NGOs and Lobby Groups
Municipal, Provincial & Federal Government
The Atlantic Provinces
Cultures in the Atlantic Provinces
Atlantic Canada Geography
100

This type of organization is non-governmental and usually focuses on helping people, animals, or the environment.

NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)

100

This level of government is responsible for things like garbage collection, local roads, and fire departments.

municipal government

100

There are four Atlantic Provinces. Name one.

New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador

100

Culture includes traditions, language, food, music, and this type of special celebration.

festival

100

Atlantic Canada is located in this part of Canada — east, west, north, or central?

east coast

200

This type of group tries to convince the government to change a law or make a decision that supports their cause.

lobby group

200

This level of government is responsible for education and healthcare in New Brunswick.

What is provincial government?

200

This Atlantic province is the smallest in Canada.

Prince Edward Island

200

This cultural group has strong roots in parts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and celebrates Acadian traditions.

Acadians

200

This Atlantic province shares a land border with the United States.

New Brunswick

300

Greenpeace is an example of this type of organization that works to protect the environment.

NGO

300

This level of government is responsible for the military and passports.

Federal government?

300

This Atlantic province is known for having two main land areas.

Newfoundland and Labrador

300

This Indigenous group lives in parts of the Atlantic region, especially in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Mi'kmaq

300

This province is made up of the island of Newfoundland and the mainland region of Labrador.

Newfoundland and Labrador

400

What does the acronym NGO stand for?

Non-Governmental Organization

400

The Prime Minister leads this level of government.

federal government

400

Fishing has historically been an important industry in these provinces. What ocean borders them?

Atlantic Ocean

400

In New Brunswick, people speak both English and this other official language.

French

400

Prince Edward Island is connected to the mainland by this famous bridge.

Confederation Bridge

500

A lobby group might try to influence the government to change laws about farming, fishing, or taxes. Do they make the laws themselves?


No — they try to influence laws, but they do not create them.

500

If a pothole needs fixing on your street in Riverview, which level of government would you contact?

municipal government

500

Halifax is the capital city of which Atlantic province?

Nova Scotia

500

August 15 is celebrated in the Atlantic region. What culture celebrates this special day?

Acadians

500

This province is the only one in Atlantic Canada that is completely on an island.

Prince Edward Island