Globalization Canada the World Cultural Aspect Economic Aspect

Globalization Canada & the World

Cultural Aspect Economic Aspect Political Aspect Analyze how globalization has affected Canada and Canadians since 1980

Somalia 1992 -1995: Canada sent the Canadian Airborne Regiment. A tragic scandal erupted when 3 members tortured & killed a Somali teenagers. The Airborne was withdrawn & later disbanded Balkans 1991 -1995: Canada sent 2400 military personnel & 45 civilian police officers. CF-18 s contributed to the NATO action. We participated in landmine clearing Persian Gulf 1991: Canada sent 3 ships, 800 military personnel, & a squadron of CF-18 fighter jets Political Aspect Rwanda 1994 -1995: the international force of 500 peacekeepers was led by Canadian General Roméo Dallaire Peacekeeper/makers

Quebec 1970: Front de Libération du Québec (FLQ) kidnapped a British diplomat & a Quebec cabinet minister. The cabinet minister was killed Vancouver 1985: a bomb planted in Vancouver on an Air India flight exploded off the coast of Ireland killing 329. Sikh extremists claimed responsibility Terrorism Political Aspect

Some companies expanded (Bombardier, Mc. Cain & software producers found new global markets) Difficult to keep costs of production low Some reorganized & merged to become larger (CNR tried to capture US markets) Government sent trade missions to look for new markets Companies became more cost-efficient (downsized…) Economic Globalization

Trade Agreements a signed the North-American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Trade with the US increased; US investment in Canada increased; limits effect of global recessions Some Canadian companies moved to the US or were sold to US Co. ; 250 000 Canadian jobs were lost; recession Economic Aspect Trade expanded with other countri (Israel, Chile & Costa Rica)

Economic Globalization

Shape public opinion (balanced, sensational, point of view) 95% of information comes from huge privately owned companies Canadians have made efforts to protect Canadian culture and identity Hollywood North U. S. films & TV made in Vancouver, Toronto, etc. (Halifax) Attracted by lower costs, experienced production teams & abundance of locations (“doctored”) Young people are targeted by advertisers People spend many hours watching U. S. TV programming People wear clothing with American images (sports, shows, music) Cultural Globalization

Environment Global warming • Deforestation • Ozone-layer deteriorations (Montreal Protocol) • more icebergs, rising sea level, melting glaciers, warmer temperatures, permafrost melting, higher avg. water temp… • Inuit face changes to their environment & way of life due to increased temperatures Seals are disappearing (due to freezing & thawing) • Polar bears may become endangered • Canada & the U. S. cooperate to monitor and limit pollution Cultural Globalization

• Canada & the World

It has been said, that within the borders of Canada a mini world exists. With our increasing cultural diversity we become more aware of the ‘Global Village’ and the opportunities it holds. Canadians are traveling to foreign lands and experiencing unique cultures, negotiating trade agreements with emerging global economies, addressing concerns of global security and environmental issues. No man or country is an island Canada’s international relationships are based on equality and democracy. Canada & the World

Launched the Canada Corps to work in Ukraine Led the International Mission for Iraqi Elections Encouraged debt relief for the poorest countries Since January 2004, Canada has: Shown leadership in combating HIV/AIDS in the developing world Pursued trade, science & technology agreements with India, Japan & Korea Commanded the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan and the multinational force in Haiti Negotiated a new Security and Prosperity Partnership with our Counterparts in North America Canada & the World

• • • International Organizations

• • • G-8 History

G-8 Members

• • G-8 Canadian Involvement