Section 3: Canada Today (page 156) Chapter 6: Canada Section 3: Canada Today (page 156)

Review of Section 2 You need a piece of paper & pencil Write your name at the top of the paper Respond to the following questions

Review of Section 2 What is a province? (One sentence) How did Great Britain gain control of Canada? Why do you think many people in Canada moved from farms to the cities? Draw a diagram like the one below: RAILROAD IMMIGRATION CITIES Using your notes, write a sentence in each box about how each topic influenced the next topic.

Review of Section 2 When you’re done, make sure your name is on your paper. Raise your hand and I will collect it.

The Big Idea Canada’s democratic government oversees the country’s regions and economy

Note-taking: Using a hamburger, then a hotdog fold, fold a piece of notebook paper twice, making four divisions (page 156) Eastern Provinces Canadian North Western Provinces Heartland

Main Ideas Canada has a democratic government with a prime minister and a parliament. Canada has four distinct geographic and cultural regions. Canada’s economy is largely based on trade with the United States.

Canada’s Government Democratic Led by Prime Minister (similar to US President) Head of Canada’s government

Canada’s Government Parliament House of Commons Elected Senate Appointed by PM

Canada’s Government 10 provincial governments Each headed by premier (sort of like the governor of a US State)

Canada’s Regions Physical geography separates the country into different regions. Differences in culture also define regions

Interactive Map Map of Canada

Regionalism Cultural differences between French-speaking & English-speaking Canadians. Regionalism: the strong connection that people feel toward the region in which they live.

Regionalism In some places, people’s loyalty to their region is greater than it is to the country as a whole.

The Eastern Provinces Newfoundland & Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick

The Eastern Provinces NB, NS, & PEI called the Maritime Provinces Maritime: on or near the sea. Limited farming, though PEI grows potatoes

The Eastern Provinces Most of the economy related to forestry & fishing Many people are descendants of British immigrants, but many French-speaking families have migrated from Quebec

The Eastern Provinces Most people live in costal cities. Industrial plants Fishing & shipping ports Halifax, NS is the regions’s largest city

The Heartland Quebec Ontario

The Heartland Provincial Capital of Quebec is a city called Quebec. Montreal – nation’s 2nd largest city One of largest French-speaking cities in the world

The Heartland Many residents of Quebec (Quebecois – kay-buh-KWAH) believe their province should be independent.

The Heartland Ontario: Canada’s leading manufacturing province. Hamilton, OT center of Canada’s steel industry. Much of Canada’s steel is exported to the US

The Heartland Ontario’s capital, Toronto, is a major center for industry, finance, education, & culture. Canada’s national capitol, Ottawa, is also in Ontario.

The Western Provinces Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia

The Western Provinces Southern grasslands are part of a rich wheat belt. Surplus is exported.

The Canadian North Nunavut Northwest Territories Yukon Territory

The Canadian North Extremely cold Cover a third of Canada’s territory Pop. only 100,000

The Canadian North Nunavut = “Our Land” in Inuit Distinct government & culture Pop. 30,000

The Canadian North Physical geography = forests & tundra Isolated towns & villages

Canada’s Economy Industries One of world’s leading mineral producers (titanium, zinc, iron ore, gold, coal). Iron & steel industries Most work in services industries

Canada’s Economy Trade Many resources traded around the world Leading trading partner is the US About 60% imports / 85% of exports Lumber & cattle sources of dispute

Note-taking: Eastern Provinces Heartland Western Provinces Canadian North Prince Ed Is. Newfoundland & Labrador Nova Scotia New Brunswick Maritime – on or near the sea Economy – mostly fishing & forestry Many ppl are descendents of British immigrants. Some French speaking (Qubec-> NB) Most live on coast Halifax, NS is region’s largest city Ontario Quebec Quebec, Quebec capitol Montreal – 2nd largest city (3.5m) Many in Quebec feel they should be independent (regionalism) Ontario – leading manufacturing Hamilton, OT center of Canada’s steel ind. Toronto, capitol Ottawa, OT, nation’s capitol Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia M, S, & A prairie provinces More ppl. in Quebec than in all MSAB Southern part rich in wheat Oil & NG in Alberta BC – forests, salmon, minerals Vancouver, BC – costal city / big trade w/ Asia, Pac.Rim Nunavut Northwest Territories Yukon 1/3 of C., only 100,000 ppl. Nunavut – new, created for Inuit (“Our Land”) Nun. has distinct culture & gov’t a/b 30,000 ppl in Nun. Forests & tundra Isolated towns/villages