Canada’s Economy

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Canada is part of the G8 group of leading industrialized countries with the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Japan and Russia

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G8 group of leading industrialized countries

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Canada is part of the G8 group of leading industrialized countries with the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Japan and Russia

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Today, Canada has one of the ten largest economies in the world

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Today, Canada has one of the two largest economies in the world

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Today, Canada has one of the five largest economies in the world

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Canada has always been a trading nation and commerce remains the engine of economic growth

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As Canadians, we could not maintain our standard of living without engaging in trade with other nations

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NAFTA is a free trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada

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NAFTA is a free trade agreement between

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

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In 1994, Canada enacted free trade with the United States.

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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.

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Canada’s Economy Includes Three Main Types of Industries:

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where are locad Hydro-electric dam

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canada has lobster in the atlantic

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Canada has a lumber truck

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Service industries in Canada provide thousands of different jobs in areas like transportation, education, health care, construction, banking, communications, retail services, tourism and government. More than 75% of working Canadians now have jobs in service industries.

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Manufacturing industries in canada make products to sell in Canada and around the world. Manufactured products include paper, high technology equipment, aerospace technology, automobiles, machinery, food, clothing and many other goods. Our largest international trading partner is the United State

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Canada enjoys close relations with the United States and each is the other’s largest trading partner.

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Over half of Canadian exports are destined for the U.S.A.

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

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Canadá y Estados Unidos tienen la relación comercial bilateral más grande del mundo. Integrado Canadá-EE.UU. Las cadenas de suministro compiten con el resto del mundo.

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Canada exports billions of dollars worth of energy products, industrial goods, machinery, equipment, automotive, agricultural, fishing and forestry products, and consumer goods every year.

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Canada exports energy products, industrial goods, machinery only

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

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”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.

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