Montreal – As trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to escalate, researchers at the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) have unveiled a series of interactive dashboards to track how dependent the workforces of communities across Canada are on U.S. exports.
The dashboards are designed for policymakers, economic development organizations, industry leaders and residents who want to assess a community’s risks and strengths in the face of potential tariffs from the U.S.
“Canada’s reliance on the U.S. market has left certain communities vulnerable to shifting trade policies, including tariffs and protectionist measures,” said Rachel Samson, the IRPP’s vice-president of research.
“Our dashboards can help identify which communities could experience challenges if tariffs are applied to sectors they depend on, allowing governments to work with the community to plan effective responses.”
The interactive dashboards allow users to:
“This tool provides a much-needed, detailed look at how U.S. trade policy could affect Canadian workers at the local level,” said Ricardo Chejfec, IRPP lead data analyst.
“By making this data accessible, we aim to support evidence-based policymaking that strengthens economic resilience. Governments can use this information to inform programs that soften the blow of tariffs and to help communities diversify their economies and reduce their exposure,” he said.
Users can explore regional breakdowns of workforce dependence on U.S. exports, industry-specific vulnerabilities and data that can inform policy and business planning.
For media inquiries or to schedule an interview with the IRPP researchers who developed the map, please contact Cléa Desjardins, IRPP Director of Communications at
cdesjardins@nullirpp.org or 514-245-2139.
Cléa Desjardins
Communications Director
514-245-2139 • cdesjardins@irpp.org
