In 2020, operating revenue and expenses for companies involved in Canada's natural gas distribution and transport pipeline industry declined, largely because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Domestic and global demand for natural gas was adversely affected as the pandemic dominated the world's economy. Government-enforced lockdowns and stay-at-home orders contributed to decreases in production and consumption, as well as a significant drop in natural gas prices.
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