Canada By Angie S.

Canada’s Immigrant Roots The people of Canada are from more than 50 ethnic groups, but more than two- thirds have European ancestry. The people of Canada are from more than 50 ethnic groups, but more than two- thirds have European ancestry. 5 percent of Canadians are descendents of the people of the First Nations – they were the first settlers of Asia 5 percent of Canadians are descendents of the people of the First Nations – they were the first settlers of Asia

Canada’s Immigrant Roots Because of Canada’s diverse group of citizens, they have developed a policy of multiculturalism Because of Canada’s diverse group of citizens, they have developed a policy of multiculturalism –Multiculturalism – an acceptance of many cultures instead of just one

Canada’s Government Canada’s government is a constitutional monarch Canada’s government is a constitutional monarch –A constitutional monarchy is a government that has a constitution to explain the powers of government and owes allegiance to a monarch, such as a king or queen. –The British Monarch is Canada’s Head of State –The legislature is called the Parliament and has two bodies: the House of Commons and the Senate –The prime minister is the head of the government and runs the executive branch in the legislature

Canada’s Economy Canada’s industry is based on Natural Resources such as coal, timber, copper, fish, iron ore, petroleum and hydroelectric power to name a few Canada’s industry is based on Natural Resources such as coal, timber, copper, fish, iron ore, petroleum and hydroelectric power to name a few Trade is a big part of Canada’s Economy Trade is a big part of Canada’s Economy Transportation is also a factor of Canada’s economy, and it has many natural transportation corridors, such as the St. Lawrence Seaway Transportation is also a factor of Canada’s economy, and it has many natural transportation corridors, such as the St. Lawrence Seaway

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