Canada in the 21st Century

Canada and Globalization 
                                                                                                                         PAGE DEVELOPED BY: Steve Elliott 2006


Summary of Globalization:

Globalization is for the most part about expanding markets into overseas areas and investing in foreign countries. Important figures would probably be our Prime Minister and other world leaders. People and knowledge also cross the borders with globalization. Markets become more efficient and export markets become larger as a result of Globalization.

Historical Significance of Globalization:

The historical importance of Globalization is that it is meant to increase interconnectedness throughout the world. It is supposed to in the end be able to increase economic prosperity and defer costs. Globalization is also meant to unite political powers together.

Critique 1: What is Globalization?

Critique 2: Globalization: Is Canada ready?



In this graph, it is showing that from this quiz group 53% of people support Globalism.

Related Articles / Links:
Article #1: Gloabalization: Is Canada Ready?
Article #2:Globalization101.org - A Student's Guide to Globalization
Article #3:Globalization
Article #4:  What is Globalization?

   REVIEW QUESTIONS for Canada and Globalization

  1. What is Globalization?
    1. Expanding trade and international investment
    2. Something that can lead to cheaper goods and services
    3. Something that could destroy the world
    4. Both 1 and 2 are correct



  2. What are some of the proposed benefits of Globalization?
    1. Lower health and safety standards
    2. Less government regulations
    3. Lower environmental protection standards
    4. Smaller bureaucracies



  3. About what percentage of people have a postitive view on Globalism?
    1. 5%
    2. 30%
    3. 53%
    4. 64%



  4. Name a trade organization involved in Globalization.
    1. NAFTA
    2. FTTA
    3. Organization of American States
    4. All of the above are correct



  5. Who is the president of the IDRC ?
    1. Maureen O'Neil
    2. Bobby John
    3. Kim Johnson
    4. Adam Sandler