1. CANADA’S
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT
Phaneendra Kumar
GITAM UNIVERSITY

2. INTRODUCTION
• Canada was second largest country, only falling short
of Russia.
• It is divided into large territories, similar to America
but much larger.
• Native peoples of Canada came from Asia 1200 years
ago, 12 tribes made up the First Nations.
• Canada was founded on July 1st 1867.
• A land of vast distances and rich natural resources.

3. • Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867
while retaining ties to the British crown
• Area total: 9,984,670 sq. km
land: 9,093,507 sq km
water: 891,163 sq km
• Canada is spotted with several lakes and rivers, 7% of
the country is underwater.
• Population is 34,030,589
• Canada capital city is Ottawa in Otario.
• Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy
resources while maintaining its commitment to the
environment

4. CULTURE
• It includes two separate people at cultures that
eventually joined together into one country.
• French and English settlers each took claims to parts
of Canada.
• The uniqueness of the demographics of the people of
Canada makes for a country full of different cultures.
• In Canada each area is different and holds its own
traditions, language and people.
• “hello I am candian” – “bonjour, je suis canadiene”
• Canada is a country stereotyped for its obsession.

5. POLITICAL OUTLINE
• Executive Power Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of
State. She appoints the Governor General of the
country for 5 years.
• The Governor General appoints the Prime Minister as
well as the Ministry (however, this is chosen by the
Prime Minister).
• The Prime Minister is the head of the government. He
holds the executive power.

6. LEGAL SYSTEM
LAW-MAKING JURISDICTION
Federal Government Provincial Government
Parliament Legislature
Senate *law-making jurisdiction by
*law-making jurisdiction s. 92 Constitution Act 1867
By s. 91 Constitution Act 1867
Territorial Governments Municipal Governments
*limited self government *law-making jurisdiction by
*subject to federal control The Provincial Legislature

7. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
• Canada is a rich country with a very good living
standard, it now has to deal with a worrying growth
of its unemployment rate, which was estimated at 8
% in 2010.
•Accounting for almost two thirds of the GDP, the
service sector dominates the Canadian economy. Its
most dynamic areas are:
telecommunications, tourism, Internet (almost 65%
of Canadian households regularly use the Internet)
and the aeronautical industry.

8. Cont….
• After declining due to global recession, Canada's
GDP has rebounded with growth estimated at over
3% in 2010 due to the stimulus package, the
recovery of foreign trade and the newfound
confidence of Canadian households.
• Canada has 6 strong sectors of primary industry:
renewable energies (mainly wind), forestry
sector, hydrogen and fuel cells, mines, metals and
minerals, fishing, oil and gas. The manufacturing
sector represents approximately a third of the
GDP.

9. EXPORT AND IMPORT
• Canada is the 10th largest exporter and 12th largest importer in
the world.
• Agricultural products, crude oil, chemicals, electricity,
durable consumer goods, machineries.
• Total value of exports(2010): US$406.8 billion
• Primary exports partners: US (75.02 percent), UK (3.37
percent), China (3.09 percent)
• Primary imports partners(2010): US (51.1 percent),
China (10.88 percent), Mexico (4.56 percent)

11. CONCLUSION
Thus, by analyzing the various environment
we can conclude that Canada has a strong
cultural, legal & economical background and
also have an excellent trade relations with the
nation round the globe.

12. References
• https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-
world-factbook/index.html
• http://globaledge.msu.edu/Global-
Insights/By/country
• http://www.canada.gc.ca/aboutcanada-
ausujetcanada/hist/menu-eng.html