Economy and Community Typology Lecture Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to economy and community typology, aiming to aid in study and revision.

Census Subdivisions (CSDs)

Geographic areas defined for the purpose of collecting and disseminating census data, which are relatively stable and facilitate comparisons over time.

Metropolitan Influenced Zones (MIZs)

Areas categorized based on the percentage of residents commuting to nearby cities, indicating varying degrees of connection to an urban economy.

Resource Towns

Towns characterized by small populations, isolation, dependence on external forces, high instability, and elevated labor turnover.

Population Pyramids

Graphical representations that show the age and sex distribution of a population, which may differ between resource towns and agricultural towns.

Neoliberalism

An economic policy framework emphasizing reduced state intervention in the economy, less authority for the state, and market-driven governance.

Keynesianism

An economic approach advocating for state intervention to manage economic cycles and promote stability through investment and regulation.

Burnt Church Crisis

A conflict between Mi’kmaq fishers and non-Indigenous fishers, centered around treaty rights and the regulation of fishing practices in New Brunswick.

Crows Nest Pass Agreement

An 1897 accord where the federal government subsidized a railway route to facilitate grain shipping in exchange for reduced shipping rates.

Palliser's Triangle

A dry region in Southern Saskatchewan and Southeastern Alberta characterized by low rainfall and poor soil, more suitable for ranching than crop agriculture.

National Energy Program (NEP)

A federal policy introduced in 1980 aimed at controlling oil prices and improving Canadian ownership over the oil and gas sector.

Long Distance Labour Commuting

A work arrangement involving employees traveling more than 200 kilometers and staying away from home, often requiring specific shifts and modes of transport.

Digitalization

The process through which traditional jobs in resource-based industries are being automated and reshaped, increasing the demand for tech skills.

Material Deprivation

A form of poverty characterized by a lack of basic needs such as income, food, and stable living conditions.

Social Deprivation

A form of poverty characterized by social exclusion and limited influence in societal decision-making.

Urban Industrial South

A region characterized by large urban centers, industrial focus, and a diverse economy, often contrasted with resource-dependent areas.

Fringe Communities

Communities that experience pressures due to industrial activities and often bear limited benefits from those developments.

Environmental Management

The administrative practices in place to manage and mitigate the impacts of resource extraction and industrial development.

The Quiet Revolution

A period of significant, peaceful modernization in Quebec during the 1960s, promoting secularism and state control over the economy.

Amalgamation in Ontario

The process where municipalities merge into larger entities, which has resulted in reduced local representation and various economic pressures.

Indigenous Governance

The self-determining and self-government practices of Indigenous communities, which often intersect with external development interests.

Community Sustainability

The ability of communities, especially in rural and resource-based regions, to maintain their social, economic, and environmental health over time.

Macroeconomic Policies

Government policies aimed at influencing the overall economic performance, often related to fiscal and monetary strategies that impact regional growth.