Global Trade and Business
What country is Canada’s largest trading partner?
The United States
What does the UN stand for?
The United Nations
What global war did Canada fight in between 1914-1918?
World War 1
What online platform allows people to post short videos and has become a major part of globalization?
Tiktok
What is globalization?
The connection of people, businesses, and countries worldwide.
The process of getting a product or service from its initial stages to the end consumer
Supply Chain
What is the main goal of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
To promote global health and fight diseases.
How does Canada help resolve global conflicts today?
Peacekeeping, diplomacy, humanitarian aid, etc.
What type of intelligence is used in tools like ChatGPT and self-driving cars?
Artificial Intelligence
What is one advantage of globalization?
More trade, jobs, cultural exchange, access to goods, etc.
How does globalization affect where our clothing is made?
Companies produce goods in countries with cheaper labor. (Outsourcing, Fast Fashion)
What does NATO do?
It is a military alliance that helps defend member countries.
What conflict involved Canada as a peacekeeping nation in the 1990s, following a genocide in Africa?
The Rwandan Genocide
How does online shopping connect different countries?
Goods are shipped globally from different producers.
What is one way globalization impacts the environment?
Increased pollution, resource depletion, deforestation, etc.
What is one way companies sell their products to other countries?
Online stores, international shipping, trade agreements, etc.
What does the World Trade Organization (WTO) do?
Regulates global trade and resolves disputes between countries.
After World War II, Canada became known for its role in maintaining peace around the world. What is the name for Canadian soldiers sent to help keep peace in other countries?
UN Peacekeepers
What is automation, and how does it affect jobs?
Machines doing tasks instead of humans, which can replace or create jobs.
What year did World War 2 start?
1939.
What term describes the process of jobs and production moving to different countries due to globalization?
Outsourcing
What is a criticism of the World Bank?
Some say it benefits richer countries more than poorer ones.
What is one conflict Canada has been involved in as a peacekeeper?
Rwanda, Bosnia, Cyprus, Haiti, etc.
Who is the CEO of Meta/Metaverse?
AI helps businesses analyze data, automate tasks, and improve global communication.
What is one way people can reduce the negative effects of globalization?
Supporting ethical businesses, reducing waste, fair trade products, etc.