SLGL dataHub
A digital twin of the St. Lawrence – Great Lakes region, the 3rd largest economy in the world
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Harnessing the power of data science to revolutionize the study of economies
The SLGL dataHub delivers powerful analytical capability on a dashboard that is intuitive to use
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A digital twin of the SLGL economy
Uses cutting edge advancements in data science to digitally project trade networks
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Real-time data
Powers a dynamic study of international trade with real-time data on trade and transportation
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Navigate uncertainty
Counter uncertainty by understanding the underlying linkages of international trade
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Bi-national macro region
An improved geographical unit of analysis that accounts for globalization induced complexity
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Geospatial visualization
Leverages geospatial information to map supply chains and industrial clustering behaviour
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Inductive approach
Offers new insights on the systemic drivers of an economy with a data-driven perspective
Canadian Provinces
US States
modes of transportation
current-dollar GDP in 2022
estimated population in 2022
The St. Lawrence – Great Lakes region is a bi-national macro region between Canada and the United States
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Bridging four proven tools of international business literature
We benefit from the richly developed conceptual frameworks of these tools to bring meaning to our real-time data on trade and transportation while also contributing to their theory building
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Global Value Chains
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Economic Clusters
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Economic Complexity
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Gravity Model
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The SLGL dataHub in action
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Visualize global value chains
- Interactive map
- Sankey diagrams
- Network graphs
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Visualize clusters
- Interactive map
- Cluster life cycles
- Network graphs
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Read our latest publications
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Batteries for EVs: Investing in Canada’s Prospects
The transition to a net-zero economy has created significant demand for lithium-ion batteries, as they currently offer the most cost-effective means… Read more
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Data Vizdom: Blockchain for supply chains
What better way to understand concepts big and small than through data visualizations? In this blog series, we curate insightful visuals… Read more
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