Web Links

CHAPTER 6–STUDENT BOOK

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Contact! The Canadian Management Network has a wide range of links to professionals who help small Canadian businesses solve their international business problems. The support network consists of chambers of commerce and community development corporations as well as educational opportunities and resource centres.

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Frank Ogden–also known as Dr. Tomorrow–is a futurist. From his boat in the waters off Vancouver BC, he maintains his Web site that has information on changes and trends taking place in computer technology. His site also has online books and articles on a wide range of subjects relating to the future of international business trends.

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“Global Trends 2015” is a comprehensive analysis undertaken by the American National Intelligence Council (NIC) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the uncertainties and challenges facing the world. The paper includes extensive discussions of population trends, science and technology, the global economy, national and international governance, and likely future conflicts.

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The Metropolis Canada project focuses on issues surrounding population migration, cultural diversity, and the challenges that immigrants face in cities around the world. In Canada, the Project is built on partnerships between all levels of government, academic researchers and community organizations in Vancouver, the Prairies, Toronto, and Montréal.

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Braun's Online is the electronic version of the store that has been selling cycling products for the last 75 years. The Web site offers consumers discount cards, “Club Tread”; information about bicycle tours; links to biking, health and fitness, sports and leisure magazines; reports and newsletters; and cycling related links.

Country Profile Link for Chapter 6

Annotated Web Link: The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Web site has notes on Canada's support for peace in Northern Ireland as well as a fact sheet, a country profile, and information on Canada-Ireland trade relations and on travel in Ireland.