. What role do natural resources play in the economy of Canada?

They provide materials that we use to create manufactured items such as wood tables, pens/pencils and e.t.c.

Explanation:

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Wood tables come from wood, people buy wood tables. Thus making our economy richer. Same with pens and pencils.

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a factory opens that mass-produces light bulbs.

explanation:

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