Exploring Canada
Power and Authority
Canada Facts
Empowerment
Terry Fox
100

What is Canada's population? (approximately)

37000000

100

Who are some people with power?

Answers will vary

100

What province do we live in?

Nova Scotia

100

What does economic empowerment mean?

You can earn money and decide to spend or save it.

100

What ocean did Terry dip his foot in to start his run?

The Atlantic Ocean

200

What are two requirements for passport pictures?

Clear photo

recent (within last 6 months)

no smiling

eyes open

200

Who are some people with authority?

Answers will vary.

200

Who is the mayor of Yarmouth?

Pam Mood

200

What does political empowerment mean?

You have the right to vote.

200

Who travelled with Terry in the van?

His best friend and brother.

300

Where is the Bloody Creek National Historic site?

Bridgetown, NS

300

What are two examples of power that you will gain as you get older?

Drivers license

Voting

Employment

300

Who is the premier of Nova Scotia?

Steven McNeil

300

What does cultural empowerment mean?

Being free to practice and celebrate your culture.

300

Where did they first discover the cancer on Terry?

In his knee.

400

What is unique about the shape of the Northwest Territories license plate?

It is in the shape of a polar bear.

400

True or false:  Your parents have legal authority over you until you are 18.

True
400

Who is the Prime Minister of Canada?

Justin Trudeau

400

What does national empowerment mean?

Canada has the power to make decisions for itself.

400

Where did Terry have to end his run?

Thunder Bay Ontario

500

Name one geographical feature of Canada's west coast

The Rocky Mountains

500

True or False:  Mr. MacLeod has the nicest hair in school.

True

500

About how many people live in Yarmouth town?

7000

500

What does societal empowerment mean?

All members of society are treated equally and fairly.

500

How far did Terry make it altogether? 

3339 miles or 5373 km