Chapter 29.1

Discover Canada's Three Major Economic Sectors

You will explore how primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors work together to create Canada's strong economy.


What You'll Learn

You learn about primary secondary and tertiary economic sectors
You discover how sectors extract resources manufacture and provide services
You understand how different sectors work together in communities
You recognize sector examples from farming to banking services

What You'll Practice

1

You identify which sector different jobs and businesses represent

2

You analyze how family businesses operate across multiple sectors

3

You connect workplace examples to primary secondary tertiary categories

Why This Matters

You will use this knowledge to understand career options and recognize how different types of work contribute to your community's economic success.

This Unit Includes

Practice exercises
Learning resources

Skills

Economic Sectors
Primary Industry
Secondary Manufacturing
Tertiary Services
Canadian Economy
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