A Look At Canada =)By Nikki Bisbee and Christie Jeary

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EQUALITY• All people deserve dignity and respect

• All people have the right to express thoughts

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OH CANADA

RESPECT FOR CULTURAL DIFFERENCE

• Understand and appreciate the customs and traditions of all cultures, Canadian and other wise

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Our home and native land!

FREEDOM

• Canadians have freedom of thought, speech, religion, and peaceful assembly

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True patriot love in all thy sons command

PEACE• Be proud of a non-violent society

• We have an international status as peacekeepers

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LAW AND ORDER

• Respect the “Rule of Law”

• Promote Court process

• Police treat all people fairly

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CONFEDERATION

• On July 1st of 1867 Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were joined in confederation

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From far and wide,

FLAG ADOPTION• In 1965 Canada adopted the current flag changed from the Union Jack

• George Stanley created the design

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O CANADA

• In 1980 Canada and Pierre Elliot Trudeau made “O Canada” the national anthem

• It was written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier

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CANADIAN CONSTITUTION

• System of laws and conventions Canada uses to govern itself.

• Changed in 1982, and added Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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THE MAPLE LEAF

• As early as the 1700 the maple leaf was used as a national symbol

• The maple leaf is found on the penny

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THE BEAVER

• In 1975, “The Act to Provide for the Recognition of the Beaver” was passed making the Beaver a national emblem

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THE FLAG

• On February 15, 1965 the new Canadian flag was inaugurated on parliament hill

• It represents our country, without distinction

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THE ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE

• In 1920 the North West Mounted Police, became known as the RCMP.

• Are recognized as Canadian symbol of law enforcement

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ATLANTIC REGION

• New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador are what make up the Atlantic region

• Early European explorers discovered it

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CENTRAL CANADA

• Ontario and Quebec make up the central region of Canada

• More than half of Canada lives within this region

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Our home and native land!

PRAIRIE PROVINCES• Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta make up the Prairie Provinces

• They are known for fertile soil and natural resources

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• British Columbia is the West Coast region of Canada

• The Rocky, Coastal and Columbia Mountains are found in this region

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WEST COAST

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NORTH• The Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut make up the North.

• They make up one third of Canada’s land mass

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MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

• Have the power to pass laws known as by-laws affecting local community

• Includes a Mayor and Councillors

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PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

• Are responsible for Education, Health Care, Highways and Policing

• Includes either MLA, MNA, MPP, or MHA as representatives

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT• Are responsible for National Defense, Foreign Policy, Citizenship and Policing.

• The elected officials are the Members of Parliament (MPs)

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CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS

• Some defined within Canadian laws

• One example is the right to be given preference for jobs in the federal government

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CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

• to vote• to fair trial• to protection against discrimination

• to live and work any where in Canada

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Canadian citizens have a responsibility to respect the rights and freedoms of other and to vote

• And many more…

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CANADA IS A COUNTRY …

• With rights and freedoms • Diverse cultures

• RANKED AS BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN

1992, 1994, 1995, 1996

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SOURCES

• Canada by Conviction,

civics text book• A Look at Canada,

2006 addition• Timeline: Canadian Citizenship, note

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