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Canada's Economy › Economy
What is the Canadian economy primarily based on?
- Agriculture and farming
- Manufacturing and heavy industry only
- Technology and financial services only
- A mixed economy with strong natural resources, services, manufacturing and trade
Why this is the correct answer
Canada's economy is one of the most diverse in the world, combining resource extraction such as oil, forestry, and mining with strong financial services, manufacturing, and technology sectors. This mix makes Canada resilient to fluctuations in any single industry.