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Why would the Canadian government resist imposing harsh environmental regulations on mining and timber businesses that operate in the Canadian Shield?

because these industries have little impact on the environment of Canada


because the government wants to encourage people to move to the region


because of the large number of jobs provided by these businesses for residents of the region


because the pollution created by these industries affects the United States more than Canada

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because of the large number of jobs provided by these businesses for residents of the region

Explanation: mining and timber are major employers and economic drivers in many Canadian Shield communities, so governments often avoid strict regulations that would threaten those jobs and local economies.