There is a massive gap between the successful economies of urban Canada (especially. Toronto & Vancouver) and rural Canada. It is politically difficult to turn

There is a massive gap between the successful economies of urban Canada (especially. Toronto & Vancouver) and rural Canada. It is politically difficult to turn away from resource development because there are few if any jobs in rural Canada otherwise. This is a problem I've been watching politicians wrestle with my whole life and we are no closer to a solution. BC's economy took an incredible nosedive in the 90s when there was a secular decrease in demand for its wood and pulp products which were a huge part of the economy (think how phone books no longer exist and you'll understand why). Some regions of rural BC have pivoted toward eco-tourism, but it hasn't been a real replacement.