Canada's Economy Flashcards
When did Canada start free trade with the United States?
1988
Who are the three members of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)?
Mexico, U.S.A. and Canada.
Name some of the eight countries in the G8.
U.S.A., Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Japan, Russia and Canada.
Canada’s economy includes which three main industries?
Service, manufacturing and natural resource industries.
What percentage of Canadians currently have jobs in service industries?
More than 75%.
Which country is Canada’s largest international trading partner?
United States.
What kind of commodity are many of Canada’s exports?
Natural resource commodities.
Which country is the United States’ largest trading partner?
Canada
What percentage of the goods that Canada exports go to the United States?
75
Which two countries have the largest bilateral trading relationship in the world?
Canada and the U.S.A.
Which border is the “the world’s longest undefended border”?
The Canada and U.S.A. border.
What are the words that are written on the Peace Arch in the U.S.A?
“Children of a common mother” and “Brethren dwelling together in unity”.
