 6.6 percent in 2020, mostly due to lower production with resource development. We saw losses in the tourism industry which impacted tourism operators, regional airlines, accommodation establishments, restaurants, and others. On the flip side, we saw an increase in retail sales, such as food, building supplies, and liquor while government and government contracts sustained much of our work force through this pandemic. Can the Premier explain what the real financial impact of the pandemic has been on our economy so far? Should residents and businesses be worried going forward? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Rocky Simpson on Question 904-19(2): Emerging Stronger and Economic Recovery
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2022. See this statement in context.
Question 904-19(2): Emerging Stronger and Economic Recovery
Oral Questions
February 22nd, 2022
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