Solved by verified expert :127. Country
competitiveness is not something that is permanent or fixed. The dominant
features of the global economy are the rapid changes relative economic and
competitive status of different countries. Canada is not immune to these
changes. We have seen our total share of the global economy decrease and the
loss of many industries.

The
anti-globalization movement has been active in Canada. In particular they have
been critical of multinational corporate power and argued against global and
regional agreements on economic growth and the lowering of trade barriers.
Others feel that globalization is inevitable and contributes to the well being
of people around the world.

a.
Consider the overall impact of globalization on Canada from the perspective of
a software developer-has it been positive or negative? Explain your answer.
b.
What kinds of strategies could a Canadian developer of software employ to
reduce the negative impacts and take advantage of the positive aspects? Explain
your answer

128. Why
is international trade important to Canada?