Canada's Economy

Question 1

In 1988, Canada enacted ____ with the United States.

Mexico became a partner in 1994 in the broader ____, with over 444 million people and over $1 trillion in merchandise trade in 2008.

Answer 1

In 1988, Canada enacted free trade with the United States.

Mexico became a partner in 1994 in the broader North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with over 444 million people and over $1 trillion in merchandise trade in 2008.

Question 2

Today, Canada has one of the ten largest economies in the world and is part of the G8 group of leading industrialized countries, name them.

Answer 2

• Canada
• United States
• United Kingdom
• France
• Italy
• Germany
• Japan
• Russia

Question 3

Canada’s economy includes
three main types of industries, name them.

Answer 3

• Service industries
  More than 75% of working Canadians now have jobs in service industries.
• Manufacturing industries
  Our largest international trading partner is the United States.
• Natural resources industries
  Include forestry, fishing, agriculture, mining and energy.

Question 4

Over three-quarters of Canadian exports
are destined for the ____.

Answer 4

Over three-quarters of Canadian exports
are destined for the U.S.A.

Question 5

Millions of Canadians and Americans cross every year and in safety what is traditionally known as “____.”

Answer 5

Millions of Canadians and Americans cross every year and in safety what is traditionally known as “the world’s
longest undefended border.”

Question 6

At Blaine in the State of Washington, the Peace Arch, inscribed with the words “____” and “____,” symbolizes our close ties and common interests.

Answer 6

At Blaine in the State of Washington, the Peace Arch, inscribed with the words “children of a common mother” and “brethren dwelling together in unity,” symbolizes our close ties and common interests.