Ch. 4 Flashcards

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list the six categories of government activities that affect businesses

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crown corporations, laws an regulations, the bank of Canada, taxation and financial policies, government expenditures, purchasing policies and services

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what are “crown corporations”?

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companies that are owned by the federal or provincial governments

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3
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describe why crown cooperations are important

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they provide services that were not being provided by businesses and they provided some special services that could not otherwise be made available

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4
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what is privatization?

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the process of selling publicly-owned corporations

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5
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laws and regulation are created by … consequently …

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the politicians who have been elected by Canadians. the political parties in power can greatly affect the business environment

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laws are derived from what four sources?

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the constitution, precedents established by judges, provincial and federal statutes (laws) and federal and provincial administrative agencies

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the supreme court of Canada has the final decision on …

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constitutional questions and on importance cases of civil and criminal law

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the federal government also oversees such industries as … (5)

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aeronautics, shipping, railways, telecommunications, and atomic energy

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9
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marking boards control …

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the supply or pricing of certain agricultural products

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10
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monetary policy is …

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the management of the money supply and interest rates

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the monetary supply is …

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the amount of money the BoC makes available for people to buy goods and services

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municipal governments in Canada provide … (10)

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water supply, sewage disposal, garbage disposal, roads, sidewalks, street lighting, building codes, parks, playgrounds, and libraries

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13
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the federal government relies on …

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income tax and other tax revenue to fund its activities

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14
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the provincial government rely on …

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income tax and sales tax for revenue

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15
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the municipal governments rely on …

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property taxes for their revenue

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16
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fiscal policy refers to …

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how governments collect and spend tax dollars

17
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how much does an average Canadian family spend on taxes, shelter, food, clothing and other?

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44.2 %, 21.5%, 10.5%, 4.3%, 19.5%

18
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the federal government has programs to assist …

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business in depressed regions

19
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governments also spend huge sums of money on … (7)

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education, health, roads, ports, waterways, airports and various other services required by businesses and individuals

20
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industry Canada regulates …

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food ingredients, clothing labels, measurement accuracy of scales and fuel pumps

21
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industry Canada is responsible for …

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product and consumer safety

22
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there are legal responsibilities placed upon … through …

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business by the federal government through various regulations and acts of Parliament

23
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what does NRC stand for and when was it established?

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National Research Council. established in 1916

24
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the National Research Council employs … and is responsible for …

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over 3,000 scientists and technicians. responsible for science and technology

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the National Research Council promotes ... and helps ...
research development. Canadian industry to innovate and remain competitive
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what does Global Affairs Canada do? (2)
maintains embassies and consulates overseas and conducts trade missions
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what does BDC stand for and what does it do?
Business Development Bank of Canada. provides mall and medium-sized businesses with flexible financing, affordable consulting services, and venture capital
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what does EDC stand for and what does it do?
Export Development Canada. provides Canadian exporters with financing, insurance and bonding services as well as foreign market experitise
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the CDIC (full name) insures ...
Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation, all deposits in financial institutions up to 100K
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provincial governments regulate ...
the stock exchanges in Canada, setting the rules for all public companies
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municipal governments inspect ... (6)
buildings, set zoning regulations, license businesses, tax water, charge fees regulate parking etc.