WELCOME TO

CANADA
NUBIA ESMERALDA TORRES RUBIO
 OFFICIAL NAME AND
LOCATION
Canada is located in the upper
part of North America, above
the United States. To the west it
borders the Pacific Ocean and
to the east with the Atlantic
Ocean. The United States
borders to the south and the
Arctic Ocean to the north.
CAPITAL AND MAIN CITIES
 OTTOWA
Capital of Canada, Ottawa. The name of the city
is derived from the Algonquin word "Odawa",
which means "to trade".
QUEBEC

The city of Quebec, also known as the Vieille

Capitale, is located at the western end of Canada.
Its unemployment rate is one of the lowest.
 MONTREAL
Montreal is the economic engine of the province of
Quebec and is located in the east of the country,
between Ottawa and Quebec City, it has one of the
best education systems in the world and offers
foreigners excellent employment opportunities.
Toronto is located in the province of Ontario, near
Mississauga and Hamilton. It is also the economic
center of the country and is at the forefront of finance.

TORONTO
 VANCOUVER
Vancouver is located in the southwest of British Columbia, next to the
Strait of Georgia and on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. One of the main
characteristics of Vancouver is that it has numerous natural urban spaces
Its main economic activity is oil extraction and is
characterized by having a very dynamic labor market,
which always demands the presence of qualified foreign
professionals.

CALGARY
GOVERNMENT
CANADA IS COMPOSED OF A
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY AND A
PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY. ITS
CAPITAL IS OTTAWA, ONTARIO. THE
PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA IS JUSTIN
TRUDEAU, LEADER OF THE LIBERAL
PARTY.
THE FAMILY
Receive the year frozen
The "Swim of the Polar Bear" is one of
the most peculiar customs of Canada you
will see. It's about jumping into the
sea in the middle of winter and during
New Year's Day to celebrate the new
beginnings.

Boxing Day
Boxing day is like a second day of
Christmas. It is celebrated on December
26 and it is common for families in
Canada to get together
Your shoes are not part of the visit.
One of Canada's most widespread
customs is to take off your shoes at
the entrance of the house and leave
them in an exclusive space.

Apologizing
Although it sounds very strange, one of
the most common customs in Canada is to
apologize for everything
CUSTOMS
Canada has borders with the United States by land and
Greenland and Saint Pierre and Miquelon by sea.

Peace Arch Customs: This customs office is located on

the border between Surrey, British Columbia, and Blaine,
Washington. It is one of the most important customs on
the west coast and is used by a large number of trucks
and passenger vehicles.
Niagara Falls Customs: This customs office is located on
the border between Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara
Falls, New York. It is one of the busiest customs in the
region due to tourism and commerce.

Australia: Canada has customs with Australia due to the

trade relations between the two countries and the import
and export of goods.
United States: Canada shares a land border with the
United States

Mexico: Although it does not share a land border with

Mexico, Canada has customs with this country due to
trade agreements and the import and export of goods.

Japan: Canada has customs with Japan due to trade

relations between the two countries
PRODUCTION
 PRIMARY ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
In agriculture, the most important products are
wheat, rice, soy, corn and rye. Of these, the
most prominent is wheat, especially durum wheat
of which Canada is the largest producer in the
world.
The country also has a large agricultural production,
in which cattle, poultry and pigs stand out. Fishing
is also a relevant economic activity.
The forestry sector, along with the oil
industry, is Canada's largest source of
wealth
TRADE
- T-MEC (Canada-United States-Mexico), NAFTA (Canada - United States
- Mexico): is an agreement that establishes the rules for
international trade and investments that are carried out between 3
countries

- CPTPP Broad and Progressive Agreement of Trans-Pacific Association.

- Israel (Modernized Agreement)

- European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

-Free Trade Agreement Canada-Chile

- Free Trade Agreement Canada - Colombia

TLCAN

Its objectives are to eliminate barriers to trade, promote conditions of fair competition, increase
investment opportunities, protect intellectual property rights and establish procedures for the
resolution of disputes.

Cptpp

It seeks to promote economic integration, establish predictable legal frameworks for trade,
facilitate regional trade and promote sustainable growth.

ISRAEL MODERNIZED AGREEMENT

Strengthen their economic relations and promote economic development. Create a framework to promote
investment and cooperation; Encourage the development of your trade taking due account of fair
conditions of competition.

Contribute to the harmonious development and expansion of world trade and provide a catalyst for
broader international and transatlantic cooperation;

Create an expanded and safe market for the goods produced in their territories, establish a free
trade area by eliminating trade barriers;

Reduce trade distortions;

 Canada Free Trade Agreement -Colombia

It aims to create a space free of

restrictions in search of the growth and
continuous economic development of the
signatory countries.
EXPORTS
Canada's main exports are
crude oil
Cars
Gas, oil
Gold
Sawn wood
Mainly exporting.
The United States
China
Japan
United Kingdom
Mexico
IMPORTS
The main imports from Canada are cars
Motor vehicles; Parts and accessories
Delivery trucks
Refined oil
Crude oil

Importing mainly from

The United States
China
Mexico
Germany
and Japan
 MOST IMPORTANT
COMPANIES IN CANADA
- [Royal Bank of Canada: It is one of the most important
banks in Canada

- BlackBerry: Recognized for being one of the leading

companies in technology and telephony.

-Barrick Gold Corp: This company is dedicated to gold mining

- TD Bank Group: Financial group that offers banking and

financial services to clients in Canada and other countries.
- [ ] CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES: COMPANY DEDICATED TO THE
EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF OIL AND NATURAL GAS.

- [ ] TELUS: TELUS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE

PROVIDERS IN CANADA

- [ ] TD RANGE OF BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

- [ ] SCOTIABANK IS THE CANADIAN BANK WITH THE LARGEST INTERNATIONAL

PRESENCE
PROTOCOLS
Punctuality: In business meetings and social events, punctuality
is very

Important. If there is any setback, your Canadian counterpart

should be made known immediately as a good gesture of education
and respect.

Work meetings: Eye contact is important during meetings. No

Making eye contact can make the other person think that you are
shy or Insecure.
Clothing: For gentlemen it is formal, suit, shirt and tie. In the case of
women, it is recommended to wear a conservative suit or dress.

Gifts: Traditionally they are offered at the end of the meeting, they are
unfolded and shown immediately to everyone present. If flowers are given
away, avoid white lilies and red roses, since the former are associated
with funerals and the latter are dedicated to romantic issues.

Gender Issues: Women are accepted and valued in the educational and
business field.
His most popular musical genres are
blues, classical, country, hip hop,
hazz, punk, rock and latina.
Canadian folk music
uses a wide variety
of instruments, but
the most important is
the violin
Good Friday and Easter Monday: These dates vary
according to the year, but they are special days

New Year: The party you won't want to miss! Celebrating this
date is one of the customs of Canada

Victory Day: It is celebrated on May 24 or the Monday before

this date
 THANKS GIVING
Thanksgiving Day: You'll see that it's one of the
most beautiful days you'll live in Canada!

Canada Day: July 1. This day celebrates

the independence of Canada. It's the
perfect opportunity to say "thank you
Canada"
 Labor Day: One of Canada's customs
is to celebrate Labor Day on the
first of September.

Christmas Holidays: From December 24, the

parades that announce the arrival of Santa
Claus the next day begin
POUTINE
For the first place of
typical Canadian foods is
the Poutine, which is a
mix of French fries,
cheese grains and meat
sauce (gravy).
Maple Syrup
Canadians are known
for mixing Maple Syrup
in practically
everything, but for
beginners the most
appropriate is to
leave with a waffle.
Calgary Beef Hash
This is one more dish of
cured meat typical of
Calgary, which is located in
the central part of Canada,
which has the highest meat
production in Canada. It is
accompanied by beans and
barbecue sauce, French fries
or salads.
Macaroni with cheese
The dish consists of
macaroni with cheese
that are baked in the
oven.
Smoked Meat
his food originated in
Montreal, and it is a
smoked meat that is served
with rye bread and a lot of
mustard, served in the form
of a sandwich.
TOURISM
Niagara Falls
An easily accessible place, as they are located just
over an hour by car from the city of Toronto.
Undoubtedly, the most famous natural attraction in
Canada.
Banff National Park
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, is the city of
Banff, which lends its name to the National Park.
Here you can enjoy camping sites, long walks in
summer or skiing in winter.
Whistler
Whistler is a world-class ski destination. It is known for being the
site of many of the ski events of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, but,
don't be fooled by this, Whistler is an impressive destination at any
time of the year.
Lake Louise, Alberta
The landscape of Lake Louise is beautiful. Its
turquoise color contrasts with the green of the
pines, firs and other species of trees that surround
it.
CN Tower, Toronto
The CN Tower stands
above one of the most
important cities in
Canada in the
province of Ontario,
Toronto. It is the
fifth highest in the
world.
CURRENCY
The Canadian dollar is the official currency
of Canada.
A Canadian dollar is equal to:
LENGUAGE
Among the languages spoken in Canada, only
English (which is spoken by 90% of
Canadians) and French (which is spoken by
60% of the population)