The ppt is about elements of national power of a state. Canada is selected for explaining the concept of national power.

1. Presentation:
National and International Affairs
Name:
Zaib-un-Nisa
ID:
002
Batch:
2
Department:
BSMC
Submitted To:
Ma’am Asia

2. National Power
O According to Hartman;
National power is the ability of a nation to
fulfill national goals. It tells us as to much
powerful or weak a particular nation in its
security of national goals.
Or
National power is the ability of a state to
implement its internal or external policies.

3. Canada
O Canada is one of the most wealthiest
countries located at north America rich in
natural resources, developed in large
industries, and have military power.
Canada is economically developed and
most stable state with least
unemployment rate. Canada is the 2nd
largest country by its land.

4. Elements of National Power
(Canada)
Geography Industrial
Development
Population Leadership
Natural Resources Diplomacy
Technology Disputed Territory
Military Preparedness

5. Natural Elements
Geography:
Geography is the most stable element of national power of any
country. Canada is the so far a blessed Country in this matter.
Location: Canada Located at North America bounded by
North Atlantic ocean on the east, North Pacific ocean on the
west and Arctic ocean on the west.
Size/Area: Canada is the second Largest country in the world.
It has slightly more geographical area then America. Total area
is 9.98 million sq. km ( 3.85 million sq. miles) from which
9,093,507 sq. km consists of land 891,163 sq. km consists of
water.
Climate: Due to a vast land Canada has range of climatic
conditions. Major climatic zones are polar, humid and oceanic.
In south, climate is temperate and in North, it is mostly arctic.

6. Con…
Topography:
West of the Canada is mostly consists of mountains. South is
mostly land area. Canada is rich in water resources as almost 9% of
Canadian territory consist of water mostly lakes. Any country which
rich in its topography is considered a blessed country as these
elements play a vital role in country’s defense and Canada is one of
those countries. The mountains, rivers, a moderate climate also a
reason of more natural resources.
Population:
The estimated population of Canada will be 37,943,231 till July
2021.
Youth and middle age people are I large number there.
39.81% population is mostly of age 25-54.
15.99% are from age 0-14

7. Con…
11.14% are of age 15-24
Youth is consider as the builders of society. country with more
youth in its population consider powerful and Canadian population
is more youth then other age groups. Canadian population is
comparatively less with comparison od its vast land.
Natural resources:
Natural resources are another element of national power. country
with more natural resources are less dependent on others and also
economically stable as sell them to other countries and makes
money. Canada is rich in natural resources including rare metals
and expensive stones.

8. Con…
Canada also has fertile land and forests, water which
are also natural resources.
Natural resources of Canada are:
Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Timber, Copper, Zinc, Iron,
Nickel, lead, coal, petroleum, molybdenum, Potash,
Bauxite, Natural gas and Hydropower.
Almost 6.8% of Canadian land is fertile and used for
agriculture 9% of water and 34% of forests.

9. Scientific and Technological
elements
Industrial strength/Development:
Canada is economically powerful and technologically
advance country due to the big industries like Transports,
equipments of transportation, processed minerals, chemical
processing, petroleum industries, paper and wood industries
and natural gas extraction, oil drilling . Labor force in big
industries and services is 76% which is the largest number of
labor force that is why poverty rate is minimum in Canada as
compare to other developed countries.

10. Con…
Agricultural strength:
Canada has almost 6.8% agricultural land. Labor force in
agriculture is 2% of all which is 18.136 million and very less
as compared to the big industries. Agriculture also plays a
big part in Canadian economy. Canada’s agriculture
products are Wheat, Milk, Potatoes, Oats, Pork, Peas,
Rapeseeds, Soybeans, Barley, maize and some others.

11. Con…
Military Strength:
For a country, military should be powerful for the defense of
its territory, people and its sovereignty. Canada has a
strong army of approximately 66,000 total active personals
included Army, Navy and air force with other personnel's.
Canadian defense industries consists of aircrafts, range of
weapon equipments, combat vehicles, navel vessels and
other defense related machinery.
Military expenditures are 1.45% of GDP as per estimation
of 2020.

12. Political Elements
Type of Government:
In Canada, state runs through federal Parliament
democracy under a constitution Monarchy which means
Queen or king is the head of state and Prime minister is
the head of Government. In constitution, all the authorities
and responsibilities are regulated. The Canadian
parliament consist of three main parts; The Sovereign
which is represented governor general, upper house which
is senate and house of commons.

13. Con…
Bureaucracy:
Canada’s bureaucratic system is considered as very
strong. It consist of vast departments, agencies,
many counsels, committees and different
corporations. Total workers in Canadian bureaucracy
are nearly 2,50,000.
Bureaucratic system includes executive departments,
deputy ministers, crown corporations, boards and
agencies, prime minister office,

14. Con…
Leadership:
Canada’s current prime Minister s Justin Trudeau. Canada
under the leadership of Trudeau developed a lot. His vision
is to bring people together and to promote diversity. He
believes that industrial revolution is very important and
opportunities should be available for everyone. Only a
leader can do this. By far Canadian leadership is better for
its people and keeps their morale high.

15. Con…
Diplomacy:
Canada has effective diplomatic policies. Canada
has friendly relationships with other countries. its
public diplomacy shows Canada as a friendly, calm
and reputed country among others. Canada’s
diplomacy shows how the country practice
democracy, international peace, security and
friendship with other stats.
One of the diplomatic missions of Canada is spread
its embassies worldwide.

16. Con…
Disputed Territory:
Canada has border disputes with USA for along time.
Some of current disputed are:
Maritime boundary dispute with USA.
Beaufort sea
Seal island
Gulf of Maine
Strait of Juan de Fuca

17. Social and Ideological
Elements
Ideology:
Canada describes its ideology as fully democratic with
moderate political force.
National Morale:
As Canada’s leadership is great, the national morale of the
people is high and wants to promote Canadian nation is
progressive and peaceful.
National Character:
Canadian culture and its people have their own national
identities and characteristics which are called ideal for a
state.