This section describes and assesses the potential project related effects may have on the economic domain including the Regional and Local Economy.

The Regional and Local Economy is defined as economic activity at both the Regional Study Area (RSA) and Local Study Area (LSA) scales, which includes features such as employment, businesses and procurement, and the flow of goods and services. Interconnection between the biophysical environment, and/or the health and social conditions associated with the Project, may create direct or indirect effects to the Regional and Local Economy Valued Component (VC).

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