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Welcome to Made for Canada! In this interactive module, students will explore the principles of free enterprise through scenario-based quiz questions featuring young Canadian entrepreneurs, a short animated explainer video, and optional student activities. Students will learn how free enterprise supports entrepreneurship, how businesses create jobs and strengthen communities, and how they can contribute to Canada’s economic future.
Did you know? About 99.8% of businesses in Canada are small and medium-sized enterprises with fewer than 500 employees. They drive growth and jobs, making their success essential for Canada’s economy. (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 2023).
Understanding free enterprise and entrepreneurship helps young Canadians think creatively, recognize opportunity, and develop the confidence to shape their communities and the economy.
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Made for Canada
Learning Objectives – By the end of this module, students will be able to:
- Describe how free enterprise principles — including competition, supply and demand, and risk-taking — support entrepreneurship in Canada.
- Explain how Canadian entrepreneurs and businesses contribute to the economy and their communities through innovation, job creation, and community impact.
Duration: 20 minutes or less
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Additional Learning
Interested in additional learning? The JA Campus has a variety of learning opportunities available! For learning related to the concepts covered in this module, you may be interested in:
BizCraft
Open-Access, Grades 3-6
Put on your entrepreneurial hat and run your own retail business. Students can test their passion, perseverance and preparedness in this fun online simulation game.
A Business of Our Own
Supported Program, Grades 3-6
Students explore how they can run a real business that sells products. They’ll learn what’s involved in selecting products for sale, how to set up a successful sales stand and apply key concepts in entrepreneurship.
This program is offered in-school, facilitated by a JA volunteer or teacher-led, or in a self-directed online format. Connect with your local JA office to learn more.
Be Entrepreneurial
Supported Program, Grades 9-12
Students explore what it means to be an entrepreneur by identifying target markets, analyzing competitive advantages, and developing a business plan and strategy.
This program is offered in-school, facilitated by a JA volunteer or teacher-led, or in a self-directed online format. Connect with your local JA office to learn more.
Visit the JA Canada Digital Campus for the full menu of open-access learning opportunities and supported programs.