Canada's Economy and Oil Industry

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Canada's oil industry is dominated by 8-10 major corporations.

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These corporations have helped Canada become the world's fifth largest oil producer and fourth largest oil exporter.

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Canada's economy type

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Canada has a mixed economy.

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The Canadian Shield is a geographic region in Canada.

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It stretches over half of Canada, including Quebec and Ontario, and consists mainly of granite and rock.

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Resources found in the Canadian Shield.

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Nickel, diamonds, gold, silver, and copper.

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Considerations for mining in Canada.

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Impact on farmland, cost of extraction, environmental effects, and land use.

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Main composition of the Canadian Shield.

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Granite and rock.

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Political considerations in mining.

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Favorability and impact on the country.

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Economic impact of mining.

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Jobs and income versus environmental cost.

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Role of consumers in Canada.

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They primarily determine which goods and services are purchased.

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Value of minerals in mining.

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Minerals must be valuable enough to justify extraction costs.