Canadian Economics Assignment

Social Studies 30

In class we have been discussing both economics, and the different regions of Canada. Now it is time to compare how each of the political regions is doing, to do this we will look at the Consumer Price Index for both provinces and cities. The assignment will be in three parts in Part 1 you will create a map, in Part 2 you will create a graph, and in Part 3 you will analyze the information you have recorded to answer several different questions.

Part 1

Using the stats given in the table labeled CPI, historical summary by province or territory and the blank Canadian map you will create a color-coded map showing the total increase or decrease of Consumer Price Index (CPI) of each province and the territories (using the capitals figures for the territories) between 2007 and 2011.

Mark: 8

The Requirements:

  • Title for the map that explains what the map is showing.
  • Each Province and Territory must be properly labeled in black ink.
  • Your legend must appear on the map, your choice of front or back but keep in mind front is easier to read.
  • The ranges for your legend (any one color) will be 2 (for example total CPI increase 0 – 1.9 is black, 2 – 3.9 is orange). Please make sure to include all ranges even if there is no province in that range at this time.
  • Do NOT use the color blue as on maps it is only for water!

Part 2

Using the CPI stats given in the table CPI by city you will create properly labeled line graphs for the following cities: Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria and Vancouver. The graph will show the CPI for each of the years from 2007 to 2011. Draw out graphs by hand DO NOT use a computer!

Mark: 7

The Requirements:

  • All 10 of the cities will be done on one graph.
  • Each city on the graph will be done in a different color.
  • The graph will be a page in size.
  • The graph will have a legend explaining the color
  • The graph will have a properly labeled axis – years will be on the y axis (vertical line), and dollar values on the x axis (horizontal line)
  • The graph will have a proper title that explains what the graph is showing

Part 3

Using your notes including those online, as well as your map and graph and the tables that you have been given answer the following questions:

  1. What is CPI? (1)
  2. By looking at all of the tables carefully determine what year is being used as the base comparison. (1)
  3. Which province has the highest CPI as of 2011 and which has the lowest CPI as of 2011? (1)
  4. Which city had the highest CPI in 2011 and which had the lowest in 2011? (1)
  5. Which province has experienced the greatest change in CPI between 1996 and 2011 and which experienced the least? (1)
  6. Which province saw the greatest increase in spending on shelter from 2010 to 2011? (1)
  7. Which province saw the lowest percentage increase in spending on recreation, education and reading from 2010 to 2011? (1)
  8. Which provinces saw a greater change in CPI then the Canadian average from 2007 – 2011? (Hint use your map and 1 of the tables provided) (2)
  9. Which of the regions (Maritimes, Central Canada, Prairies, B.C., and Northern) had the highest average CPI for 2011? (1)
  10. Which province has experienced the least change in CPI between 2007 and 2011? Why do you think this is? (2)
  11. Which province has experienced the greatest change in CPI between 2007 and 2011? Why do you think this is? (2)
  12. In which province is Health and personal care the highest? (1)
  13. Why do you think that both Regina and Saskatoon have a higher CPI than Saskatchewan as a whole? (1)
  14. In Saskatchewan what category did we see the greatest percentage increase in between 2010 and 2011? Why do you think that was? (2)
  15. In Saskatchewan what category did we see the smallest percentage increase in between 2010 and 2011? Why do you think that was? (2)

Mark: 20

Hand-in the following:

  1. Title Page – Name of Assignment, Your Name, Class, Due Date, Teacher’s Name
  2. Labeled Canadian Map
  3. Labeled Line Graph
  4. Answers to questions in Part 3

Total Mark: 35