facts
what are two areas mentioned as working together in the paragraph?
politics and finance.
what is the term for when Canada became a country with its own government officially?
confederation
which Canadian province was the first to launch PNP in 1998?
Manitoba
how many branches are there in the Canadian government?
3
what do politics create rules about, that impacts the economy?
taxes and spending.
which two major world powers were involved in the cold wa?
The United States and the Soviet Union
what does PNP stand for?
Province Nominee Program
which two branches contain the monarch?
Legislative branch and Executive branch
how do the government decisions influence business?
government decisions affect how businesses operate
what is the term for the period when many countries gained independence from colonial powers?
Decolonization
why is it important for Canada to increase French-speaking immigrants in certain regions?
To support Francophone communities and meet immigration targets
which branch is compromised of administrative boards and systems of court?
Judicial branch
in what way might banks and companies try to influence the government?
by pursuing the government to make rules that benefit them.
what key global shift occurred at the end of the Cold War that changed international relations and paved the way for the increased trade and cultural exchange?
Globalization
what is the consequence of immigration on Canadas political landscape?
it shifts political power from rural to urban areas, affecting national policy
which branch is in charge of putting laws into place?
Executive branch
explain how government tax and spending rules can impact the economy and give and example of a rule that might benefit businesses.
how did the process of decolonization impact the balance of power in world politics during the mid-20th century?
it led to the creation of new, independent nations, shifting power dynamics
which sector in Manitoba benefits significantly from immigration by addressing labor shortages?
Agriculture
within the two branches that fall under the monarch, who represents the monarch?
Governor generals