Part II takes a deeper dive into Canada-US per capita GDP comparisons: policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ap.... Cda's per capita GDP relative to US rose during the 50s-70s, but has fallen since 1981. It fell most under Mulroney (thanks to free trade fallout and inflation targeting). /5

GDP per capita relative to US fell more under Harper than under J.Trudeau. And despite lower per capita GDP, most indicators confirm higher living standards in Canada: incl. health, equality, hours of work, environment & wages. Per capita GDP does not measure living standards. /6