However, we indicated, for illustrative purposes, that if the gap between WCS and WTI goes down by five dollars, it was, at the time, from 2019 to 2023, a $6-billion annual benefit to the Canadian economy. If Canadian oil producers can sell their oil less cheaply or at a significantly lower discount so that they can get a better price for their commodity, then there is a benefit of about $6 billion per year.
On September 16th, 2024. See this statement in context.