the Physical / Geographic
Environment

updated 2007 Feb 02
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INTRODUCTION In this section of the course we will discuss how the "geography" of the planet has a big big effect on international business. It is also very important for you to develop some personal knowledge of one or two regions of the planet that includes related several countries. In addition, you should develop a good sense of the world map and be able to quickly know the relationships of various countries to each other in terms of location, size, population and language
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www.swissarmy.com/ In class, we will have a discussion why Switzerland makes and exports "Swiss army knives", chocolate and watches (Rolex & Omegas) - in the context of the influences of the Geographic environment.

the watch above belongs to Keith Downing who is a recognized Omega watch expert and a  friend of WTGR.
See www.omegawallpaper.com for other such images.
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KEY
POINTS		 The Physical and Geographical Environmental Forces. have, historically, a significant influence on Canada's International Business. The 4 biggest consequences of the geography of Canada is our ability to have products to trade in
  • forestry
  • agriculture
  • mining
  • marine 


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forest products
- wood (dimension lumber - 2x4, 2x6, plywood, etc.)
- raw logs for processing pulp
- paper and newsprint
agriculture products
- grains & oilseeds, (Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta)
- beef and pork (Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta)
- dairy products (milk, milk powder & cheese) ,  (Ontario, Quebec)
mining,  minerals and oil & gas
- gold, uranium, copper
- in the form of ingots, and ore concentrates, and semi-processed metal products
- diamonds in NWT
- oil & gas in Alberta
marine products
- fish, crustaceans (lobsters, crabs)

AGRICULTURE

Since UTSC draws students from an urban region it is doubtful that many students in the class have personal experience living on a large farm - so it is understandable if the students do not think much about farming
- however, farming is extremely important to the Canadian economy and a large part of our international business and a consequence of the "natural gifts" of our geographical environment
- it is important that Canadians continue to have the ability to produce our own food at a price which Canadians can easily afford in order to maintain our independence and high standard of living

agriculture products
- grains & oilseeds, (Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta)
- beef and pork (Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta)
- dairy products (milk, milk powder & cheese) ,  (Ontario, Quebec)
 

Canadian Federation of Agriculture www.cfa-fca.ca

"The agri-food industry plays an important role in the economic health of the country. " CFA
- representing over $70 billion worth of goods and services.(1996)

According to the CFA, "There are five major agricultural production sectors in Canada. In order of importance to farm cash receipts, these are:"
o grains and oilseeds (34%) -wheat, durum, oats, barley, rye, flax seed, canola, soybeans, and corn - Globally, Canada produces 17% of the world's rapeseed, 5% of the world's wheat, 9.9% of the world's barley, 14% of the world's oats
o red meats (27%) -   beef cattle, hogs, veal, and lamb
o dairy (12%)
o horticulture (9%)
o poultry and eggs (8%)
 
 
 
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