A major concern of labour unions regarding trade agreements is
A) loss of Canadian manufacturing jobs.
B) higher prices on imported goods.
C) a decrease in Canadian exports.
D) a decrease in Canadian imports.

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Labour unions are primarily concerned with protecting Canadian workers' jobs and promoting fair wages and working conditions. Trade agreements often result in the outsourcing of Canadian manufacturing jobs to other countries with lower labour costs, so loss of Canadian jobs is a major concern for labour unions. The other options do not directly impact Canadian workers in the same way.

A Major Concern of Labour Unions Regarding Trade Agreements Is