Issues and Connections

 Sanskrit phrase that means that the whole world is one single family  Marshall McLuhan (famous Canadian); the globe has been contracted into a village by electric technology Marshall McLuhan  McLuhan says this forces us to become more involved with one another from countries around the world and be more aware of our global responsibilities

 International trade is the exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories capitalgoodsservices international borders  Without international trade, nations would be limited to the goods and services produced within their own borders.  Global Trade = more jobs for Canadians, better economy and more opportunities

 Trade is important to the success of the Canadian economy  Free Trade is a system where there are no penalties or limits on the exchange of goods and services between countries

 Free trade is a good policy for Canada  However there are many issues  Fair Trade  Child/Slave labour  Climate Control  Humanitarian Aid

 fair trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency, and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade  Fair Trade ensures that workers in developing countries receive equitable profit for the work that they do  The big question: does Canada participate in “fair trade”? Do we, as Canadians have responsibilities to ensure that international trade is “fair”?

 Slave/Child labour – watch “Chocolate – The Bitter Truth” (Youtube video)  Outsourcing of jobs – outsourcing.htmoutsourcing.htm  Climate Control -  Promoting local goods –  Assignment SRM 9.3 page 411(cd-rom)

 Final Assignment:  Making a difference – a Global perspective – Being a Global Citizen SRM 9.5  ID’ing Global Issues-Local Connections