Canada's Economy Flashcards
1
Q
NAFTA
A
1988 Started free trade with the US
1994 Mexico joined
North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
2
Q
G8
A
We are part of the group of leading industrialized countries
3
Q
Industries in Canadian Economy: Service Industry
A
Areas like:
- Transportation
- Education
- Health Care
- Tourism
- Grovernment
4
Q
Manufacturing Industries
A
Make stuff to cell in canada and around the world
- Largest international trading partner is the US
5
Q
Natural Resources industries
A
- Forestry
- Fishing
- Agriculture
- Mining
- Energy
6
Q
Us and the US
A
3/4 of our exports go there
Largest bilateral trading relationship in the world
