Canadian Values
Toronto's motto is about welcoming people of all backgrounds to be part of the community. The motto is: "_________________" Our Strength."
diversity
What do we call people who are elected to represent Canadians in the House of Commons?
Member of Parliament (MP)
What do you call the piece of paper that you mark to show your vote in an election?
Ballot
Which region is mostly flat grassland with grassland and is made up of 3 provinces?
Prairie Region
What crop is Prince Edward Island famous for?
Potatoes
(Also Lobster! But that is not a crop)
A country where everyone votes to elect their representatives to government is called a "___________________"
Who represents the Monarch (King or Queen) in Canada's government?
Governor General
What comes in the mail to give you information about where to vote, and what you need to vote?
Voter Information Card
Which province is all by itself in a region, and what is its region?
British Columbia is the only province in the West Coast or Pacific Region.
What resource is Alberta famous for, which more valuable than every other Canadian resource combined?
Oil and Gas
You may not agree with everyone all the time, but accepting different ways of doing things is the value of "_________________________"
Tolerance
Where is the federal government's House of Parliament located in Canada?
Ottawa
What do you call the place where you cast your vote in person?
Polling station or polling place
Which region is rocky, ocean coastline with fantastic seafood?
Atlantic Region
Which territory is famous for having two very successful diamond mines?
Northwest Territories
What are the three founding cultures/Peoples that started settlement in Canada?
The Indigenous Peoples, the British and the French
What are two jobs that Members of Parliament do in the House of Parliament?
Introduce, debate, and vote on bills to become laws.
Represent and help their constituents
Who is eligible to vote?
At the time of Election Day, you must be:
a Canadian Citizen, at least 18 years old, and able to prove your identity and address
Which region of Canada has the highest population and a mix of farming, agriculture, mining, forestry and manufacturing?
Central Canada
Which crop is Saskatchewan most known for?
Wheat and other grains
(Also pulses, like lentils)
Canada has two official languages, therefore we have a policy called "_______________________"
Bilingualism
Give two examples of things the Federal Government is responsible for.
Immigration, Citizenship, money, fisheries, foreign affairs, RCMP, Canada Post etc.
When is a federal election day in Canada?
Normally every four years on the 3rd Monday in October, OR when the prime minister has to dissolve Parliament before that time.
Name all 3 territories in the Northern Territories and their capital cities.
Nunavut - Iqaluit
Northwest Territories - Yellowknife
Yukon - Whitehorse
What is the most famous food product produced by Quebec?
Maple syrup
Poutine also acceptable