...government from abusing power; market-oriented economic systems advocate innovation and property rights protection and its legal systems provide safeguards to property rights protection. Therefore, it believes that investing in Canada is a good choice. Since Canada is rich in natural resources and has rich human resources, it is recommended that Canada is appealing for firms which are doing business in the field of natural resources or high-technology. Table of Content Executive Summary 1 1. Introduction 4 2. Political Economy Analysis 5 2.1. Political System 5 2.2. Economical System 6 2.3. Legal System 8 3. Recommendation 9 4. Conclusion 9 References 10 Appendix 12 Table of Figures Figure 1 FDI Index 4 Figure 2 Protection Years 7 Figure 3 Net government debt as percent of GDP 8 1. Introduction Canada, with a population approximately 34 million people, is the second largest country in size after Russia (CIA, 2013). Canada is also one of the largest advanced economies in the world. In the respect to attracting FDI, it jumps 16 spots into 4th place (ATKearney, 2013). Figure 1 FDI Index Source: (ATKearney, 2013) The aim of this report is to assess Canadian attractiveness as a destination for foreign direct investment. Firstly it gives an overview of Canada. Then it will adopt the Political Economy Analysis to discuss the benefits, risks and costs from Canadian political, economical and legal systems for FDI. Given Canadian perfect political and legal infrastructure, strong...
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...Canada’s energy issues Introduction Canada is the 7th largest energy consumer in the world. Canada is one of the world's five largest energy producers and is also the world's fifth-largest producer of dry natural gas. It stands out as the largest foreign supplier of energy to the United States. However, economic and political considerations are leading Canada to consider ways to diversify its trading partners, especially by expanding ties with emerging markets in Asia. Canada is endowed with an exceptionally rich and varied set of natural resources, ranking among the five largest energy producers in the world, behind China, the United States, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. Canada produced an estimated 19 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) of primary energy in 2012. Canada was the world's seventh largest energy consumer after China, the United States, Russia, India, Japan, and Germany. Canada has a population of more than 35 million (37th largest in the world) with a gross domestic product (GDP) on a purchasing power parity basis of $1,526 billion (13th largest in the world) in 2013. Canada's economy is relatively energy intensive compared to other industrialised countries, and is largely fueled by petroleum, natural gas, and hydroelectricity. Oil Canada is the world's fifth-largest oil producer, and virtually all of its crude oil exports are directed to U.S. refineries. Canada is a major onshore and offshore producer of crude oil, and the recent growth in its liquid...
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...Canada is Dependent on the Economy of the United States Canada’s economy relies heavily upon the U.S economy when it comes to international trade, foreign investment, and jobs. They share the biggest trading relationship in the world with almost 2 billion dollars’ worth of products crossing the border every single day. The stock market consists mostly from the companies located in the U.S. Who obtain natural resources from Canada. Our southern neighbor is the biggest foreign investor in Canada; in addition 1 out of 5 jobs in Canada are linked to international trade. In conclusion if anything were to happen to the economy of the United States it would affect our economy as well. Canada is a member of the G8 and has the 7th largest economy in the world. U.S is very important to us, considering the fact that about 70 percent of the population lives 200 Miles away from the boarder. Trade is essential; Canada is blessed with a huge oil resource, the second largest after Saudi Arabia (Canada’s economic overview, Par4). We are also the second largest country after Russia. We are known worldwide as a very diverse country, top when it comes to economics and occupies a lot of land. Trade of natural resources and different products is very important to keep Canada at the top. The United States of America and Canada share the biggest trade relationship in the world. U.S accounts for 73% of all exports and 63% of all imports in Canada. When NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)...
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...provided the Arctic with strong regional significance. This global issue of climate change is presenting numerous challenges to Canada and the United States. The Yukon Territory and Alaska, both located in the northwest, are directly experiencing the consequences of this meltdown. The neighboring allies will definitely witness a change in their special relationship while combating this issue of climate change. The three fronts which affect the Canada and U.S. relationship are environmental degradation in Alaska and Yukon, sovereignty and border disputes, and lastly the battle for the natural resources in the Arctic. The two approaches which will facilitate in comprehending and further analyzing these issues are realism and complex interdependence. Realism describes international politics as a struggle for power dominated by organized violence in an anarchic international system. Complex interdependence challenges the realist assumption while synthesizing elements of realism and liberalism. Complex interdependence rejects the realist notion of an anarchic international system, and instead works towards a system of cooperative security, instead of just a balance in power. To deal with the rising concerns in the Arctic, Canada and the United States will most likely resort to cooperation which will then bring forth compromises. This paper argues that the Canada and U.S. relationship in the Arctic is best...
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...Canada is a beautiful place to live because there are a variety of geographical regions. As a Canadian citizen an important question to address is what aspects of canadian society contribute to the well-being of all Canadian citizens making Canada a great country to live in? The four most important aspects of Canadian society are healthcare and medicine the natural environment, multiculturalism and the rights and freedoms of people. With the practice of healthcare and medicine, it will provide treatment for illness and injury in peoples communities. The healthcare system provides Canadian citizen with free healthcare all across Canada. The roles and responsibilities for the healthcare is that the services are shared between the provincial and...
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...mostly affected by culture (religion) and technology (science). My thoughts regarding worldview are affected by both science and religion. I think now days if science says there is scarcity of any specific natural resource, 99.9% of people will believe in them because of evidence or information they have. So, people are more practical now, they need proof for single lines. On the other hand in this matters religious or cultural view of world are behind because of shortage or no proofs and evidence. I was born in India and mostly influenced by Hindu and Sikh religion. In Hindu religion some of trees, plants and animals are worshipped as god for example Ficus religiosa (peepal tree), Ocimum tenuiflorum (tulsai), and cow. But in country like Canada, USA and more Ocimum tenuiflorum (tulsai) plant is used as weed for smoking and cow beefs are favorite dish to eat. So, it shows different cultural views regarding our nature and earth. I think there is direct relationship between natural world and humans. Humans are considered as “saver” as well as “destroyer” of natural world. As a destroyer human has invented many weapons, arms and bombs which are directly harming our natural resources. On the other hand they have invented solar panels which help in saving our natural resources like tree and also help in reducing pollution. A single step of humans like planting of tree can save our environment as well as single step by humans like cutting down of...
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...Date: 07/19/2011 Establishing the Global Context Prepared for: [pic] “Comparison and Critical evaluation of Recycling Industry in Canada and Malaysia” “I have read the Student Academic Code of Conduct and this assignment complies with the Code” Introduction Recycling is the process of turning used products into raw materials that can be used to make new products. Its purpose is to conserve natural resources and reduce pollution. Recycling a product requires less energy when compared to manufacturing a new product and some of the items being currently recycled are Paper, Plastic, Glass, Metals and Electronics (Ackerman, 2008). History of Recycling Waste management in Canada is considered to be a $5.6 Billion industry. Canada produced over 34 million tonnes of waste in 2008, out of which 25.9 million tonnes of waste was sent to public and private waste disposal facilities and the remaining 8.5 million tones was sent to recycling and composting, which has been practically unchanged since 2006 (Globe-Net, 2010). Waste management had become an issue of vital importance as Canada having a total of 800 landfill sites was facing a critical shortage of the landfill space with 30% already filled up leading to growing concerns about the environmental impacts of the traditional waste disposal methods. Reduction, Reuse, recycling and recovery were considered to play a key role in minimizing the wastes by 50% (Alberni Environmental Coalition, 1991). From a 16% recycling...
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...justice. One of the most impactful philosophists are Plato because he believed that humans by nature are good which is a belief that Canada has adopted. Aristotle also believed in natural law and that everyone should have access to the same resources despite financial advantages or disadvantages similarly to Canada's beliefs. Lastly, Cicero greatly impacted Canadian law because he believed that justice comes from a reasonable person which is the basis of all Canadian laws. The three most impactful theorists on Canadian law are Plato, Aristotle and Cicero because they all believe...
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...Canada offers diverse investment opportunities for American Firms. “A land of vast distances and rich in natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. The nation has developed in a parallel manner with the US economically and technologically. Canada faces challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care, education, social services, and economic competitiveness. They also aim to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its commitment to the environment.” (2). Before companies make an investment on Canadian soil there are a few key factors necessary for reviewing which involve locale, political, economical, social, and technological analysis. Locale The geographic size of Canada is 3.9 million square miles making Canada the second largest country in the world, after Russia. Canada, slightly larger than the United States, hosts a land area of 9,093,507 sq. km and a water area of 891,163 sq. km. Canada’s major cities and highly populated areas are Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Halifax. As part of the North American continent, Canada consists of ten provinces and three territories. Its only border is with the United States and is known as the longest border in the world. Canada’s geographical range stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Much of Canada is still wilderness...
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...Big Idea: The United States and Canada have a few things in common. The French founded the colony of Quebec in present day Canada. The Spanish settled in Florida, Texas, and the present Southern Untied States. Throughout 1800's new technology fueled economic growth in Canada and The United States. In 1900's The United States and Canada assumed leading roles in the world. The United States and Canada share a number of physical features. 7.1 Big Idea: Over time the Northeast has developed into a major commercial center of the world. The region is known for its beautiful landscape. A visitor wanting to broad view of the Northeast might head for the craggy coast of Maine, New York's spectacular Niagara Falls, or the rolling farmlands of Pennsylvania. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the Northeast just to explore its world famous cities. Compared with other regions of the United States the Northeast has few natural resources. Throughout the 1800's-especially Massachusetts, Rhode Islands, and New Hampshire-factories were built at the waterfalls along the regions many rivers. 7.2 Big Idea: The warm climate and abundant natural resources of the South continues to attract people and industry. Many Americans think of the South as the old Confederacy. The South's location closer to the Equator makes it warmer than any other...
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...diverse environment, its economy and its population distribution make it more or less difficult to govern? Canada is currently the second biggest country in the world only behind Russia. It is home to a variety of different ecosystems. Humans have long interacted with this land and, over the centuries, have scattered throughout the country and created a blossoming economy. The different opportunities given to Canadians by their diverse environment makes Canada far less difficult to govern than other countries. Job creation rates are either stable or on the rise and, while the population and economy may not be evenly dispersed, Canada continually ranks among the richest and happiest countries in the world. (LINK 2) First and foremost, it is important to know just how diverse Canada’s environment truly is. Although it would seem like it’s mostly a cold and arctic country, it is in fact composed of several different ecozones ranging from the arctic to the prairies. (Lesson 2, Slide 3) This, in turn, leads to a more diverse economy: there are different fields of work for different sectors of the country. People living along the coasts and around lakes tend to fish, while citizens living in the prairies are mostly in the agricultural industry. (Lesson 2, slide 13) Therefore, certain region with different natural resources will rake in the benefits from these resources and prosper. For example, since oil was discovered in Alberta in 1902, its economy has risen. The same concept...
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...personal mental map allows students to imagine and bring together the concepts and information they receive about the spatial organization of society and it relationships with natural resources, disasters, weather patterns and climate. This unit will focus on three major components of Canadian geography each of which will be scaffolded upon the next. The unit will be concerned with the regional and physical geography of Canada and the natural resources found within each region. I chose to introduce regional...
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...component of economic growth all over the world. Especially in coastal areas where it is also a for sustainable development. Tourism is expected to exert an increasing influence on coastal landscape, ecosystem and cultural heritage management. Coastal tourism, as well as tourism in general, is to a large extent dependant on an environment that is attractive to visitors. Consequently, protection of natural and cultural heritage is a precondition for sustainable coastal tourism. Protecting areas and sites constitutes an efficient and necessary way of safeguarding natural and cultural heritage. Therefore, such areas contribute strongly to sustainable coastal tourism, even though a sound balance between protection and development has to be strived for in each individual case. This is why the nations of the world have committed themselves to the sustainable development of their natural and cultural heritage by signing international agreements. Some of them specifically address coastal zones but the majority is more general and wide ranging. Natural heritage includes biodiversity, natural scenery, value for outdoor recreation, etc. and is best managed in line with the requirements of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Sustainable Tourism involves social responsibility, a strong commitment to nature and the integration of local people in any tourist operation or development. Sustainable tourism is defined by the World Tourism Organization (WTO), the Tourism Council (WTTC) and the...
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...structure of the mining industry. It then analyzes the impacts of the mining industry globally. Lastly, it addresses the issues surrounding our land—the Canadian mining industry. The research shows that the history of mining goes as far as the Neolithic era. The mining value chain presented demonstrates the formation of a mining company to the extraction of the natural resources. Further investigation shows that the mining structure is an oligopoly. Methods of analysis include an environmental analysis using PEST and a stakeholder map, which focus on the performance of a world-renowned mining company TransAlta. The finding is that management’s role is to have efficiency and productivity while maintaining ethical practices. Ethical theories are then used to look at the social, environmental and economical impacts of the Canadian industry. It is concluded that each ethical theory presents a favorable solution to each impact. Social corporate responsibility is evaluated in the last ten years in Canada and around the globe. It is found that the industry has become one of the most safety-conscious industries within Canada. The companies still have a prospective future as technological advancements, a major key to a sustainable industry, are increasing. Recommendations given include: ■ Mining companies should be accountable for their duty of care to their surrounding communities as they have large environmental and economical impacts. ■ Corporate responsibility should continue to...
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...Throughout the Netherlands, min roads run across the country along with railroads which is very convenient for people to travel by. Chapter 2: #2 – List size – relative to Canada, world region, population, capital city, language(s) spoken, currency, GDP per capital ($) – converted to Canadian dollars Canada & Netherlands – Comparing Compare | Canada | Netherlands | Demonym | Canadian | Dutch | Flag | | | Continent | North America | Europe | Primary Language | English | Dutch | Currency | Dollar | Euro | Motto | From Sea to Sea | I Will Endure | Capital City | Ottawa | Amsterdam | National Anthem | O Canada | The William | Largest City | Toronto | Amsterdam | Total Population | 33, 759, 742 | 16, 783, 092 | Male Population | 16, 751, 392 | 8, 309, 179 | Female Population | 17, 008, 350 | 8, 473, 913 | Age of consent | 16 years old | 16 years old | Life Expectancy | 80 years old | 79 years old | Life Expectancy Rank(out of 194 countries) | 11 out of 194 countries | 17 out of 194 countries | Total Area in Square Kilometres | 9, 984, 647 sq. km. | 42, 508 sq. km. | Total Area in Square Miles | 3, 854, 085 sq. mi. | 16, 478 sq. mi | Biggest Area Rank (out of 194 countries) | 2nd out of 194 countries | 134th out of 194 countries | This chart compares Canada and...
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