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A Look At Canada

A Look At Canada. By: Riley Doering and Josh Devos. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Maple_leaf_structure.jpg. Values. Equality.

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A Look At Canada

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  1. A Look At Canada By: Riley Doering and Josh Devos http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Maple_leaf_structure.jpg

  2. 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. http://www.loveequality.com/Images/Love_equality.png

  3. 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. http://todaysseniorsnetwork.com/Diversity,%20races,.jpg

  4. Values Freedom Canadians hold freedom of speech, thought, religion. Also, citizens hold the right to a peaceful protest. http://static.flickr.com/41/149975251_78d724c78b.jpg

  5. 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. http://www.freewebs.com/perpill/canada_flag_peace_symbol_l.jpg

  6. 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. http://www.mytorontolawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/supreme_court_canada.jpg

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

  8. History The Flag 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 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2776113579_df1b2402a4.jpg

  9. History Ottawa Becomes the Capital 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. the capital of the Province of Canada. http://www.carletonuel.ca/Parliament.jpg

  10. History Canada’sConstitution 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 1982. http://aprilreign.breadnroses.ca/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/charter.jpg

  11. Symbols The Beaver The beaver appears on the 5 cent coin. Castor Canadensis, the Canadian beaver, became Canada’s national symbol on March 24, 1975 http://parenting.leehansen.com/downloads/clipart/Patriotic/thumbnails/canada-beaver-th.gif

  12. Symbols The Maple Leaf The maple leaf has been used as Canada’s symbol from as early as 1700. It is featured on the penny. Since February 15, 1965, it has appeared on our national flag. http://www.photoseek.com/03MI-G0011-MapleLeaf.jpg

  13. Symbols The Parliament Buildings The Canadian parliament buildings are in Ottawa, Ontario. The building in the center is called the Peace Tower http://www.commentaries.ca/images/PeaceTower635x477.gif

  14. Symbols The Canadian Flag The Canadian flag was chosen in 1965. It features the maple leaf. All government buildings fly the Canadian flag. http://www.trailcanada.com/images/canadian-flag.gif

  15. 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. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6a/Ketchican_totem_pole_2.jpg/800px-Ketchican_totem_pole_2.jpg Population: 4.4 Million

  16. 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. http://www.speedace.info/speedace_images/texaco_oil_field_donkey_wells.jpg Population: 5.6 million

  17. 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. http://fashion-stylist.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/nunavut_lrg.jpg Population: 104,667

  18. 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. http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/images/photos/photo_lg_ontario.jpg Population: 20.5 million

  19. 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. http://canadianwinter.ca/atlantic/images/gallery_images/lighthouse_nvsc.jpg Population: 2,332,535

  20. 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. http://www.lethbridgefirefighters.com/images/uploads/Legislat.JPG

  21. 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. http://www.web.net/ohc/picts/qpext.gif

  22. Government Municipal Government This is the most local government. This government handles policing, firefighting, snow removal and programs for recycling. http://www.normsgeneralcontracting.com/images/Snow-removal.jpg

  23. Rights The Canadian Charter The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of everyone in Canada. These include the right to fair trial, equality and mobility. http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/library/idb/forsey/images/charter-e.gif

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

  25. 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. http://indistinctunion.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/447px-coat_of_arms_of_canadasvg.png

  26. 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. http://darklightwrites.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/canada_flag_sunset.jpg

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