How Canada can capture more value from trade

Why Canada’s future prosperity depends not only on how much it trades, but how much value it captures from tradeHow stronger positions in global value chains can support productivity, growth and economic resilienceWhat economic complexity reveals about Canada’s competitive position relative to global peersWhy Canada’s economic complexity has declined since the 1990sSix priorities to help Canada move up the value chain and capture greater returns from its resources, talent, innovation and investmentHow Canada can build the capabilities needed to compete in higher-value segments of the global economy

This report offers a roadmap for strengthening Canada’s long-term competitiveness by helping Canadian businesses and institutions build the capabilities needed to capture more value from global trade.