2. Presentation by Clia Junon, Thomas Lochot, Giovanni Rasoli
andPierre Urier-Cattoire.
3. 1. Geography and Demographics Climate, Povinces and
Territory, Population2. Cultural facts Languages, Religions,
Gastronomy, Sports3. Governement and Economy Politics and Law,
Economy, International relationships4. Doing business in Canada
Business structure, Management, Communication
5. Population in Canada (2010) : 33 993 106 Main provinces in
term of population : Ontario: 12 890 800. Qubec: 7 744 530. British
Columbia: 4 430 360. Alberta: 3 512 370.
6. The biggest part of the population lives in big cities.
Toronto: 12 890 800 inhabitants. Other important cities: Montral,
Vancouver, Calgary. 99% of the Canadian live in big cities, a large
part of the territory is not occupied.
7. 10 provinces : Ontario, Qubec, British Columbia, Alberta 3
territories : Northouest Territories Yukon Nunav
8. Ontario Represents 41% of Canadas Gross Domestic Product.
Toronto: more than 100 different languages spoken. 250 000
lakes.
9. Qubec Member of Canadas Confederation since 1867. Represents
15% of the total Canadas area. French is the first language.
10. British Columbia Attractive place: skiing, fishing, hiking,
the best place in the world to see grizzly and other kind of bears.
35 000 immigrants come to live in Toronto each year. Many visitors
came last year to visit Vancouver: 22 millions.
11. Alberta Main resources: oil and natural gas. Rodeos parties
every year. 29 colleges.
12. 6 diferent climates : North South Pacific coast Meadows
Atlantic coast Great Lakes area
14. A multitude of languages are spoken in Canada. English and
French are recognized by the Constitution of Canada as official
languages. 85% of French-speaking Canadians live in Quebec.
Language Percentage Religion Percentage English 67.1% Christianity
77.1% French 21.5% No religion 16.5% Chinese 2.6% Islam 2.0%
Punjabi 0.8% Judaism 1.1% Spanish 0.7% Buddhism 1.0% Italian 0.6%
Hinduism 1.0% Arabic 0.5% Sikhism 0.9%
15. Family heritage influence. The sporting culture of Canada
is different from Maple syrup and maple many other countries.
products are popular. Ice hockey Football Basketball Base-ball
16. Gift giving Dining customs
17. Sources : www.pch.gc.ca; DataMonitor Study of Canada
18. General facts (2009): Head of State: Elizabeth II Governor
General of Canada : Michalle Jean Prime Minister: Stephen Harper
Growth: -2.5% Unemployment: 8.6% Currency: Canadian Dollar
(0.63054)
19. Political landscape: High government effectiveness and
stable direction under both Conservative and Liberal rule Political
instability and disparities of development Conservatives to power
in 2006 after 12 years of Liberal rule Parliament disolved in 2008
Conservatives became a minority (38%) Collaboration to dislodge
Harpers government Regional disparity between western and eastern
provinces Government is accused of helping the west and the
French-speaking provincies more more than the others (most
developped provinces) Inequitable internal growth
20. Economy landscape: Global slowdown (growth: -1% in 2009),
low productivity growth for the past 5 years and financial
turbulence with not-evenly spread growth across all provinces and
territories Slowdown in the economy CAGR (Compounded average
growth) from 2000 to 2007: +1,9% CAGR in 2008: -0,65% Bugetary
deficit due to a drain on the states finances.
21. Decreasing GDP (constant price) in 2009 with a holding up
rise of inflation since 2006 Stable commercial balance Decreasing
unemployement Growth of communication
22. Low business tax rates attract foreign investors One of the
most conducive legal climates for investments. 7th best investment
regime in terms of business freedom (WSJ). One of the most flexible
labor markets in the world. Lowest payroll taxes among the G8
countries. But businesses une the country have to bear one of the
worlds highest marginal effective tax rates on investment.
International environmental targets Proactive stand on
environmental issues since 1990: remains the forefront in meeting
the environmental challenges. But Canada has a poor rating in terms
of environmental performance. Tries very hard to achieve its target
under the Kyoto Protocol. Greenhouse gases will decline starting in
2010 (all sources)
24. Lets introduce this topic with a video Agreeable, polite,
quiet, reserved and passive- aggressive, are all the words to
describe Canadian.
25. Business Structure: Many Canadian companies have abandoned
traditional hierarchical approaches in favor of more simple and
open structures. Canadian Management Strategy: Manager = a part of
the company. After having consulted each members of Canadian
Meeting: the group, he is in charge of the final decision and so
expected to be decisive.Democratic meetings: people expect the
right to be heard and listened to Interpersonal and man-management
skills regardless of rank or status. are considered of vital
importance. Canadian are essentially rational and logical.
26. Canadian Team: Canadian Communication Style:People of the
team expect to be valued for their contribution. Conflict is a
dirty word in Canada.Cultural diversity is recognized and
respected. There is a moderately indirect communication. Women in
business : Absolutely integrated into the Canada business
environment.
27. CONCLUSION People do not have authority just because of
their name, status, social class or sex. Canadian business people
are conservative in manner, speech and the way they dress. Lets
conclude this topic with a video
