Canada’s Trading Partner Grade 6 Social Studies

Re-cap - When you think of Canada’s geography, what are some things you think of? - When you think of Canada’s economy, what are some things you think of?

In your groups, come up with a list of countries you think Canada trades with.

Trade... Trade is the exchange of goods and services between two or more counties.

Canada’s #1 Trading Partner - Just like a good neighbour will often help you out when you need something, countries help each other by trading goods and services that other countries need. - Canada and the United States are not just neighbours but trading partners as well.

The United States is directly south of Canada and trades more than $550 billion goods and services each year.

Exports - Exports are goods and services that a country sends to another country - Can you think of any of our exports? *Hint: Think of our natural resources

Canada’s Top Exports to the US - Energy (electricity) - Lumber - Oil - Livestock (i.e. beef) and grains - Cars and car parts - Lobster and other fish

Minds On... - In your groups, look at the things you have in class (tech, pencil case, binder, sweater etc.) - Make one list and write down how many of those items were made in Canada.

Imports - Those items that were not made in Canada were imported to Canada from other countries - Imports are goods and services that a country receives from another country

What do you think are some items we import from the US?

US Imports - Electronics - Machinery - Clothing, footware, electricity - Cars - Fruits and vegetables

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