Government
What are the three levels of government in Canada?
Municipal, Provincial, Federal
What is the British North America Act?
The law that created Canada as a country. Also known as the constitution.
Created The Dominion of Canada
What is the capital city of Manitoba?
Winnipeg
Could white men who own property vote in 1867?
Yes
Which province is on either side of Manitoba?
Ontario and Saskatchewan
What level of government elects a mayor, councilors and school trustees?
Municipal
What year was the British North America Act created?
1867
What is the capital city of Alberta?
Edmonton
Who couldn't vote in 1867?
Women and Indigenous people
What province is on the coast of Canada and is on the left side of the country?
British Columbia
What is the federal government and what is one thing it is responsible for?
It is the top level of government. Makes decisions and laws for the whole country.
Example is national defense, immigration, economy(money/banking), citizenship, trade, Indigenous affairs, postal service.
Why was it important to Canadian History?
It created Canada and set up the country's system of government. It divided the powers between the federal and provincial government.
What is the capital city in Saskatchewan?
Regina
What rights did women have in 1867?
They could work and participate in community organizations. They had limited rights.
What province is above Manitoba?
What is the provincial government and what is one thing they are responsible for?
Responsibilities: health care, education, highways/roads, natural resources, parks.
What were the first four provinces of Canada?
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
What is the capital city of Ontario?
Toronto
What rights did Indigenous people have in 1867?
Didn't have the right to vote. Had limited rights. Had right to live in their community.
What is the smallest province in Canada?
PEI, Prince Edward Island
What is the municipal government and what are they responsible for?
It is the local government for a city, town or community. They make decisions about local services and issues in the community.
Responsibilities: garbage and recycling, public transit(bus), fire services, libraries, parks and playgrounds, water and sewage services, roads and sidewalks.
Who was the Prime Minister at the time and who is our Prime mMinister now?
John A Macdonald and Mark Carney
What is the capital city of Nunavut
Iqaluit
What rights did Francophones have in 1867?
Could only vote if they owned property.
They could speak French, practice their religion and take part in community life.
What are all the provinces in Canada?
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, North West Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia