While the United States is considered a superpower in the world due to its influences on culture and finances in countries all over, Canada is what’s called a middle power. Superpowers can usually get laws and agreements passed on their own. Middle power countries usually band together to work toward common goals.

Canada has important ports on both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This makes it able to trade with Asia as well as Europe. In addition, Canada’s multicultural population helps it stay linked to the rest of the world. It is part of the Commonwealth of Nations, which is a group of independent countries that were once British colonies. Membership in the Commonwealth of Nations has given Canada links to trading in Europe.

One area where Canada has worked hard is international policy. The country is specifically interested in keeping peace and removing the causes of war around the world. In the global theater, Canada has played a big role lobbying for arms control and disarmament of other countries.