Canada Government
The Prime Minister is the leader of the country. What is the leader of a province called?
Premier
Who is Canada's main trading partner?
USA
The first country to colonize Canada
France
What is the national animal of Canada?
Beaver
Which province is the least populated?
Prince Edward Island
Which party is called the official opposition?
Conservative Party of Canada
What is the difference between GST and HST?
GST (goods and services tax) is federal, HST (harmonized sales tax) combines federal and provincial
Which language is the word "kanata" (Canada) from?
Iroquois
How old is Canada's maple leaf flag?
61 years old (1965)
Which people are called snowbirds?
Canadian retirees who live in the US during cold months
Who is the mayor of Fredericton?
Kate Rogers
Which province produces 75% of the world's maple syrup, adding $715 million to the Canadian economy each year?
Quebec
What is the name of the war fought between France and England for control of Canada?
The French and Indian War
Which two companies employ the most New Brunswickers?
Irving and McCain Foods
What is the name of the area around southern Ontario and Quebec, which is the most populated in Canada (about 20% of the population)?
Golden Horseshoe
Members of Parliament (MPs) are federal representatives. What are provincial representatives called?
MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly)
Canada has the world's 9th-largest economy. What is its GDP (in $USD)?
$2.39 trillion
What did Quebec attempt to do twice in its history?
To secede / separate from Canada.
Who are the Wabanaki?
A confederacy of First Nations in the NB, QC and Maine area: Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqey, Passamaquoddy, Abenaki and Penobscot
What is Grise Fiord?
The northernmost community in Canada, located on the northern island of Nunavut
The person who represents the monarch in Canada.
The Governor General
Which province's economy is based largely on potash and canola?
Saskatchewan
Who was Judge Emily Murphy?
The leader of the Famous Five, a group of women who fought the "persons case".
What is the name of the most photographed hotel in the world, located in Old Quebec City?
Chateau Frontenac
Which company dominated most land in Canada before the country's creation?
Hudson's Bay Company