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Do Now. How does a country’s geography influence where people live?. Chapter 5 Section 1. O Canada! Immigrant Roots Pp. 119-123. Canada’s Provinces and Territories. The provinces and territories of Canada combine to make up the world's second largest country.

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  1. Do Now • How does a country’s geography influence where people live?

  2. Chapter 5 Section 1 O Canada! Immigrant Roots Pp. 119-123

  3. Canada’s Provinces and Territories • The provinces and territories of Canada combine to make up the world's second largest country. • The major difference between a Canadian province and a territory is that provinces are jurisdictions that receive their power and authority directly from the Constitution Act, 1867, whereas territories derive their mandates and powers from the federal government. • Currently, the ten provinces are Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, while the three territories are Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.

  4. Provinces and Territories

  5. Who are Canadians? • More than 50 different ethnic groups make up the population. • More than 2/3 of Canadians have European ancestry roots. • Less than 5% of the people are from First Nations. • First Nations are those people who are descendants from Asia.

  6. European Immigrants • First wave of European immigrants came to Canada in the 1600’s. • France and Britain dominated the area. • They were constantly fighting for control of North America.

  7. French and Indian War • Between 1754-1763, fought French and Indian War for control of North America. • Britain won. • France surrendered most of its Canadian territories to Britain. • Many French people stayed behind.

  8. Immigration • Most of Canada’s early immigrants were from Europe. • In the 1960’s, new immigration laws allowed people to migrate from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. • Canada has adopted an official policy of multiculturalism-an acceptance of many cultures instead of just one.

  9. Canada Today • Citizens must obey Canada’s laws. • Right to vote • Guaranteed freedom of religion, speech, assemeby, and equal protection.

  10. Where Do Most Canadians Live? • Small population considering size of country. • ¾ of population live in southern Canada. • Rivers for transportation • Railway system (people and goods) • Ports • Prairies for farming • Few people live in the northern regions because of extreme cold and rugged landscape.

  11. Vancouver, British Columbia • Known as “Gateway to the Pacific” • Canada’s largest port—heavily trades with Asia • Many refugees have arrived here from Asia. • Refugees-people who flee a country because of war, disaster, or persectuion.

  12. Toronto, City of Immigrants • More than 70,000 immigrants arrive here every year from more than 100 countries. • Center of industry and international trade because of its assess to the Atlantic Ocean and the US.

  13. Quick Write • How might Canada’s policy of multiculturalism lead to increased immigration?

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