1. Canada Government,Current Day Issues and Economics

2. Canada’s Independence Mid 1860s Dominion of Canada Mid 1860s Dominion of Canada –Allowed areas to have their own parliament and prime minister –Not allowed to make treaties with other countries 1931 gained Independence from Great Britain 1931 gained Independence from Great Britain 1982 final links were broken 1982 final links were broken Canada gained their independence through peaceful means Canada gained their independence through peaceful means

3. European Influence Language Language –English and French both official languages Religion Religion –Catholic (mainly the French) –Protetants (Non-Catholic Christians)  Mainly the English

4. Canada Today –Quebec Separatists Separatists People who believe that they cannot keep their French language and culture and remain an part of Canada. People who believe that they cannot keep their French language and culture and remain an part of Canada. Voted numerous times and have decided to remain a part of Canada Voted numerous times and have decided to remain a part of Canada Still a push to become independent Still a push to become independent Canada has made English and French the official language Canada has made English and French the official language Also encourages the preservation of one’s culture Also encourages the preservation of one’s culture

5. Pro Quebec Independence Official language is French Official language is French All documents, road signs, building signs are written in French All documents, road signs, building signs are written in French We are different from every other providence…we are FRENCH We are different from every other providence…we are FRENCH Main religion is Roman Catholic Main religion is Roman Catholic If English becomes the official language throughout Canada we will loose our heritage If English becomes the official language throughout Canada we will loose our heritage

6. Anti Quebec Independence Already granted them their own unique language Already granted them their own unique language Declared that Canada has two official languages – English and French Declared that Canada has two official languages – English and French All documents are written in French and English everywhere else…why not in Quebec All documents are written in French and English everywhere else…why not in Quebec Very frustrating for the citizens of Canada who live in English speaking providences to drive through Quebec Very frustrating for the citizens of Canada who live in English speaking providences to drive through Quebec

7. Review Questions What is the term for a person who wants Quebec to become an independent country? What is the term for a person who wants Quebec to become an independent country? What is the goal of the independence movement in Quebec? What is the goal of the independence movement in Quebec?

8. Constitutional Monarchy Constitution describes how the government is organized Constitution describes how the government is organized Monarch is head of state (king or queen) Monarch is head of state (king or queen) Monarch selects a governor-general to represent them in Canada...ceremonial job with very little power Monarch selects a governor-general to represent them in Canada...ceremonial job with very little power

9. Parliamentary Democracy 3 branches of government: 3 branches of government: –Executive – enforces the laws (monarch, prime minister, and his cabinet) –Judicial-interprets the laws (courts) –Legislative-makes the laws (Parliament which is a Senate and House of Commons)

10. Parliamentary Democracy Citizens elect members of parliament Citizens elect members of parliament (called MPs) (called MPs) Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and Senate Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and Senate Parliament elects the prime minister and they can also replace the prime minister if he/she is not doing a good job Parliament elects the prime minister and they can also replace the prime minister if he/she is not doing a good job Prime Minister heads the day to day activities of the government Prime Minister heads the day to day activities of the government

11. Federal Government Power is divided between the national and local governments Power is divided between the national and local governments National capital is Ottawa National capital is Ottawa National government handles national defense and trade National government handles national defense and trade Provincial government (10 provinces) handles local issues Provincial government (10 provinces) handles local issues Provinces can elect their own leaders and write their own laws Provinces can elect their own leaders and write their own laws Each province elects a premier as their leader Each province elects a premier as their leader

12. Citizen’s Rights Citizens 18 or older can vote Citizens 18 or older can vote A level of personal freedom that is among the highest in the world A level of personal freedom that is among the highest in the world Property rights protected by laws Property rights protected by laws

14. Review Questions What type of Government does Canada have? What type of Government does Canada have? What type of Governmental system determines how the political power is distributed in Canada? What type of Governmental system determines how the political power is distributed in Canada?

15. NAFTA North American Free Trade Agreement Established 1994 Established 1994 Between Mexico, USA and Canada Between Mexico, USA and Canada Created a free trade zone Created a free trade zone People feared… People feared… – that the businesses in the USA would move to Mexico –Also would be an increase in air pollution in Mexico and Southwest USA

16. Economy Mixed Economy Mixed Economy Private Citizens and corporations own businesses and Farms Private Citizens and corporations own businesses and Farms

17. Economy Private Citizens and corporations Private Citizens and corporations –Decide what to produce and how much –Decide how goods will be produced –How the goods will be distributed

18. Economy Buyers and Sellers Buyers and Sellers –Decide the prices for goods and services It is very easy to start your own business in Canada – Only takes a few days!!! It is very easy to start your own business in Canada – Only takes a few days!!!