This is the highest level of government in Canada
Federal
This is the name for a proposed law (before it becomes a law)
Bill
This region, the largest in Canada, is known for its vast forests and rocky terrain
Canadian Shield
Given its vast expanses of exposed rock, the Canadian Shield is known for being rich in various types of this resource
Minerals
These institutions had the explicit goal of assimilating Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture
Residential Schools
Vote
Bills originate from one of these two houses in Parliament
Senate and House of Commons
This region is known for its flat, fertile land and is a major agricultural area
Interior Plains
You can find people extracting oil from both the ground and from crops in this province
Alberta
This word, meaning "village," was what European settlers took to be the name of the land they'd discovered
Kanata
These are the three levels of government in Canada
Municipal, Provincial, and Federal
Members of Parliament
This region is characterized by its permafrost and is sparsely populated
Arctic
This is by far Canada's largest export (in terms of money!)
Oil
This newly established Canadian holiday, observed on September 30th, commemorates the history and ongoing impact of residential schools
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This is the name of the leader of a provincial government
Premier
A bill must go through this many readings in both houses of Parliament
Three
This region is small, but contains the majority of Canada's population
Great Lakes & St. Lawrence
The Atlantic region has experienced extensive over-harvesting of this particular resource
Fish
These legally binding agreements between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government are crucial in understanding land rights, resource sharing, and the historical relationship between the parties involved
Treaties
Name one of the responsibilities of the federal government in Canada
Defense, Immigration, Trade, etc
This is the name of the process when the Governor General signs a bill into law
Royal Assent
You can go from skiing on the slopes to skiing on the sea in the same day in this region with varied geography
Western Cordillera
Landforms, climate, water bodies, ecosystems, and weather patterns are all examples of this area of scientific study
Physical Geography
This term highlights the importance of understanding the historical and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples to promote fairness, justice, and inclusivity in society
Equity