Consider the following characteristics: white settler colonialism that reinvests wealth produced locally; strong geopolitical alliances with core nations; relatively protectionist state policies; a small manufacturing sector and a large proportion of foreign ownership. Which of the following countries does this list describe?

A) the United States
B) Canada
C) Japan
D) Great Britain

These characteristics describe Canada. White settler colonialism refers to the historical process where European settlers colonized and reinvested local wealth, which is a significant part of Canada's history. Canada has strong geopolitical alliances with core nations, notably through its membership in organizations like NATO and its close relationship with the United States. The country has historically had protectionist policies to shield its economy from foreign competition, though this has evolved over time. Canada's manufacturing sector, while significant, is smaller relative to its vast natural resource sectors, and there is a notable degree of foreign ownership in its economy, particularly in the resource extraction industries.