Canada's Economy

Upon which country's system of government is Canada's government modeled today?

What is one way British influence can be seen in Canada's current system of government?

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Which type of economy lets businesses do whatever they want?

Which type of economy bases it's decisions on customs and traditions?

Which type of economy has the government making all the decisions?

Which type of economy do most countries have?

Which country’s economy (A or B) has a higher level of government control?

In which country (A or B) do consumers and private businesses make most economic decisions for themselves?

Which type of economic system do you think Canada has?

Which aspect of Canada's economy is being described by the example:

Canada’s healthcare system. The government uses taxes to pay for healthcare, which makes most medical services free and removes them from the influence of supply and demand.

Which aspect of Canada's economy is being described by the example:

Canada has the freedom for most businesses to choose what and how to produce based on marketplace supply and demand.

Which aspect of Canada's economy is being described by the example:

The Inuit tribe in northern Canada, who live off the land, using methods and traditions they have passed down for generations.

Identify the feature:

A major paper-making corporation buys up many acres of Canada’s pine forests.

Identify the feature:

The Canadian Ministry of Natural Resources decides how much hydropower to produce each year.

Identify the feature:

Canadians pay higher taxes, so they can receive free healthcare through the government.

Identify the feature:

Americans pay lower taxes but also have to buy health insurance from a private company.