Economic definitions like those in SEC 95 focus on resident producers because GDP aims to reflect sustained economic activity tied to a country’s long term productive base, not just transactions that happen to cross a border. The same logic applies in practical sectors like construction and home improvement, where value is created by businesses that operate, invest, and employ locally over time. In cities where housing stock needs upgrades, building renovation winnipeg contributes to the local economy through skilled labor, material sourcing, and ongoing reinvestment, even when contractors or owners are temporarily outside the region. This resident based approach gives a clearer picture of real economic strength than simply counting where short term work physically occurs.