Canada’s Economy
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Canada’s Economy
In what year did Canada enact free trade with the United States?
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Canada has always lived by trade, and commerce is still the engine that drives its growth — without trading abroad, Canadians could not keep up their standard of living. Today Canada ranks among the ten largest economies in the world, belongs to the G8, and shares with the United States the biggest two-way trading relationship anywhere.
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Sample questions
Is the Canada–U.S. trading relationship the biggest bilateral one in the world?
Answer: Yes
The Canada–U.S. border is traditionally known by what name?
Answer: The world’s longest undefended border
The Peace Arch, which symbolizes close ties between Canada and the U.S., is located at Blaine in which U.S. state?
Answer: Washington
Which words are inscribed on the Peace Arch at Blaine, Washington?
Answer: “Children of a common mother” and “brethren dwelling together in unity”
Canada exports billions of dollars’ worth of energy products, machinery, automotive goods and consumer goods every year.
Answer: True
Does Canada depend on trade with other nations to maintain its standard of living?
Answer: Yes
Which three countries are partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Answer: Canada, the United States and Mexico
Canada’s economy ranks among which group in the world?
Answer: The ten largest economies
Which of the following is NOT one of Canada’s natural resources industries?
Answer: Construction
What does the Peace Arch at Blaine, Washington, symbolize?
Answer: The close ties and common interests of Canada and the United States