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A Look At Canada =)By Nikki Bisbee and Christie Jeary
www.canada.com
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EQUALITY• All people deserve dignity and respect
• All people have the right to express thoughts
=)www.mindyourownwebsite.com.au
OH CANADA
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RESPECT FOR CULTURAL DIFFERENCE
• Understand and appreciate the customs and traditions of all cultures, Canadian and other wise
=)www.uweb.ucsb.edu
Our home and native land!
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FREEDOM
• Canadians have freedom of thought, speech, religion, and peaceful assembly
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True patriot love in all thy sons command
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PEACE• Be proud of a non-violent society
• We have an international status as peacekeepers
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With glowing hearts we see thee rise
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LAW AND ORDER
• Respect the “Rule of Law”
• Promote Court process
• Police treat all people fairly
=) su.wustl.edu The True North strong and free!
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CONFEDERATION
• On July 1st of 1867 Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were joined in confederation
=)data2.collectionscanada.ca
From far and wide,
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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,
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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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www.weekidsmusic.com we stand on guard for thee.
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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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www.historyofrights.com
God keep our land glorious and free!
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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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O Canada,
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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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we stand on guard for thee.
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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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O Canada
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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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we stand on guard for thee.
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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
=)www.tc.gc.ca
O Canada!
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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!
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PRAIRIE PROVINCES• Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta make up the Prairie Provinces
• They are known for fertile soil and natural resources
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True patriot love in all thy sons command.
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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
www.pc.gc.ca
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
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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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gsc.nrcan.gc.ca
The True North strong and free!
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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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www.sanantonio.gov
From far and wide,
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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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www.city.port-coquitlam.bc.ca
O Canada,
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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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we stand on guard for thee.
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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
=)www.fims.uwo.ca
God keep our land glorious and free!
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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
=)en.wikipedia.org
O 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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EH?
CANADA IS A COUNTRY …
• With rights and freedoms • Diverse cultures
• RANKED AS BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN
1992, 1994, 1995, 1996
canada.extendedstayhotels.com O Canada,
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SOURCES
• Canada by Conviction,
civics text book• A Look at Canada,
2006 addition• Timeline: Canadian Citizenship, note
www.canada.com we stand on guard for thee.