> [!NOTE]+ Meta > Author:: Canadian Crafts Federation > Reference:: Study of the Crafts Sector in Canada (2024) > Date:: 2024 > Tags:: #warp/report #Canada > WeftLinks:: [[Economic value of craft]] > Claim:: [[Claim - Craft makes an important contribution to the economy]] > [!SUMMARY] Summary > In Canada, craft add $2.7b to GDP and has created 30k jobs in 2021. ### Highlights According to Statistics Canada, the sector added $2.668 billion to the Gross Domestic Product, The Provincial and Territorial Craft Councils reported sales amounting to over $14 million in 2019 from galleries, shops, and festivals, with the majority of earnings (76%) stemming from festivals and markets organized by Craft Councils Regarding employment, the craft sector was responsible for creating 29,858 jobs in Canada in 2021, underscoring its role as a key employer. Moreover, the sector's contribution to cultural exports was substantial, with crafts accounting for $4.53 billion in 2021.