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I have asthma, and have been utilizing an inhaler for many years. My asthma inhaler is likely to be from New Zealand. My mother also uses a blood pressure checker on a regular basis, a device that was made in China. My brother has an iron deficiency, and as such takes supplement pills from the USA. These are all health conditions that require medicine and other products, all of which do not originate from Canada. These are all essential in maintaining our health, and health of many around the world.

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The Qur’an, prayer mats, religious beads, holy water, and more are all religious items found around my house. My entire family are practicing Muslims, and as such invest a lot of money in importing sacred items. The holy water (called zumzum) is from a sacred water source in Saudi Arabia. The prayer mats usually originate from Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, these items are usually very old and are to be treasured for a long time.

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I try my best to stay very active. Basketballs, shinpads, and helmets are all accessories I need while partaking in court games, field games, and bicycling. The basketball my brother owns was made in the USA. Further, I have a treadmill, an elliptical, and a stationary bicycle in my home – all from China, and all also fall under the category of electronics. The three dumbbells are also from USA. These are all accessories in maintaining my own health and the health of my family.

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I have been using makeup for many years. I have a collection of lipsticks, eyeliners, blush, powders and perfumes that originate from around the world – Maybelline is from New York, L’Oreal is from France, and so on. The cosmetics industry is one that is very close to many females, as makeup enhances beauty - for many it is an art. These internationally imported products give me more confidence in my own skin.

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Together, my mother, sister and I all have a large jewelry collection. This includes necklaces, earrings, bangles and many more. All the precious metals (silver, gold) and stones (diamonds, rubies) were all imported from elsewhere. The majority of our jewelry collection is from India, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. Jewelry is an accessory to fashion, and also a wise investment financially (as the price of gold increases with inflation). Jewelry also has a sentimental value – my parents used to live in Saudi Arabia, and as such the jewelry purchased from there is the most precious to my mother, as it represents happy memories to her.

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Some of my favourite belongings are clothing items. Most of my clothes are imported internationally, whether they are designer or on the more affordable end. (Interestingly, both my expensive and cheaper clothes mostly originate from the same countries - Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam). Among my wardrobe, my cultural clothes are the most delicate, expensive, and precious to me. My cultural clothes – mostly from India – reflect my origin and are saved for special occasions, such as weddings or religious holidays. Clothing is an effective way to express who you are, therefore the international trade of clothes is impactful.

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I have been an avid reader for almost my entire life. Many of my favourite books are written by Canadians, but most are not. International business allows me to enjoy the literary works of J.K. Rowling (British), John Green, Ally Carter (Americans), and many other authors all over the world. This is another favourite way international business helps me, as it has an entertainment value as well as an educational one.

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The sofas in my house, the lamps and bulbs that fill my room with light, and the carpets that decorate and protect my floors are all imported internationally. It is astonishing to think the sofas in my living room were once across the world in China. Furniture is an essential part of living in any home, and the furniture I own brings me comfort and convenience. Living in an empty house would certainly be quite the struggle – I could not imagine dining, sleeping, praying, and doing work all on the bare wooden floor.

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My phone, my laptop, and my television (among others) are all important to me and are all an essential part of my day. I utilize these devices each and every day. Most of the ones I own, such as my iPhone, were manufactured in China. I am very grateful to China because of this. The electronics in my life may be for education, like when I utilize the google classroom, for comfort, such as when I use the air conditioner, or for health, most commonly when the air purifier in my room softens my allergies. The role of electronics is vastly important, and international trading allows Canadians with a wide range to choose from.

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My family owns a car that is not of Canadian origin. In particular, it is a Civic, a car made by Honda, a Japanese car company. Other cars my classmates' families may own include Toyota, Mitsubishi (also Japanese), and Rolls Royce (British). A car is of utmost importance to make life easier for families, and the privilege of owning one cannot be understated.

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Every day, I enjoy meals with bits and pieces from other countries. For example, a fruit platter could contain apples from Canada, tomatoes from Brazil, and bananas from South Africa. In another example, a bag of rice from the local grocery store could have originated from India, allowing me to prepare a dish that is reminiscent of my culture back home. This is my favourite way international business helps me because food is delicious.