Chrétien Era & Globalization Review

Chrétien Era & Globalization Review

Topic: Liberal Governance & Global Economic Integration (1993-2000s)

Test your understanding of Liberal debt reduction strategies, globalization trends, and Canada's expanding trade relationships.

Part I: Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the best answer for each question.

1. How many seats did the Liberals win in the 1993 federal election?

2. When the Liberals came to power in 1993, the national debt was approximately:

3. Paul Martin was the Liberal Minister of:

4. APEC stands for:

5. The Kyoto Protocol was designed to address:

Part II: True or False

Determine whether each statement is true or false.

6. Chrétien promised to eliminate the GST during the 1993 election campaign.

7. The Liberal government initially injected $6 billion into the economy through public works projects.

8. Paul Martin eliminated more than 40,000 federal civil service jobs.

9. Canada successfully met all the goals of the Kyoto Protocol.

10. By the end of the 20th century, China had become the world's leading producer of manufactured goods.

Part III: Matching Liberal Policies & Global Trends

Match each initiative with its primary purpose. Click on items to select them.

11. Match the Liberal initiatives with their main objectives:

Initiatives:

Team Canada Missions
Transfer Payment Cuts
Public Works Projects
APEC Membership

Primary Objectives:

Expand trade relationships in Asia and Latin America
Reduce federal deficit and debt
Create jobs and stimulate economic growth
Promote Pacific Rim economic cooperation

Part IV: Critical Thinking Questions

Answer the following questions in 4-6 sentences each. Analyze policies, their effectiveness, and broader implications.

12. Compare the Liberal approach to debt reduction with the Conservative approach under Mulroney. What were the key differences in strategy, and why did the Liberal approach prove more successful?

13. Evaluate the social costs of Paul Martin's deficit reduction measures. How did cuts to transfer payments affect healthcare, education, and social services across Canada?

14. Analyze the arguments for and against globalization as presented in the reading. Which perspective do you find more convincing, and what evidence supports your position?

15. Assess the significance of Canada's embrace of globalization through Team Canada missions and trade agreements. How did this represent a shift from earlier Canadian economic policies?