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Party politics. Leadership races.

We don’t really understand it. But since the governing federal Liberal Party is in the midst of a leadership race, and since the winner will...

Understanding Tariffs and the Possible Ramifications of a Trade War

Part One: Discussion Arrange the class into a circle of chairs so that you are all facing each other. After watching the five-part Nature Labs lesson...

Tariffs: Visual Storytelling

Create political cartoons that illustrate the impact of tariffs on consumers, national unity, and international relations. Design a propaganda-style poster that either argues for or...

Tariffs: Careers

Research and present how tariffs might impact different careers. Simulate international trade negotiations, advocating for different careers in the doing. Run a mock import/export business and...

Tariffs: English

Develop persuasive writing skills by arguing for or against a possible Canadian trade war response. Practice persuasive and formal writing skills by responding to a...

Tariffs: Science

Explore how tariffs on imported goods might impact biodiversity (eg. fruits, plants, exotic pets, etc.) in Canada. Analyze how trade wars might impact food chains...

Tariffs: Social Studies

*Choose ONE option* Assign students different countries that represent unique trade interests and use class discussion or debate as a tool to share the complexities...

Canada, we have a problem.

Canada, we have a problem. A few actually. What’s at issue? US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Canadian goods. Which sounds boring until you...

Activity: Understanding Tariffs and the Possible Ramifications of a Trade War...

Grade Level: 9-12Subject: Social Studies, Economics, Civics, Business Studies, Careers, English, Science, Art/Visual StorytellingDuration: 60 minutes Complete activity after watching the five-part Nature Labs lesson...

The Week That Was (Feb 3-7)

And what a week it was. The tariffs came! And then they were paused! Our economy was on the brink! And then it wasn’t! What exactly...