1. Cultural Geography of Canada

2. The Population More than 1/3 identify themselves as mixed ethnic origins Another 1 million identify as Inuit (Native American) or mixed European and Native American

4. Population Distribution 90% live near the U.S.-Canada borderborder People also live near waterways, natural resources, and places that support agriculture Most people live in urban areas

5. Canada’s Government Colonized by Great Britain and France Finally, in 1982 all ties were cut from Great Britain and it is a Constitutional Monarchy

6. Immigration Encouraged immigration from Great Britain Immigrants also came from Germany, Scandinavia, Ukraine, Japan, and China Sheltered escaped slaves from the U.S. French population became a minority

7. Quebec Independence Britain and France both colonized Canada The French population in Quebec has become the minority Want protection for their language and culture – French and English are official languages Separatism: breaking away and forming an independent country

8. NAFTA North America Free Trade Agreement Eliminates all tariffs and other trade barriers Canadians dislike being bombarded by American culture

9. The Wilderness Canada

10. Written Response Why are the U.S. and Canada able to have the longest undefended border in the world? What would motivate you to want independence from the U.S.?