Opponents of free trade often want Canada to prohibit the import of goods made in overseas factories that pay wages below the Canadian minimum wage.What will prohibiting such goods likely do

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Prohibiting goods made in overseas factories that pay wages below the Canadian minimum wage would likely increase poverty in the poor countries and benefit Canadian firms that compete with these imports. Poor countries rely heavily on their exports to earn foreign currency, and if Canada prohibits the import of their goods, their economy will suffer, leading to a rise in poverty. On the other hand, Canadian firms that compete with these imports will benefit as they will face less competition in the domestic market. This could lead to consolidation of the Canadian industry and higher prices for Canadian consumers.

Opponents of Free Trade Often Want Canada to Prohibit the Import