1. Canadian Economic Activities
Chapter 5 Section 2
Canadian Economic Activities

2. Canada’s Economy
Free Market Economy – businesses in business for themselves to make a profit
Fishing –oldest
Farming
Forestry
Mining
Service Industry (largest percentage)

3. Canada’s Government More involved in Canada’s economy
Provide health care for all citizens
Government owns: Radio, TV, (broadcasting), transportation and electric companies

4. Newfoundland and the Maritime Provinces
Includes: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island
Fishing – best in the world, has been regulated by the government
Limited farming – thin soil, poor climate (potatoes, apples)
Highest % mining and manufacturing
Tourism growing

5. Quebec Includes: Quebec Urban areas Financial Industry Tourism
Manufacturing
Service Industry
Smaller factors
mining (gold, copper, iron)
farming

6. Ontario Contains National Capital - Ottawa Includes: Ontario
Highest in population and wealth
Commercial farming
Manufacturing
Financial
shipping
communication
Industrial
Mining
Forestry
Oil
Chemicals
Equipment

7. Prairie Provinces Includes: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta Farming
Ranching
Natural Gas sources
Oil
Fossil fuels

8. British Columbia Includes: British Columbia Forestry (paper industry)
Mining (coal, copper, lead)
Agriculture (cattle, fruits, veg.)
Fishing- salmon off the Pacific Coast
Shipping ports

9. The North Includes: Yukon Territory, Northwest Territory, and Nunavut
Scarcely populated
Hunting and gathering
Harsh Climate limits economy

10. Economic Concerns Dependent on US economy Acid rain Bi-lingual
Damaging lakes and forests
Bi-lingual
French
English