A Look At A Look At Canada Canada By: Riley Doering and Josh Devos http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/ Maple_leaf_structure.jpg
A Look At A Look At CanadaCanadaBy: Riley Doering and Josh Devos
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Values Equality
Citizens of Canada have the right to speak out and even to diagree with others. The Governemnt has the responsibility to treat every Canadian equal.
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ValuesRespect for Cultural DifferencesWe respect all Canadians regardless of where they came from or any traditions that they hold. We appreciate this diversity.
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ValuesFreedom
Canadians hold freedom of speech, thought, religion. Also, citizens hold the right to a peaceful protest.
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ValuesPeace
Canada is known world-wide as helping out in peacekeeping missions. Also, we are known for having a non-violent society to live in.
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ValuesLaw and OrderOur Government keeps accountable to all citizens. Courts and police treat everyone equal and without discrimination. These courts support democratic decision-making.
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HistoryHistory
On July 1On July 1stst, 1867, the, 1867, the
provinces of Lower provinces of Lower
Canada (Quebec), Canada (Quebec),
Upper Canada (Ontario), Upper Canada (Ontario),
New Brunswick and New Brunswick and Nova Scotia joined to Nova Scotia joined to become the country of become the country of Canada.Canada.
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ConfederationConfederation
HistorHistoryy
In 1965 the new In 1965 the new Canadian flag was Canadian flag was chosen after a chosen after a countrywide contest- countrywide contest- the red and white the red and white maple leaf. A new maple leaf. A new flag is flown from the flag is flown from the Peace Tower every Peace Tower every dayday
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The Flag
HistoryHistory
In 1867 Queen Victoria chose Ottawa In 1867 Queen Victoria chose Ottawa to beto be
The coming of The coming of Confederation Confederation required the capital to required the capital to be chosen again, and be chosen again, and Ottawa was picked a Ottawa was picked a second time.second time.
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Ottawa Becomes the Capital
the capital of the Province of Canada.the capital of the Province of Canada.
HistoryHistory
The Constitution Act of 1982 gave The Constitution Act of 1982 gave the Parliament of Canada the power the Parliament of Canada the power to change our Constitution. The to change our Constitution. The Canadian Charter of Canadian Charter of Rights and Rights and
Freedoms also Freedoms also became part of our became part of our
Constitution in Constitution in 1982. 1982.
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Canada’sCanada’s ConstitutionConstitution
SymbolSymbolss
The beaver appears on The beaver appears on
the 5 cent coin. the 5 cent coin. Castor Castor
CanadensisCanadensis, the , the
Canadian beaver, became Canadian beaver, became
Canada’s national symbolCanada’s national symbol
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The BeaverThe Beaver
SymbolSymbolss
The maple leaf has been used as The maple leaf has been used as Canada’s symbol from as early as Canada’s symbol from as early as 1700. It is featured on the penny.1700. It is featured on the penny.
Since February 15, Since February 15,
1965, it has 1965, it has
appeared on our appeared on our
national flag.national flag.
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The Maple The Maple LeafLeaf
SymbolsSymbols
The Canadian parliament buildings The Canadian parliament buildings are in Ottawa, Ontario. are in Ottawa, Ontario.
The building in the The building in the
center is called the center is called the
Peace TowerPeace Tower
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The Parliament BuildingsThe Parliament Buildings
SymbolSymbolss
The Canadian flag was chosen in The Canadian flag was chosen in 1965.1965.
It features the maple leaf.It features the maple leaf.
All government buildings fly the All government buildings fly the Canadian flag.Canadian flag.
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The Canadian Flag
GeographyThe West CoastThe west coast was settled is the 1800’s for mainly fur trading. The main economy consists of forestry and tourism.Population: 4.4 Million
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GeographyThe Prairie ProvincesThe Prairies is a province rich in various natural resources. In Alberta there is oil while in Saskatchewan many areas are rich in potash.
Population: 5.6 million
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GeographyThe North
For 300 years the Hudson’s Bay Company controlled the north and hunted for fur. Nowadays, mining and oil have taken over the economy. Tourism also generates revenue. Population: 104,667
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GeographyCentral CanadaCentral Canada is the manufacturing heartland of Canada. Most of the area is urbanized compared to the other regions. There are also many tourism destinations here.Population: 20.5 million
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GeographyAtlantic CanadaThis region has a rich history in fishing and farming. These still play a role in the economy but oil and mining have also come to into play.
Population: 2,332,535
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GovernmentFederal GovernmentThe Federal government is the highest government in Canada. It takes care of things such as defense, foreign policy, citizenship and major laws.
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GovernmentProvincial GovernmentThis government is the middle of the 3 types. It handles matters such as education, healthcare, roads and policing. Elected MPP make up the provincial government.
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GovernmentMunicipal GovernmentThis is the most local government. This government handles policing, firefighting, snow removal and programs for recycling.
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RightsRights
The Canadian Charter of Rights The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms legally protects the and Freedoms legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of basic rights and freedoms of everyone in Canada.everyone in Canada.
These include the right These include the right
to fair trial, equality and to fair trial, equality and
mobility.mobility.http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/library/idb/forsey/images/charter-e.gif
The Canadian The Canadian CharterCharter
RightRightss
Some of Canada’s citizenship rights Some of Canada’s citizenship rights include: include:
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The right to vote in The right to vote in municipal, municipal, provincial and federal provincial and federal electionselectionsThe right to apply for a The right to apply for a Canadian passportCanadian passportThe right to enter and The right to enter and leave leave Canada freelyCanada freely
CitizenshiCitizenship p
ResponsibilitiesAlong with Rights there are
also Responsibilities. Some of these include: voting when there is an election, helping others, care for environment and heritage, obey the law, respect rights of others and to get rid of discrimination and injustice. http://
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ConclusionConclusion
In conclusion we have found that Canada is one of the best places and one of the most safest places to live. Our symbols bring patriotism and our values bring peace and happiness.
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