2016). Canada is the 12th largest importer/exporter of products in the world (Atlas.media.mit.edu, 2013). In 2013 Canada exported $438 billion (U.S. Dollars) worth of products and imported $437 billion worth of products (Atlas.media.mit.edu, 2013). Canada imports and exports the majority of its products to the United States, China, Japan, United Kingdom, Mexico and Japan. Canada imports motor vehicles, trailers, bicycles, boilers, mechanical appliances, mineral fuels, oils, electrical machinery/equipment, plastic, optical instrumentation, medical instrumentation, scientific instrumentation, pearls, precious stones, pharmaceutical products, iron, steel and furniture (Trade Data Online, 2015). Canada exports mineral fuels, oil, motor vehicles,
The overall median age in Canada is 41.8 years old, with the median age for males being 40.6 years old and the median age for females being 43.1 years old (Facts on File, Inc., 2016). The overall average life expectancy in Canada is 81.6 years old, with a life expectancy for males being 79.15 years old and a life expectancy for females being 84.52 years old (Facts on File, Inc., 2016). The annual death rate in Canada is 8.42 deaths per 1,000 people and the birth rate is 10.28 births per 1,000 people, with an annual population growth rate of .75%. (Facts on File, Inc., 2016). The overall annual infant mortality rate in Canada is 4.71 deaths per 1,000 births, with male infants accounting for 5.04 deaths per 1,000 births and females accounting for 4.37 deaths per 1,000 births (Facts on File, Inc., 2016). The annual fertility rate in Canada is 1.59 children born per woman (Facts on File, Inc., 2016). Individuals in the 0-14 age bracket account for 15.46% of Canada’s population, individuals in the 14-24 age bracket account for 12.39% of Canada’s population, individuals in the 25-54 age bracket account for 40.69% of Canada’s population, individuals in the 55-64 age bracket account for 13.74% of Canada’s population and the over age 65 age bracket accounts for 17.73 % of Canada’s population (Statcan.gc.ca, 2015). Males account for 49.6% of the overall population with 17,766,700
Canada’s military service is restricted to Canadian citizens or individuals with permanent resident status and the enrollment age is age 17. Canada is a member of the United Nations (UN), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and many other international organizations. Members of the Canadian Military commonly serve in most UN peacekeeping initiatives around the world (Kurian, 2016). The Canadian military was involved in the Persian Gulf War (1990-1991), Bosnian War (1992-1995), Kosovo War (1998-1999), Afghanistan War (2001-2014), Libyan Civil War (2011) and is currently involved in the military intervention against the Islamic Ste of Iraq (2014 to present) (Wikipedia,
The Canadian justice system, although much evolved, is having difficulty eliminating bias from the legal system. Abdurahman Ibrahim Hassan, a 39 year old man, died on June 11 in a Peterborough hospital, while under immigration detention. He came to Canada in 1993 as a refugee and was suffering from mental, and physical health issues such as diabetes and bipolar disorder. There was an overwhelming amount of secrecy surrounding the death of this troubled Toronto man, and to this day no light has been shed on this tragedy. (Keung, 2015) An analysis of the official version of the law will reveal how race class and gender coincide with the bias within the legal system.
Ultimately, however, it is Canadian exporters of all sizes and in all industries that make this relationship as successful as it is. In 2003, Canada exported approximately C$365 billion worth of goods and services to the U.S., while it imported nearly C$280 billion from its southern neighbour. In fact, U.S. exporters sold more goods to Canada in 2003 than they did to the European Union.
Came to Canada in 2011 and had begun a fresh new start, but being an immigrant has its fair share of hardships. Though that didn’t stop him from making friends and chasing after opportunities to better his education, discovering simple things like part-time jobs. He was able to broaden his perspective on life after coming here though just like the rest of us, he doesn’t know where he wants to go and where his passion lies. Cautious, determined and curious all at the same time he continues his never-ending journey to figuring out what his passions are. Values freedom, individualism and knowledge over most things, he loves education above all things and it was one of the very reasons why he came to Canada it was all for a better education system.
Canada compares favorably to the rest of the world, it is always at the top of the list for all rankings. Canada has the resources, liberation, knowledge and implements that makes our life very easy unlike other developing countries. Most Canadians use more than what they need but still Canada is running quite well and we are not lacking any resources. Countries such as Malawi, Burundi and Liberia don't have clean water, don't have enough food, and overall these countries have poor infrastructure. In these types of countries, people mostly die because of the dirty water they drink or they starve to death. This is one of the cause as to why countries like these have a low life
The Government of Alberta Canada Foundation Project launched in September 2001 has laid powerful plans to successfully increase cross-government initiatives. There are many robust key aspects of the GAEA approach which present an effective path to success. In particular, the GAEA has a highly visible and well managed foundation for change, a great track record of success, and displays a strong process orientation. However, according to John Chandler, Alberta's chief enterprise architect, governance of alignment with the Alberta’s architecture is "more mandate than authority." It is essential that the CIO of the Government of Alberta gain influence on a formidable governance model with greater importance on the GAEA
In the last 20 years the penetration of the Canadian market by American cultural industries is still extremely strong. The United States is still the main source of culture products. American products represent 81% of all culture commodity imports. Canadians watch American TV shows, listen to American music, love American sports teams, drive American cars and buy American goods at American stores like Walmart. They eat American food, drink American beer (sometimes).
Originally a territory under British control, Canada gained self-governance in 1867, although independence was not recognized formally by the United Kingdom until 1931. The nation is divided into ten provinces and three territories.
In Canada, over 400,000 babies were born annually from 1945 to 1965, which increased Canada’s population rate by 20% (“Canadian”). This period in Canadian history occurred after the Second World War when millions of men returned home to their families or immigrated to other countries with their war brides. Some ended up settling in Canada which dramatically increased the birth rate; their experience and survival of the war caused them to realize how important life is, instigating them to have as many children as they can support bringing about the group of people now referred to as the Baby Boom Generation. The baby boom generation significantly impacted Canada as it helped the young country to recover from the devastating Great Depression. Indeed, the baby boom generation had a positive contribution to Canadian society during the 1950s because it changed the face of Canada in the international stage, increased the Canadian living standard, and established and developed the suburban areas.
The schools are not a 10 minute walk from the reserves either. It may take a few hours to get there. It usually takes 4-5 hours. In Mississauga, you get a bus if it takes 40-45 minutes to get to school. On the reserves you don’t get anything even if it takes 4-5 hours to get there. That’s hard, especially in the winter.
One certainty regarding Canada’s diverse labour market is that, simply, some jobs are better than others, and specific people/groups experience exclusion from obtaining the good ones. Various factors such as work hours, wages, benefits, required education/skills, as well as mobility and security, determine a job’s status. Permanent, full-time, well-compensated (secure) positions fall into the “better” category, while precarious (unreliable and/or unpredictable), part-time, temporary, low-wage, benefits-absent jobs fall into the “bad” one. Complicating this labour market division is the prevalence of inequality within the market(s), driven by historical precedents and ongoing market standards which marginalize workers based on gender,
Canada is a trading nation and its business remains the instrument of economic growth. Canada’s growth and wealth is led by its capitalism economic system. Canada is a land of opportunities where business can operate in a free market. Capitalism is also called free market economy. Free market economy permits the market to make the decision about what good and services to offer and in which amounts. Business decide what and how to offer their products to consumers. Through consumer’s feedback, businesses can determine the demand for their products and either increase the supply to meet the high demand or cut supply if the demand for their product/service is decreasing.
Canada’s infrastructure plays a major role in contributing to the success of the economy and business’. The rate at which roads, multi-story buildings and entertainment facilities are being built has never been quicker and the heavy machinery industry plays a major role. For instance, the biggest construction company in Canada, Aecon, has increased in size every year since it was created. However, the company would never have been started if it was not for a Scottish immigrant, Adam Clarke, who started the business just as a plumbing and gas fitting company in 1877 in Hamilton, Ontario. From there, the brand expanded substantially by investing into heavy machinery in order to be able to develop and build roads, bridges and structures. Today,
The Canadian economy is very much integrated with regional and global trade. The share of imports and exports of Canada in its GDP for second quarter of 2014 has grown to above 60% in recent years(Canada, 2014). Canada has signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with United States and Mexico who are its two most important trading partners. NAFTA played a significant role in integrating North American economies through expansion of international trade. Abundant natural resources of oil and natural gas in Canada thus explain why it exports them to the US(Representative, 2013). Canada’s energy products such as crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas contribute towards 23.67% (113,425.8 / 479,363.8) of the total exports of goods from Canada(Canada, Exports of goods on a balance-of-payments basis, by product, 2014). NAFTA has been quite beneficial to Canada as it has become US’s largest supplier in oil.A good percentage of cars used in Canada are imported from other parts of North America. Apart from comparative cost and factor availability, the gravity model of international trade could provide additional explanation for Canada’s large volume of trade with the US and Mexico due to the geographical proximity and large size of the
Canadian Natural Resources is an oil and gas exploration, development and production company with its corporate head office in Calgary, Alberta. CNR is Canada’s largest oil and gas company and one of the world’s largest independent oil and gas producer. CNR was founded in Calgary, Alberta in 1989 but there is no specific man or women who have found the company. The company started off with drilling shallow gas basin, which is a big contributor of their success. Slowly they shifted into bitumen and crude oil. CNR headquarters are located in Calgary, Alberta and all the other offices are located in Alberta except for one, Fort St.John which is located in British Columbia. Their factories and offices are located in Alberta because Alberta is the
In a developing country like Canada, new products are continually being produced for use within Canada and to be exported to. other countries for profit. Canada’s healthcare is superior; we are able to eliminate diseases. like the measles. Canada keeps up with the latest technology in medical equipment and medicines to treat Canadians.