Unit 6 Canadas Global Connections In what ways

Unit 6: Canada’s Global Connections In what ways is Canada connected with the rest of the world? Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Grouping Countries Although each country has a unique combination of culture, history, government, and economic development, we can group countries according to their similarities. Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Three Levels of Development: Developed Countries What are the characteristics of developed countries? » How can you tell that this city is in a developed country? Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Three Levels of Development: Newly Industrializing Countries What are the characteristics of newly industrializing countries? Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Three Levels of Development: Developing Countries What are the characteristics of developing countries? » In which part of the world do you think these boys live? Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Canada’s International Relationships Canada’s participation in the world takes many forms. Canadians are… » navy officers » rescue and relief workers » peacekeepers Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Many of Canada’s businesses operate internationally. What products or services do these firms represent? • Bell Canada Enterprises • Thomson Corporation • Bombardier • Noranda • Royal Bank of Canada • John Labatt Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

These are some of the international organizations that Canada is a member of: • United Nations • G 8 • the Commonwealth • la Francophonie • APEC Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Foreign Trade Which country is Canada’s largest trading partner? Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

The United States is Canada’s largest trading partner. In 2004, imports from the US totalled $209 billion and exports totalled $348 billion. Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

What do these items have in common? Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Canada’s Exports Most of Canada’s exports fall into three categories: • products based on our natural resources • cars and trucks • specialized manufactured goods In 2004, Canada exported goods worth $429 billion. Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Trade involves services as well as goods. • In 2004, Canada’s deficit in services was more than $14 billion. Most of the deficit was caused by travel and transportation services. Why do you think this was the case? Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Trade and YOU Since one out of every five jobs in Canada is tied to exports, trade with other countries may affect your lifestyle and the type of job you get in the future. Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Our Cultural Connections What is meant by the term “culture”? Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

How familiar are you with Canadian culture? • Find out by completing the quiz in Chapter 35. Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Canadians sometimes identify more closely with Americans… …than with Canadians who live in other parts of the country. Why? Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

People may identify more with people who live nearby, even if they are from another country, because they experience similar climates and share a common economy and lifestyle. Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.

Is there hope for a distinct Canadian culture despite the powerful influences of American TV, radio, publishing, movies, and music? Making Connections: Canada’s Geography, Second Edition, Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada. Permission to reproduce this image is restricted to purchasing schools.