In the Ruling on the Secession Reference (1998) the Supreme

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Multiple Choice

In the ruling on the Secession reference (1998) the Supreme Court concluded which of the following?

• A) A province could not unilaterally secede under Canadian or international law.
• B) Parliament has the power to determine what constitutes a clear referendum question.
• C) The federal government would be obligated to enter into negotiations with any province should a clear majority of its electorate vote in favour of independence.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Tariffs

Taxes imposed by a government on imported goods.

Comparative Advantage

The capacity of a nation or company to generate a specific product or service with a smaller opportunity cost compared to its rivals.

Quotas

Limits set by governments on the quantity of a product that can be imported or exported within a given time period.

International Trade

The exchange of goods, services, and capital between countries across international borders.