Much has been made in the popular press and political discussion over whether globalization and free trade has benefited North Americans by opening

Much has been made in the popular press and political discussion over whether globalization and free trade has benefited North Americans by opening new markets for North American products and making available inexpensive products from other countries, or is it detrimental by undermining local business and outsourcing labor? From your perspective of your readings and analyses in this course, what is your view of globalization? On balance, has it been beneficial or is it detrimental to the well-being of Canadians?