The coming together of nation, cultures, and economies is a global phenomenon known as globalization. ... Over the twelve years Canada's trade sector has grew steadily, now 40% of Canada's export is its Gross Domestic Product. ... In 2001, United States investments in Canada were a staggering 215 billion dollars Canadian; an increase of 150 percent and Canadian investment to the United States was 200 billion dollars. ... In general production in Canada increased, creating about 560, 000 jobs where merchandise exports in Canada increased about 95 percent. ... While production in Cana...

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Canadians were deeply divided over the agreement. Some stated that the deal would erode Canada's health-care system and income maintenance systems, and endanger Canadian industries. ... "Since NAFTA entered into force, the Canadian economy has grown by an annual average of 3.8%, keeping Canada in the lead among the G-7 countries. ... In Canada, under NAFTA and the FTA, real incomes for the bottom 40% of Canadian families fell 4.5%, while only the top 20% saw noticeable gains (6.6%). ... One thing is clear about the work culture of the new millennium: nearly all work is now short-term, ...

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