Geography
Native Americans
"Aboriginal peoples": Indians - First Nations; Inuits, Metis
English and French
The official languages are: ________.
Type of government
Federal parliamentary democracy within a constitutional monarchy.
Type of economy
Free market economy
A capital of New France (1608)
Quebec
Bilingual
Meaning: have the ability to speak 2 languages.
The Parliament of Canada
Is composed of three parts: the King, the Senate, and the House of Commons
The coldest ever recorded temperature in Canada
-63°C
Britain and France
2 European countries who settled in Canada: _______________
Main ethnic groups (name 3)
Canadians, Caucasian (British/French/Scottish/Irish), German, Chinese, First Nations
Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau
Thanksgiving in Canada (timing)
Thanksgiving in the middle of October
The Canadian Citizenship Act
1946, comes into force creating a new, separate, Canadian legal citizenship for all British subjects born, raised, or resident in Canada and automatic citizenship for all those born in Canada after this date.
July, 1st
Canada Day: the country's independence from Great Britain in 1867. The new nation, still loyal to Great Britain, was called the Dominion of Canada and consisted of only four provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec).
The location of the Canadian government
Ottawa
“Beaver Wars.”
In the 17th century, the Iroquians wanted to dominate the fur trade in the region and enlisted the help of England. Rival nations sought the help of France.
Where does the word "Canada" come from?
The word Canada is derived from an indigenous word: kanata, which means “settlement” or “village”
Act of 1982
Constitution Act, 1982: Canada achieves total independence from Great Britain through Patriation of its Constitution.
June 21st
National Indigenous Peoples Day, is a vibrant festival held on June 21st to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations
Name at least 2 major parties in Canada.
There are three major parties in Canada – the Conservatives, the Liberals, led by Justin Trudeau, and the New Democrats (NDP)
What is NAFTA?
NAFTA: North American Free Trade Agreement;no taxes: 1)Canada 2)Mexico 3)USA