Isn't a net exporter of energy The federal government and many industries have started to expand trades with Asian markets, in an attempt to diversify exports Canada today science and technology In 2011 Canada spent almost 29.9 billion on domestic research and development Canada has produced 10 Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and medicine Canada is also a participant in the International Space Station(ISS) and is a pioneer in space robotics having constructed the Canadarm, the Canadarm 2 and Dextre robotic manipulators for the ISS and NASA Canada today culture Canada has been historically influenced by British, French and aboriginal cultures and traditions Canadian visual art has been dominated by figures such as Tom Thomsonthe country's most famous painter and and by The Group of Seven . Canadian music industry has produced internationally renowned composers, musicians and ensembles Canada today culture
zinc are the minerals most often sent to other countries. Natural gas and oil are other important exports along with forestry products. Though largely dependent on natural resources Canada has also a strong manufacturing industry. Transportation equipment such as automobiles and automobile parts are our most important manu7factured goods, followed by food, paper products and chemicals. Canada is also a world leader in the telecommunications industry. The Canadarm, a remote-controlled arm used by NASA astronauts in the American space program, is a major Canadian achievement. Canadians have also developed and built powerful communication satellites, which are used by countries around the world.