The document analyzes how immigration and lack of labor force have impacted Canada's economic development relative to its potential. It discusses that while Canada has abundant natural resources, its aging population has led to a shortage of labor. Large numbers of immigrants have moved to cities like Vancouver, but many do not contribute meaningfully to the economy as they lack skills, training or citizenship. As a result, Canada has not been able to fully utilize its workforce potential to develop key industries and maximize economic growth from its natural resource wealth.
1) The document discusses how globalization, technology, and demographic changes are reshaping the global economy and how countries need to adapt to these structural trends.
2) It notes that the global economy is becoming "two-speed" with emerging markets growing faster than advanced economies like Canada and that trade diversification towards emerging markets is important for growth.
3) Many opportunities for Canadian and Nova Scotia companies are being missed in Asia's growing markets like China, such as in natural resources, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, education and healthcare.
- Canada's economy has increasingly focused on natural resource extraction and exports over the past decade, reversing prior trends of diversification. This has led to structural economic changes including declining manufacturing output, currency appreciation that hurts other exports, and widening economic gaps between resource-rich and other provinces.
- Key indicators show the negative impacts, such as poor productivity growth, failure to develop global companies, and declining business investment in research and development. Continued reliance on commodity exports risks long-term problems and limits Canada's economic potential. Alternative policies are needed to develop strategic high-value sectors and minimize "Dutch disease" effects.
This document discusses critical issues facing New England, including economic development, housing affordability, and educational leadership. It notes that while the region's economies are interconnected, job growth has lagged behind the national average. Housing costs have risen sharply in New England and are increasingly unaffordable. States spend below average amounts per capita on higher education relative to other states. Regional cooperation will be important to address challenges around workforce development, innovation, and quality of life.
Georgia Economic Outlook By Vitner July2010LenderJason
This document summarizes the economic outlook for Georgia in July 2010. It finds that Georgia's economy is beginning to see improvement, with job growth and declining unemployment rates over the past few months. However, the recovery is expected to be slow, with employment not returning to pre-recession levels until 2014 at the earliest. Georgia's population growth and low-cost business environment will continue to support its long-term economic growth, but challenges around infrastructure and workforce development remain due to the impacts of the deep recession. The state is also working to strengthen its international trade and investment ties.
Worked as a small team to study, translate, and prepare a presentation on business culture in Costa Rica. Used library research tools (i.e. National Climate Data Center, A to Z World Culture, and Reference Universe) to generate and present proper second-hand data.
Jack Gerard, President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, delivered a speech on "The State of American Energy" at the Newseum in Washington D.C. He outlined challenges and opportunities for the U.S. energy industry. Gerard argued that increased domestic oil and gas production through expanded access to reserves could generate hundreds of thousands of new jobs and over $1.7 trillion in government revenue. However, restrictive policies risk closing off opportunities and sending projects overseas. Gerard urged policymakers to make choices that promote growth through job creation and access to domestic energy resources rather than increased taxes, which could decrease long-term government revenues and cost tens of thousands of jobs.
This document provides an overview of key business practices introduced by major American companies between 1900-2000 that helped shape the US economy. It discusses practices introduced by IBM like the System/360 mainframe that standardized the computer industry, the SABRE airline reservation system, and the barcode. It also summarizes practices by Amazon like third-party seller networks, Bank of America like establishing a branch system and developing magnetic ink character recognition for checks, and Berkshire Hathaway's focus on acquisitions and share repurchases under Warren Buffett's leadership. The document aims to illustrate innovative business models that emerged from leading US firms and impacted business globally.
This document discusses dimensions of development including definitions from various authors. It provides learning objectives for understanding concepts of development and community development. It examines definitions of development from Tayebwa, Todaro, Perroux, and Rogers which largely agree that development is a multi-dimensional process involving social, economic, and political changes to improve life. Community development is defined as a participatory process to address shared community concerns. National and global development challenges are also reviewed.
1) The document discusses how globalization, technology, and demographic changes are reshaping the global economy and how countries need to adapt to these structural trends.
2) It notes that the global economy is becoming "two-speed" with emerging markets growing faster than advanced economies like Canada and that trade diversification towards emerging markets is important for growth.
3) Many opportunities for Canadian and Nova Scotia companies are being missed in Asia's growing markets like China, such as in natural resources, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, education and healthcare.
- Canada's economy has increasingly focused on natural resource extraction and exports over the past decade, reversing prior trends of diversification. This has led to structural economic changes including declining manufacturing output, currency appreciation that hurts other exports, and widening economic gaps between resource-rich and other provinces.
- Key indicators show the negative impacts, such as poor productivity growth, failure to develop global companies, and declining business investment in research and development. Continued reliance on commodity exports risks long-term problems and limits Canada's economic potential. Alternative policies are needed to develop strategic high-value sectors and minimize "Dutch disease" effects.
This document discusses critical issues facing New England, including economic development, housing affordability, and educational leadership. It notes that while the region's economies are interconnected, job growth has lagged behind the national average. Housing costs have risen sharply in New England and are increasingly unaffordable. States spend below average amounts per capita on higher education relative to other states. Regional cooperation will be important to address challenges around workforce development, innovation, and quality of life.
Georgia Economic Outlook By Vitner July2010LenderJason
This document summarizes the economic outlook for Georgia in July 2010. It finds that Georgia's economy is beginning to see improvement, with job growth and declining unemployment rates over the past few months. However, the recovery is expected to be slow, with employment not returning to pre-recession levels until 2014 at the earliest. Georgia's population growth and low-cost business environment will continue to support its long-term economic growth, but challenges around infrastructure and workforce development remain due to the impacts of the deep recession. The state is also working to strengthen its international trade and investment ties.
Worked as a small team to study, translate, and prepare a presentation on business culture in Costa Rica. Used library research tools (i.e. National Climate Data Center, A to Z World Culture, and Reference Universe) to generate and present proper second-hand data.
Jack Gerard, President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, delivered a speech on "The State of American Energy" at the Newseum in Washington D.C. He outlined challenges and opportunities for the U.S. energy industry. Gerard argued that increased domestic oil and gas production through expanded access to reserves could generate hundreds of thousands of new jobs and over $1.7 trillion in government revenue. However, restrictive policies risk closing off opportunities and sending projects overseas. Gerard urged policymakers to make choices that promote growth through job creation and access to domestic energy resources rather than increased taxes, which could decrease long-term government revenues and cost tens of thousands of jobs.
This document provides an overview of key business practices introduced by major American companies between 1900-2000 that helped shape the US economy. It discusses practices introduced by IBM like the System/360 mainframe that standardized the computer industry, the SABRE airline reservation system, and the barcode. It also summarizes practices by Amazon like third-party seller networks, Bank of America like establishing a branch system and developing magnetic ink character recognition for checks, and Berkshire Hathaway's focus on acquisitions and share repurchases under Warren Buffett's leadership. The document aims to illustrate innovative business models that emerged from leading US firms and impacted business globally.
This document discusses dimensions of development including definitions from various authors. It provides learning objectives for understanding concepts of development and community development. It examines definitions of development from Tayebwa, Todaro, Perroux, and Rogers which largely agree that development is a multi-dimensional process involving social, economic, and political changes to improve life. Community development is defined as a participatory process to address shared community concerns. National and global development challenges are also reviewed.
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Brazil's exports to Argentina have decreased 16% in the first half of 2012 due to trade barriers imposed by Argentina. Between January and June 2012, Brazil exported US$1.6 billion less to Argentina than in the same period in 2011. While trade barriers exist, the executive secretary at Brazil's Ministry of Development blames the international crisis for the situation, noting that negotiations have improved relations with Argentina. Brazil's exports have also decreased to Eastern Europe but increased to China during the first half of 2012.
The document outlines eight trillion-dollar macroeconomic trends expected to drive global economic growth between now and 2020:
1. The next billion consumers - Rising incomes in emerging markets will bring over a billion new consumers into the global middle class, expanding markets.
2. Old infrastructure, new investments - Advanced economies will invest in aging infrastructure through public-private partnerships while emerging economies continue building infrastructure.
3. Militarization following industrialization - As economic power shifts to Asia, military spending and capabilities will also shift, increasing risks of conflict and opportunities for arms producers.
The document outlines eight trillion-dollar macroeconomic trends that are expected to drive global economic growth between 2010 and 2020: 1) The next billion consumers, 2) Old infrastructure, new investments, 3) Militarization following industrialization, 4) Growing output of primary inputs, 5) Developing human capital, 6) Keeping the wealthy healthy, 7) Everything the same, but nicer, 8) Prepping for the next big thing. These eight trends are estimated to increase global GDP by $27 trillion total by 2020, with the trends of developing human capital and keeping the wealthy healthy accounting for about half of the expected growth. The document also discusses some implications that businesses should consider in positioning themselves to profit from these macro
The latest annual energy risk report issued by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The report shows the U.S. has jumped up the list by two spots in the world's top 25 largest energy users. The jump up the list means the U.S. continues to improve its energy security.
The document provides an overview of the economic development resources and advantages of New York's Hudson Valley region. It highlights that the Hudson Valley has a highly educated workforce of 1.2 million, is home to hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, and offers competitive real estate and a business-friendly environment. The key industries in the Hudson Valley include biotechnology, financial services, food and beverage, and tourism. The region has excellent transportation infrastructure and access to major airports. The document also provides demographic statistics and details on the economic assets of the seven counties that make up the Hudson Valley.
Published: 1/2014
Any recollection of the performance of the Latin American economies during the so-called "Lost Decade" of the 1980s should suffice to convince us how much the region has progressed over the last two decades. Particularly during the last ten years the region has enjoyed, for the most part, financial and price stability, reasonable economic growth, a substantial reduction in poverty rates, and improvements in income distribution.
As this report makes clear, however, it would be a terrible mistake for Latin American governments and societies to be complacent about the challenges in front of them. The report provides an excellent description of the challenges that will have to be overcome, but also rightly identifies the significant strengths that the Latin American economies already have.
- Download Latin America: The Long Road (PDF): http://bit.ly/1j8jdcL
- Order the print version of GLatin America: The Long Road: http://bit.ly/1e2QSxR
Visit the Credit Suisse Research Institute website: http://bit.ly/18Cxa0p
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- In paragraph 1 of the document, growth in the new economic normal is defined as subdued and unemployment remaining high according to Pimco's CEO. Finance will be costlier and investment weak.
- Paragraph 2 states that governments have entered several inner areas of capitalism due to the crisis, like banking and carmaking. The state may overstay its welcome. National budgets may feel fiscal strain like California.
- Paragraph 1 defines growth as subdued and unemployment remaining high. Finance is referred to as being affected by the crisis. Paragraph 2 mentions the fiscal pressure preventing California's development.
The Columbus MSA added 12,300 jobs in 2013 and continues to rank very well against comparable U.S. metros, according to Columbus 2020, the economic development organization in the Columbus Region. The final quarterly economic update for the 2013 calendar year covers regional economic data and development activities in the fourth quarter and throughout the year.
The document provides an analysis of the causes of the current global oil crisis from an Islamic perspective in 3 sentences:
The high price of oil is primarily due to the depreciation of the US dollar which oil is priced in, as well as increased global demand and speculation in commodity markets. Muslim rulers have failed to properly utilize and distribute oil wealth or invest in infrastructure, and the absence of an Islamic economic system has led to instability, poverty, and injustice. Only by reestablishing the Khilafah can the Muslim world achieve unity, prosperity, and a just system for managing resources like oil according to Islamic principles.
This document summarizes notes from a conference on China and visits to companies and analysts in Beijing and Hong Kong from November 7-10, 2012. Key points include:
- Chinese economic growth is a major driver of global GDP and is expected to slow to 6-7% due to demographics and large size of economy.
- China is evolving from relying on low-cost manufacturing and exports to growing domestic consumption and services. Income inequality and environmental challenges remain.
- Debt levels have doubled in China in recent years and there are concerns about misallocation of capital, but the banking system is believed able to withstand shocks. Poverty remains an issue for many rural Chinese.
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The summary analyzes a document about Brazil's economy:
1) Brazil's economy grew due to government spending and commodity exports to Asia, reaching 6th largest in the world, but growth has stalled in recent years.
2) GDP grew only 0.2% in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, marking the third straight quarter of near-zero growth.
3) Prospects for Brazil's economy improving above the 2.6% growth of last year appear limited, as retail sales dropped and debt levels rose, prompting banks to tighten lending.
Houston has consistently ranked among the top 10 cities for job and population growth. The document provides statistics showing Houston gained over 82,000 jobs in 2013, has an unemployment rate of 4.6% as of April 2014, and grew its population by over 2% annually from 2012-2014. Houston's economy is led by the energy sector, with over 50% of employment related to oil and natural gas companies, positioning the city as the "Energy Capital of the World".
Houston has consistently ranked among the top 10 cities for job and population growth. The document provides statistics showing Houston gained over 82,000 jobs in 2013, has an unemployment rate of 4.6% as of April 2014, and grew its population by over 2% annually from 2012-2014. Houston's economy is led by the energy sector, with over 50% of employment related to energy industries, cementing Houston as the "Energy Capital of the World".
The document provides an overview of the Hollywood movie cluster located in Southern California. It begins with background on the US economy and competitive advantages, noting its large GDP, consumer spending, innovation, and cluster development. It then discusses California's economy, with the largest GDP of any US state. Los Angeles is highlighted as the center of the Hollywood movie cluster, with a diverse population and strong support for entertainment industries. The history and current state of the motion picture industry is covered, noting its origins in Southern California and continued dominance from Hollywood. Key factors that support the cluster are also summarized, such as infrastructure, skilled labor, and support industries in the area.
The document discusses the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China), their growing economic importance, and some challenges they face. It notes that together the BRICs represent over 25% of global GDP and were less impacted by the global recession. However, tensions exist between the countries due to differing economic policies and levels of development. The future composition and roles of the BRICs are uncertain as China and India continue to rise while Russia's population declines. Environmental issues in China and labor market rigidities in Brazil are also discussed.
Botswana and Canada both apply the classical theory advocated by Adam Smith by focusing on developing their natural resources. Botswana relies heavily on diamond mining, which makes up 40% of its GDP, while Canada exports oil and natural gas. Both countries have high literacy rates and stable governments. However, Botswana has a lower standard of living and life expectancy than Canada, with a GNI per capita of $3202 compared to Canada's $20,790. While Botswana utilizes its diamond resources, it needs to further develop its agricultural sector and increase education to develop new export industries.
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This document provides an IMF Article IV-style report on the economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2013. It summarizes key economic issues including strong stock market performance driven by increased capital inflows, the monetary policy of maintaining a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar, reliance on oil exports for income which could be impacted by declining global demand, and efforts to diversify the economy through growth in non-oil sectors such as tourism and construction projects. While the UAE economy grew rapidly in the 2000s, it was impacted by the global financial crisis and Dubai's real estate market decline. However, the economy has stabilized since through debt restructuring and remains insulated from political instability in the region.
The document provides information about the geography, demographics, and economy of the United States. It notes that the US has 50 states located in North America between Canada and Mexico. It is ethnically diverse, with the original inhabitants being Native Americans and later populations including British, African, and European immigrants. The economy relies on services and has regional specializations like finance in New York and technology in California. Income inequality has risen and social mobility has declined relative to other developed nations.
The document discusses Canada's oil sand industry and its impact on the economy and environment. It states that the oil sand industry generates significant revenue for the Canadian government but is also damaging the environment. While the industry benefits the economy through jobs and tax revenue, it is destroying nature and wildlife habitats. The operations are located mainly in Alberta, which has the third largest oil sand reserves in the world. The money generated by the industry affects all parts of Canada.
This document provides an overview and guide to immigrating to Canada through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. It discusses Canada's economy, political system, culture, climate and labor markets. It then focuses on details of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program application process, which evaluates candidates based on education, language skills, work experience, relatives in Quebec, age, and job offers. It provides resources on preparation for moving, settling in, social and workforce integration. The appendix includes additional resources on learning French, documentation requirements, job searching, labor culture, credential evaluation, employment services, housing costs and more.
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Brazil's exports to Argentina have decreased 16% in the first half of 2012 due to trade barriers imposed by Argentina. Between January and June 2012, Brazil exported US$1.6 billion less to Argentina than in the same period in 2011. While trade barriers exist, the executive secretary at Brazil's Ministry of Development blames the international crisis for the situation, noting that negotiations have improved relations with Argentina. Brazil's exports have also decreased to Eastern Europe but increased to China during the first half of 2012.
The document outlines eight trillion-dollar macroeconomic trends expected to drive global economic growth between now and 2020:
1. The next billion consumers - Rising incomes in emerging markets will bring over a billion new consumers into the global middle class, expanding markets.
2. Old infrastructure, new investments - Advanced economies will invest in aging infrastructure through public-private partnerships while emerging economies continue building infrastructure.
3. Militarization following industrialization - As economic power shifts to Asia, military spending and capabilities will also shift, increasing risks of conflict and opportunities for arms producers.
The document outlines eight trillion-dollar macroeconomic trends that are expected to drive global economic growth between 2010 and 2020: 1) The next billion consumers, 2) Old infrastructure, new investments, 3) Militarization following industrialization, 4) Growing output of primary inputs, 5) Developing human capital, 6) Keeping the wealthy healthy, 7) Everything the same, but nicer, 8) Prepping for the next big thing. These eight trends are estimated to increase global GDP by $27 trillion total by 2020, with the trends of developing human capital and keeping the wealthy healthy accounting for about half of the expected growth. The document also discusses some implications that businesses should consider in positioning themselves to profit from these macro
The latest annual energy risk report issued by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The report shows the U.S. has jumped up the list by two spots in the world's top 25 largest energy users. The jump up the list means the U.S. continues to improve its energy security.
The document provides an overview of the economic development resources and advantages of New York's Hudson Valley region. It highlights that the Hudson Valley has a highly educated workforce of 1.2 million, is home to hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, and offers competitive real estate and a business-friendly environment. The key industries in the Hudson Valley include biotechnology, financial services, food and beverage, and tourism. The region has excellent transportation infrastructure and access to major airports. The document also provides demographic statistics and details on the economic assets of the seven counties that make up the Hudson Valley.
Published: 1/2014
Any recollection of the performance of the Latin American economies during the so-called "Lost Decade" of the 1980s should suffice to convince us how much the region has progressed over the last two decades. Particularly during the last ten years the region has enjoyed, for the most part, financial and price stability, reasonable economic growth, a substantial reduction in poverty rates, and improvements in income distribution.
As this report makes clear, however, it would be a terrible mistake for Latin American governments and societies to be complacent about the challenges in front of them. The report provides an excellent description of the challenges that will have to be overcome, but also rightly identifies the significant strengths that the Latin American economies already have.
- Download Latin America: The Long Road (PDF): http://bit.ly/1j8jdcL
- Order the print version of GLatin America: The Long Road: http://bit.ly/1e2QSxR
Visit the Credit Suisse Research Institute website: http://bit.ly/18Cxa0p
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- In paragraph 1 of the document, growth in the new economic normal is defined as subdued and unemployment remaining high according to Pimco's CEO. Finance will be costlier and investment weak.
- Paragraph 2 states that governments have entered several inner areas of capitalism due to the crisis, like banking and carmaking. The state may overstay its welcome. National budgets may feel fiscal strain like California.
- Paragraph 1 defines growth as subdued and unemployment remaining high. Finance is referred to as being affected by the crisis. Paragraph 2 mentions the fiscal pressure preventing California's development.
The Columbus MSA added 12,300 jobs in 2013 and continues to rank very well against comparable U.S. metros, according to Columbus 2020, the economic development organization in the Columbus Region. The final quarterly economic update for the 2013 calendar year covers regional economic data and development activities in the fourth quarter and throughout the year.
The document provides an analysis of the causes of the current global oil crisis from an Islamic perspective in 3 sentences:
The high price of oil is primarily due to the depreciation of the US dollar which oil is priced in, as well as increased global demand and speculation in commodity markets. Muslim rulers have failed to properly utilize and distribute oil wealth or invest in infrastructure, and the absence of an Islamic economic system has led to instability, poverty, and injustice. Only by reestablishing the Khilafah can the Muslim world achieve unity, prosperity, and a just system for managing resources like oil according to Islamic principles.
This document summarizes notes from a conference on China and visits to companies and analysts in Beijing and Hong Kong from November 7-10, 2012. Key points include:
- Chinese economic growth is a major driver of global GDP and is expected to slow to 6-7% due to demographics and large size of economy.
- China is evolving from relying on low-cost manufacturing and exports to growing domestic consumption and services. Income inequality and environmental challenges remain.
- Debt levels have doubled in China in recent years and there are concerns about misallocation of capital, but the banking system is believed able to withstand shocks. Poverty remains an issue for many rural Chinese.
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The summary analyzes a document about Brazil's economy:
1) Brazil's economy grew due to government spending and commodity exports to Asia, reaching 6th largest in the world, but growth has stalled in recent years.
2) GDP grew only 0.2% in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, marking the third straight quarter of near-zero growth.
3) Prospects for Brazil's economy improving above the 2.6% growth of last year appear limited, as retail sales dropped and debt levels rose, prompting banks to tighten lending.
Houston has consistently ranked among the top 10 cities for job and population growth. The document provides statistics showing Houston gained over 82,000 jobs in 2013, has an unemployment rate of 4.6% as of April 2014, and grew its population by over 2% annually from 2012-2014. Houston's economy is led by the energy sector, with over 50% of employment related to oil and natural gas companies, positioning the city as the "Energy Capital of the World".
Houston has consistently ranked among the top 10 cities for job and population growth. The document provides statistics showing Houston gained over 82,000 jobs in 2013, has an unemployment rate of 4.6% as of April 2014, and grew its population by over 2% annually from 2012-2014. Houston's economy is led by the energy sector, with over 50% of employment related to energy industries, cementing Houston as the "Energy Capital of the World".
The document provides an overview of the Hollywood movie cluster located in Southern California. It begins with background on the US economy and competitive advantages, noting its large GDP, consumer spending, innovation, and cluster development. It then discusses California's economy, with the largest GDP of any US state. Los Angeles is highlighted as the center of the Hollywood movie cluster, with a diverse population and strong support for entertainment industries. The history and current state of the motion picture industry is covered, noting its origins in Southern California and continued dominance from Hollywood. Key factors that support the cluster are also summarized, such as infrastructure, skilled labor, and support industries in the area.
The document discusses the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China), their growing economic importance, and some challenges they face. It notes that together the BRICs represent over 25% of global GDP and were less impacted by the global recession. However, tensions exist between the countries due to differing economic policies and levels of development. The future composition and roles of the BRICs are uncertain as China and India continue to rise while Russia's population declines. Environmental issues in China and labor market rigidities in Brazil are also discussed.
Botswana and Canada both apply the classical theory advocated by Adam Smith by focusing on developing their natural resources. Botswana relies heavily on diamond mining, which makes up 40% of its GDP, while Canada exports oil and natural gas. Both countries have high literacy rates and stable governments. However, Botswana has a lower standard of living and life expectancy than Canada, with a GNI per capita of $3202 compared to Canada's $20,790. While Botswana utilizes its diamond resources, it needs to further develop its agricultural sector and increase education to develop new export industries.
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This document provides an IMF Article IV-style report on the economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2013. It summarizes key economic issues including strong stock market performance driven by increased capital inflows, the monetary policy of maintaining a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar, reliance on oil exports for income which could be impacted by declining global demand, and efforts to diversify the economy through growth in non-oil sectors such as tourism and construction projects. While the UAE economy grew rapidly in the 2000s, it was impacted by the global financial crisis and Dubai's real estate market decline. However, the economy has stabilized since through debt restructuring and remains insulated from political instability in the region.
The document provides information about the geography, demographics, and economy of the United States. It notes that the US has 50 states located in North America between Canada and Mexico. It is ethnically diverse, with the original inhabitants being Native Americans and later populations including British, African, and European immigrants. The economy relies on services and has regional specializations like finance in New York and technology in California. Income inequality has risen and social mobility has declined relative to other developed nations.
The document discusses Canada's oil sand industry and its impact on the economy and environment. It states that the oil sand industry generates significant revenue for the Canadian government but is also damaging the environment. While the industry benefits the economy through jobs and tax revenue, it is destroying nature and wildlife habitats. The operations are located mainly in Alberta, which has the third largest oil sand reserves in the world. The money generated by the industry affects all parts of Canada.
This document provides an overview and guide to immigrating to Canada through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. It discusses Canada's economy, political system, culture, climate and labor markets. It then focuses on details of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program application process, which evaluates candidates based on education, language skills, work experience, relatives in Quebec, age, and job offers. It provides resources on preparation for moving, settling in, social and workforce integration. The appendix includes additional resources on learning French, documentation requirements, job searching, labor culture, credential evaluation, employment services, housing costs and more.
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Course: Social Studies 10 OL18 MSS--10-OL18 15601
Book: Introductory Unit
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Date: Monday, 4 March 2019, 9:12 PM
Table of contents
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Overview
How to read this book
Why Canada needs immigrants
Immigration Watch Canada
What immigrants should know before coming to Canada
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Welcome to the Introductory Unit of Social Studies 10.
This shorter unit is meant to familiarize you with the how this course works and to show you some of what is to be covered.
Like all units, this one starts with an overview. This is followed by a short warm-up assignment that should only take a few minutes. It gets you thinking about
the content to follow.
You will then progress to the book module for this unit. This one is called "Immigration in Canada." The book module is like a chapter of a textbook. In it you
will find all of the content that will be covered. As you read the book module, you will learn about some of the issues regarding immigration in Canada today.
Once you have completed reading the book module, you will put together your assignment for this unit which is a multi-paragraph response to the readings. Be
sure to read the instructions carefully and to check the style sheet to make sure that you have correctly formatted this assignment.
There is a small quiz at the end of the unit. Subsequent units will have larger tests at the end.
Once you have completed this unit, you will have shown that you have the skills to do well in this course.</p
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How to read this book
For this introductory unit, you will be reading a few articles on immigration in Canada then writing a response to them.
In order to do well here, you will need to read the articles with a critical eye. To start, as you read, you should ask who the author is and what is his or her
purpose in writing this article. You should find out what you can about the source of the article. Who published it and when? Ask yourself whose point of view
is being represented. What is the bias of the author? Look at the claims being made and find out if they are factual and accurate. Do they sound reasonable to
you?
Take notes as you read. Write down interesting points that you would like to investigate. Ask questions about the material presented. Differentiate .
Canada is described as a sustainable emerging market with high growth potential but low risk. It has abundant natural resources across many sectors such as oil, gas, minerals, agriculture and forestry. Canada also has political and economic stability, supported by a sound banking system and AAA credit rating. The country promotes innovation, has a highly educated workforce, and is pursuing new trade agreements to diversify its trading partners beyond the US. All of these factors contribute to Canada having sustainable growth potential and a low-risk business environment, making it an attractive place for foreign investment.
The document discusses policy options for Canada to increase trade and stimulate economic growth. It recommends developing a new strategic policy towards China, including increasing bilateral trade and addressing human rights, as well as ratifying the TPP to gain access to Asian markets. Improving Canada's infrastructure for trade and increasing innovation in sectors like green technologies are also identified as priorities to bolster Canadian exports and trading opportunities.
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Introduction
Learning Team C has selected nutritional granola bars and the country Canada to enter into a global business venture with. This outline will document pertinent regional, country, and product analysis information which justifies why this new global business venture would be a sound idea for Team C to enter into.
Region Analysis
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mulroney signed and implemented the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Mexico and the United States in January 1994. “NAFTA has generated economic growth and rising standards of living for the people of all three member countries” states (Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development Canada, 2014).
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Economic conditions in Canada in 2013 throughout the current year 2014 indicate that Canadians have become more careful with their spending habits. Canadians as a whole appear to be holding on to their funds which have resulted in slow financial growth for the Canadian economy. One way to improve the economic growth would be by having an increase in the demand in exports and business investments which could improve the Canadian econ ...
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Macroeconomic course
1. VIET NAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN HO CHI MINH CITY
University of Natural Science
ITEC
Keuka College
Year 2012
Macroeconomic
Research
The reasons why Canada’s economy develops lower
compare with its potential.
Team: Big Five
Team members:Hứa Bảo Duy
Nguyễn Trần Quấc Anh
Lê Tấn Anh
Phan Tuấn Vũ
Nguyễn Công Duy
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction....................................................................................................................... 2
1. Background ..................................................................................................................... 2
2. Problem Statement .......................................................................................................... 4
3. Scope a Limitation .......................................................................................................... 5
II. Lite rature Review ............................................................................................................. 8
III. Methodology ...................................................................................................................... 9
The immigration effective for economics........................................................................... 9
General view of Immigration.............................................................................................. 9
IV. Analysis ............................................................................................................................ 10
1. Immigrant...................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 General view of Immigration ................................................................................ 10
1.2 The immigration effective for economics ............................................................. 11
1.3 Affect for society .................................................................................................. 13
2. Lack of labor force ........................................................................................................ 15
2.1 Effective by economic downturn .......................................................................... 15
2.2 Labor force in important jobs................................................................................ 16
3. Conclusion .................................................................................................................... 17
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I. Introduction
1. Background
Canada is in the North of America, it is the second largest country in the world, and is
also a member of the G8 nations. In the past, Canada was a colony of France, after that
Britain defeated France at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, and Canada became a
colony of Britain. Therefore, Canada is divided in two areas, one uses French as the main
language, and the others use English. Canada is a strong resource rich country like as wood,
animal, fish, oil, etc. The economic history of Canada was dominated by waterways because
Canada has a lot of rivers and canals. On the other hand, the fur-trade in Canada developed
strongly by significant demand on fur increase, so hunting was a popular industry in that
time. At the moment, Canada is the 9th largest economy, and is one of the richest countries in
the world. Canada’s industry focuses in making energy products and a huge part in services
like as tourism, communication. Most of the businesses are privately owned, although the
government does play a major role in the health-care system and operates many services
including transportation and utility companies. The Canadian economy is diverse and highly
developed. It is very similar to the American economy, even though smaller in size.
Moreover, Canada has a high standard of life that is the main reason attracted a lot of people
in around the world go to there in order to live, or set up their business. According to
Statistics Canada, in 2006, Canada’s population is over 33 million while Canada had more
than 6 million immigrants of total population and a huge numbers of them came from Asia
(from Statistics Canada)1.
1Immigrant population by place of birth, by province and territory (2006 Census) . (2007, 12 11). Retrieved 08
14, 2012, from Statistic Canada: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables -tableaux/sum-som/l01/cst01/demo34a-eng.htm
4. With an abundance of natural resources, Canada has a unique advantage in order to
develop strongly. Energy resources are more than 50 percent of Canada’s total resource
wealth, and the others are timber and mineral resources. Some of the metallic minerals
Canada produces include gold, nickel, uranium, bismuth, zinc, cobalt, and cadmium. Potash,
diamonds, and cement constitute the country’s nonmetallic mineral production. Coal also
forms a substantial portion of Canada’s mineral assets. Therefore, Canada is one of the
world’s few exporters of energy, but their development has been highly controversial due to
the destructive environmental impact of extracting oil from them. On the other hand, Canada
is also strong in service sector. Tourism, financial services, internet, telecommunications, and
aeronautics are on the top of the list of services industry; those services have garnered a
considerable portion of the Foreign Direct Investment that flows into Canada. The U.S is the
Canada’s most important trade partner followed by Japan and the European Union. For
example, Canada exported more than 1,984,000 million dollars from 2006 to 2011, and
average export per year between 200,000 million and 350,000 million dollars. In addition, the
numbers of import of Canada from the U.S is more than 1,592,000 million dollar in the same
years (Imports, exports and trade balance of goods, 2012)2. Clearly, Canada’s growth
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depends heavily on the economic well-being of the U.S.
2Imports, exports and trade balance of goods. (2012, 05 10). Retrieved 08 14, 2012, from Statistics Canada:
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables -tableaux/sum-som/l01/cst01/gblec02a-eng.htm
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2. Problem Statement
Although Canada has a strong economy, but they also has faced with problems impact
in their economic action during many decades until now like as shortage of labor force, old
population, black market, and immigrant. Firstly, shortage of labor force causes inefficiency
in production actions, even though Canada is rich in natural resources. Lack of labor leads
production of manufactories lower followed by amount of products for market and exporting
in decrease. Next, old population is becoming burden of Canada economy. With high average
of age, Canada will face lack of labor be said in above, and they will bear an enormous of
cost for social benefit when the government do not find out other labor resources in order to
replace them yet, while the birth rate does not increase. Thirdly, a big black market also
donates in Canada economic difficulties. The government loss an enormous of income from
tax that causes the government cannot invest in their project in order to develop economy and
the others. Finally, immigrant problem always is interested so much. Immigrant in Canada
increase every years, but that thing is opposite of labor resource, while the labor force still
does not go up. The immigrants have many problems in order to donate in Canada economy
such as lack of enthusiastic, low of skills, or in the age of retirement. Furthermore, crime rate
increases leads to unbelief of foreign investor from other countries. With the reasons above, it
causes a lot of difficulty for Canada development, and Canada’s economy cannot develop
equal their potential.
Object: The reasons causes the Canada’s economy has been developing lower than its
potential, and wealthy of resources.
Research question: How did immigration and lack of labor force make Canada’s
economic development lower than its potential?
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3. Scope a Limitation
In general view, Canada’s economy growth is affected by several factors and stand
out from these factors is the Canada’s population problem, which is the reason why Canada
needs a large amount of labor force to contribute to the country’s economy. Based on the
number of data statistic in 2006, the percent of 0 -14 years group is 17.3 % 3, the 15 – 64
years group is 69% 4, and the 65+ years group is 13.2 3. However, the numbers changed in
2011, 16.3% for the first group 3, 69.3% for the second 3, and 14.4% for the last group 5.
Therefore, we can conclude that the Canada’s labor force is aging. This leads to the opening
Canadian immigration policy. In 2001, there were estimated 738,600 immigrants in
Vancouver 6, which is the highest number in 15 years since 1986. Vancouver’s immigrant
population has increased at a faster speed than British Columbia’s and Canada’s. Which such
a large amount of labor force, Vancouver thought it will help the economy grow more stable
but it was wrong. The marked increase of immigrants not only increases the Vancouver’s
population but also increase the amount of useless people who just came to Vancouver for a
better life. The fact show that even the economy of Vancouver rise but it still not balance
with its population. Despite as one the biggest city of Canada, Vancouver usually faces to the
lack of labor force situation although the immigrants keep moving to Canada and population
keeps rising.
3World Bank. (2012). Population age 0 - 14. Retrieved 8th, August,
2012http://search.worldbank.org/quickview?name=Population ages 0-
14 (% oftotal)&id=SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS&type=Indicators&cube_no=2&qterm=Population ages 0-14 (% of
total)
4World Bank. (2012). Population age 15 - 64. Retrieved 8th, August, 2012
http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS?page=1
5World Bank. (2012). Population age 65 and above. Retrieved 8th, August, 2012
http://search.worldbank.org/quickview?name=Population ages 65 and
above (% oftotal)&id=SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS&type=Indicators&cube_no=2&qterm=Population ages 0 - 14 (%
of total)
6(n.d.). Recent immigrants in metropolitan areas: Vancouver—a comparative profile based on the 2001 census.
Retrieved 8th, August, 2012 http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/research/cens us2001/vancouver/parta.asp
7. Most of people in the official labor force are Canadian, even the ratio immigrant move to
Vancouver still high. In fact, less and less people who are not Canadian work for Vancouver.
Natural resources give Canada advantages for economy. Mining, forestry, oil, those energy
resources bring back for Canada a lot of profit for the economy. Only with energy resources
contribute to Canada’s economy about 50% of total resources of Canada, this means they are
potential source of profit. Canada produces over 60 kinds of minerals and metals, most of
them are precious and valuable metals such as diamond, gold, silver, uranium, emerald, zinc,
nickel, cobalt .etc. Coal is also become one part in assets mineral of Canada. 10% is the
amount of forest that Canada accounts of the world. “The total recoverable oil reserves (non–
conventional) are estimated at over 334 billion barrels. According to the U.S. Energy
Information Administration, Canada has enough reserves to last at least 150 years at the
current rate of production”7. Simply, those resources have similarity; they need labor force to
run and to develop. Therefore, we can see how serious the lack of labor force for production
does to Vancouver, a very large country with a lot of resources, which is being waste just
because not enough people to exploiting and manufacturing. Let’s think for a while, the
standard of living and quality of life of Vancouver are high so people expected to have a
longer life - span, longer life cause the aging of population, the aging of population lead to
lack of young labor, which means slower economy growth, and it tend to be solved by the
Canada’s immigration policy. Vancouver (British Columbia) and Montréal (Québec), for
instance, are two area that effected by consequences of the immigration. Foreign people come
and stay there, they live there, work in there but they not contribute for country for two
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simple reason, they are not Canadian and those jobs need well – trained people.
7(n.d.). (2012). Canada: A basket of natural wealth. Retrieved 8th, August, 2012
http://www.thomaswhite.com/explore-the-world/canada.aspx
8. Most of immigrants move to Vancouver are not helpful for the country because they don’t
apply for Canadian citizenship. They don’t apply for Canadian citizenship so they don’t have
rights and status as a Canadian citizen. Meanwhile, jobs that help for Vancouver’s economy
only allow for Canadian, which mean although the amount of immigrants to Vancouver is
huge, it still nothing as long as they are not Canadian, this is the first case. The second case
is, even though there are people apply for Canadian citizenship, they don’t have enough
training, skill level and ability to do those job; some are too lazy to learn, some are trying to
learn but not enough. High skill occupations required not only well – trained worker but also
the enthusiasm inside these workers, because when they are working for themselves and their
families, they are working their own country, too. Therefore, as I said above, Vancouver’s
economy growth speed is not balanced with the rate of immigration has been and continues to
occur. With the advantage is the possibility of economy development potential, Vancouver
should boost training labor force which is equipped highly and professional skills to worth
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with the large amount of immigrants.
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II. Literature Review
Concepts
Economy:
By definition from Oxford Dictionary, Economy is: the state of a country or region in
terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money.
Paul Samuelson, who was an American economist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in
Economic Sciences in 1970 for his fundamental contributions to nearly all branches
of economic theory, definite Economy as: “science, that explores how people and society
try to employ rare resources, which have many different uses, in order to produce
different goods and distribute them among people.” (Michael M. Weinstein, 2009)(18).
Stability:
By definition from MacMillan Dictionary, Stability is: a situation in which things happen
as they should and they are no harmful changes.
Immigration:
MacMillan Dictionary definite Immigration is: the process in which people enter a
country in order to live there permanently.
Immigrant:
Based on the definition of Immigration, Immigrant is someone who comes to live in a
country from another country.
Citizenship:
Definited by MacMillan Dictionary, Citizenship is the legal right to be a citizen of a
particular country.
1:Michael M. Weinstein. (2009). Paul a. Samuelson, economist, dies at 94. Retrieved 8th, August, 2012
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/14/business/economy/14samuelson.html?pagewanted=all
10. Canada’s economy did not
develop as its expectation
Immigrant Lack of labor force
General view
of Immigration
Labor force in
importantjobs
Effective by
economic
downturn
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III. Methodology
The
immigration
effective for
economics
Affect for
society
With a limited of time, we only research in two of many reasons that cause difficult to
develop Canada’s economy including immigrant and lack of labor force.
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IV. Analysis
1. Immigrant
1.1 General view of Immigration
In Canada, the immigration is increasing so much day by day. In Vancouver, over the
period of the 1986 to 2001, the number of the immigration increased 346,700 people (88%)
While the people who born in Canada just increased 229,220 people (24%) mean that if this
pace keep going the immigration will be much more Canada’s popular. The population
increasing of Canada (Vancouver is a main place) was distributed by immigration. In
Vancouver, from 1996 to 2001, that number increased is 38% in 18% of Canada and no areas
in Canada can compare with Vancouver because Vancouver’s number rising of immigration
is the highest.
(Recent Immigrants in Metropolitan Areas: Vancouver—A Comparative Profile Based on the
2001 Census, 2005)9
9(2005). Recent immigrants in metropolitan areas: Vancouver—a comparative profile based on the 2001
census. Retrieved 8th/08/2012http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/research/census2001/vancouver/parta.asp
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1.2 The immigration effective for economics
Quality of immigration employment in Canada
In this part, we will talk about the quantity of immigrant employment in Canada and
compares with born-Canada, and also show the number in 2008 and perform for people who
are in working-age (25-54)
Difficulties for immigration in labor market
This is a real challenge with some immigration that came to Canada in 2001 to 2008.
The different from education system, degree, standard of experience and language barriers
and the most things is some knowledge for the social Canada and labor market of Canada.
The government must give them the subsidies when they wait for work. This number of
unemployment is 6.8%. This was a high number and it is a reason why the GDP of Canada
was affected. If the government can limited the immigration, the Canada’s GDP can be grow
up more and more.
Degree and technical skill
Degree and technical skills of immigrant cannot make the Canada’s companies assure
for their quality. Although the number of university degree of immigration is so impressive
(39.5%) and diploma is (30.2%).They are better number of Canada-born are (41.1% and
24%) (2008).In fact, some companies in Canada still want to rent Canada-born more than
immigrants. Mean that the rate of immigration’s employment is higher day by day. The
number of the high school or less is 30.3%, it leads to Canada must face more problems to
solve: unemployment and the lack of the high technology’s labor force. If they can limit
immigrant so that they can keep some money and use it to invest the education, and good
13. education will help them train better – qualified people who can teach immigrants knowledge
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to contribute Canada. The natural resource is use suitable more as well.
Old labor force
The old labor force is in a high rate status. Although the age 45 to 54 decreased from
45.5% to 36.3% but it still a high number and it really become a measure for the government.
The government must spend more time and more money to help them when they resign.
45.5% is high number and imaging when all of them retire and cannot do anything to
contribute the country and Canada must spend some money to pay pension for them.
Moreover, if the immigration decreased the economics of Canada will grow up.
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1.3 Affect for society
Population imbalance
Immigrant can make popular imbalance because when people stay in Canada, they
just want to live in a comfortable life or a city have some natural resources, and that is reason
why Vancouver has a popular imbalance with other place .We can see the table A of the
popular above of the dwelling in counts of Canada in 2006. Toronto is a city which has a
biggest number of the population. Toronto had 2,503,281 people live in 2006 and 2nd is
Montréal city had 1,620,593 people and Ottawa had 812,129. Seeing a medium city is
Hamilton had 504,559 people. We can easy to see the different thing with big cities. It can
lead to the imbalance natural resource and effective environment. The natural resources of
medium and small cities are not exploited and vice versa. Environment in the big city will
affect so much because it has so many people living in there. In that case, some natural
resources can be exploited. However Canada doesn’t have enough labor force to do that.
Canada is wasting to their natural resources.
Financial burden
Immigrants are increasing more and more means that the Canada government must
have some fee in order to take cake them such as education, health care system .Canada has
immigrant more than Canada-born means that their government is takes care the immigrant
more than their real Canadian. The number of old labor force and something about
immigration mention about the financial burden. Canada must spend some money to
something make Canada’s GDP slow down. Canada is wasting too much money for
immigrants. Indeed, GDP may be increase slightly if immigrants decide to contribute effort
for Canada.
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Control their charities
Immigrants come to from other nations in the world and the Canada government
cannot control their education system. They can’t accept immigration certificate for a thief, a
murderer and it may put national security at risk. Illegal immigrants will appear more and
more and will become a warning to Canada’s economic and society. In fact, the crime in
Canada continues to decrease in other years. In 2011, it falls down to 6% than previous years.
Even though Canadian polices reported about 2 million Criminal Code fewer than 2010,
Canadian invests so much money to police and education.
Brain-drain
Some arguments will appear when immigration has a big achievement or a big
distribution for Canada. Because when a nation loses its people by other countries, which
mean that it can lose its power. Lose population is similar to lose the most important resource
nature. According to Statcan.ca, Canada’s immigrants come to from more than 55 nations.
Moreover, Canada must be measured when having a disputation and Canada may lose their
people who were educated, trained, taken cake by Canada government.
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2. Lack of labor force
2.1 Effective by economic downturn
In the economic downturn, it is the time the unemployment rate decreased the most.
In 2009, the number of unemployment is 8.7% which is the highest number from 2007 to
2012. The unemployment rate has been stable decreased until 2012 and it has a signal to
recover. In 2010, the number of unemployment rate is 8% that decreased 0.7% compare with
2009. In 2011, it is a 7.3% which decreased 0.7% compare with 2010. Although
unemployment rate decreased from 2009 to 2010, it did not decrease as much as 2007 and
2008. While from 2009 to 2011, the amount of immigrants increased that means the Canada
government must solve the problem of employment and new immigrants.
(Source: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/120810/dq120810a-eng.htm10)
10Statcan. (2012). Labour force survey, july 2012. Retrieved 8th, August, 2012
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/120810/dq120810a -eng.htm
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2.2 Labor force in important jobs
In 2008, Canada-born had a 10.5% and immigration was 9.6% in management
occupation .A number is not high for a important job. Health occupation: Canada-born was
6.8% and immigration was 6.6%. Occupation for government and education just had 10.3%
and 7.2%. The trade, transport had 16.1% and 13.7%. The business finance had 19.5% and
18.3%. The occupation can make GDP of Canada increased so much is natural and applied
scientist just had 6.8% and 6.6 %. We can see a fact; Canada is a country which is natural
resource wealth. However, the occupations which need to exploit is natural resources and
applied scientist had a few people. Immigrants who like to live Canada in order to business
and trade more than contribution and use the natural resources of Canada. They just like
Canada as a market in order to make rich. If Canada limit immigration and invest so much
this occupation, they will receive so much so money from natural resource.
* Natural Resource of Canada.
Natural resource at the moment in Canada is divided into 3 parts: energy, mineral and
timber resources. Energy resource include: oil, gas and coal. We can see they had 3 things is
the most important for energy resource. Mineral resource include:gold-silver, nickel-copper,
copper-zinc, lead-zinc, iron, molybdenum, uranium, potash and diamonds.
It is so various and luxury things. All of thing is use suitable it will bring so much money
back Canada and GDP will increased in glance. Timber reserves include timber stocks that
are physically accessible and available for harvesting. They are 2 things; just have in a dream
of some country.
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3. Conclusion
According to main findings above, the immigration and lack of labor force are main
problems in Canada. The immigrants usually gather in big cities such as Vancouver,
Toronto… so it leads to the uneven population distribution in Canada. Because the
immigrants are so much, it makes society complicated such as different education attainment,
language barriers, religion and personality. On the other hand, it causes financial burden
because Canada government use money to give support to the immigrants about education,
health care and social security, and this makes Canada’s GDP slow down, and government of
Canada also care about that we may lost people who are trained and educated. One more
thing old labor force is still high rate status, so they may lack of labor force. Furthermore,
economic downturn causes high unemployment rate. However, the lack of labor force still
happens because some occupations need human resources to exploit and research such as
energy resources: coal, gas and oil and mineral resources: gold-silver, uranium, diamonds.
Labor force and immigrants have relationship that makes a consequence on economic and
GDP. Because the immigration is so much, it contributes to get unemployment rate.
Meanwhile the necessary occupations to make GDP development are shortage. Therefore, in
order to solve problems above, the Canada government has to limit amount of immigrants
that the unemployment rate decreases and be low costs and invests to training and the others
important industries. To sum up, the Canada government needs to limit immigrants and
invest human resources to exploit and research available abundant resources, Canada’s
economic will develop as best as they expect.