1. Explain in your own words the developments during the last decade that have created problems for Canadian manufacturing.
2. Should the Canadian government intervene more aggressively in the automobile industry to maintain employment? Explain your reasoning.
3. Consider the following statement: The Alberta oil sands development has had a negative effect on manufacturing in Canada because the emphasis on oil has driven up the value of the Canadian dollar and made Canadian manufacturers less competitive in export markets. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Defend your reasoning.