Environmental Scan — June 2003

TABLE OF CONTENTS
	Foreword
	Acknowledgements
	Demographics
	Society
	Economy
	Politics & Governance
	Science & Technology
	Environment
	Policing & Security
	Appendix A — Legislative Overview
	Appendix B — Acronyms

ECONOMY

Summary

This section provides a snapshot of influential triggers shaping the current economic climate both internationally and domestically.

The global economy has been in significant fluctuation over the past year - still recovering from the impacts of 09/11 and struggling with more recent global events.

Perhaps most defining triggers has been the war in Iraq - the reconstruction process, the impact on the US economy, and the resulting repercussions for projected global recovery.

In this section

• economic conditions in US, Germany and Japan perpetuate weakening of global economy
• impact of SARS on affected countries substantial in the short term - demonstrates fragility of globalized economy
• amid global uncertainties - key sectors and industries face major setbacks
• Canadian economy maintains stable growth - several short and long term challenges may impede progress
  

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