A Look At Canada By: Riley Doering and Josh Devos

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A Look At Canada By: Riley Doering and Josh Devos

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. lity.png

Values Respect for Cultural Differences We respect all Canadians regardless of where they came from or any traditions that they hold. We appreciate this diversity. Diversity,%20races,.jpg

Values Freedom Canadians hold freedom of speech, thought, religion. Also, citizens hold the right to a peaceful protest. 8d724c78b.jpg

Values Peace Canada is known world-wide as helping out in peacekeeping missions. Also, we are known for having a non-violent society to live in. /canada_flag_peace_symbol_l.jp g

Values Law and Order Our Government keeps accountable to all citizens. Courts and police treat everyone equal and without discrimination. These courts support democratic decision- making. wp- content/uploads/2008/04/supreme_c ourt_canada.jpg

History On July 1 st, 1867, the On July 1 st, 1867, the provinces of Lower provinces of Lower Canada (Quebec), Canada (Quebec), Upper Canada (Ontario), Upper Canada (Ontario), New Brunswick and Nova Scotia joined to become the country of Canada. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia joined to become the country of Canada. b/b0/Proclamation_Canadian_Confederation.jpg Confederation

History In 1965 the new Canadian flag was chosen after a countrywide contest- the red and white maple leaf. A new flag is flown from the Peace Tower every day In 1965 the new Canadian flag was chosen after a countrywide contest- the red and white maple leaf. A new flag is flown from the Peace Tower every day _df1b2402a4.jpg The Flag

History In 1867 Queen Victoria chose Ottawa to be The coming of Confederation required the capital to be chosen again, and Ottawa was picked a second time. Ottawa Becomes the Capital the capital of the Province of Canada.

History The Constitution Act of 1982 gave the Parliament of Canada the power to change our Constitution. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms also became part of our Constitution in The Constitution Act of 1982 gave the Parliament of Canada the power to change our Constitution. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms also became part of our Constitution in content/uploads/2007/04/charter.jpg Canada’s Constitution

Symbols The beaver appears on the 5 cent coin. Castor Canadensis, the Canadian beaver, became Canada’s national symbol on March 24, oads/clipart/Patriotic/thumbnails/can ada-beaver-th.gif The Beaver

Symbols The maple leaf has been used as Canada’s symbol from as early as It is featured on the penny. The maple leaf has been used as Canada’s symbol from as early as 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. MapleLeaf.jpg The Maple Leaf

Symbols The Canadian parliament buildings are in Ottawa, Ontario. The Canadian parliament buildings are in Ottawa, Ontario. The building in the The building in the center is called the center is called the Peace Tower Peace Tower eTower635x477.gif The Parliament Buildings

Symbols The Canadian flag was chosen in The Canadian flag was chosen in It features the maple leaf. It features the maple leaf. All government buildings fly the Canadian flag. All government buildings fly the Canadian flag. The Canadian Flag

Geography The West Coast The west coast was settled is the 1800’s for mainly fur trading. The main economy consists of forestry and tourism. Population: 4.4 Million dia/commons/thumb/6/6a/Ketchica n_totem_pole_2.jpg/800px- Ketchican_totem_pole_2.jpg

Geography The Prairie Provinces The 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 /texaco_oil_field_donkey_wells.jpg

Geography The 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 stylist.net/blog/wp- content/uploads/2008/05/nunavu t_lrg.jpg

Geography Central Canada Central 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 m/places/images/photos/photo_lg_ ontario.jpg

Geography Atlantic Canada This 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 lery_images/lighthouse_nvsc.jpg

Government Federal Government The Federal government is the highest government in Canada. It takes care of things such as defense, foreign policy, citizenship and major laws. com/images/uploads/Legislat.JPG

Government Provincial Government This 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. gif

Government Municipal Government This is the most local government. This government handles policing, firefighting, snow removal and programs for recycling.

Rights The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of everyone in Canada. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of everyone in Canada. These include the right These include the right to fair trial, equality and to fair trial, equality and mobility. mobility. db/forsey/images/charter-e.gif The Canadian Charter

Rights Some of Canada’s citizenship rights include: Some of Canada’s citizenship rights include: mons/f/f4/Canadian_passport.jpg The right to vote in municipal, The right to vote in municipal, provincial and federal elections provincial and federal elections The right to apply for a The right to apply for a Canadian passport The right to enter and leave The right to enter and leave Canada freely Citizenship

Responsibilities Along 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. ess.com/2008/04/447px- coat_of_arms_of_canadasvg.png

Conclusion 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.

Sources  upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Maple_leaf_structure.jpg content/uploads/2008/05/nunavut_lrg.jpg canadianwinter.ca/atlantic/images/gallery_images/lighthouse_nvsc.j pg ages/charter-e.gif adian_passport.jpg 5/canada_flag_sunset.jpg ok/index.asp