1. Chapter 14: CANADA TODAY (310-330)

2. CHAPTER INQUIRY
How have citizens reacted to the social and political changes that have been taking place in Canada since the 1960s?

3. TERMS Bilingualism Bicultural Refugees Immigrant Urbanization
Self-government
Points system

4. (Multiculturalism/Immigration Policy & Act)
MAIN CONCEPTS
1. A Diverse Society
(Multiculturalism/Immigration Policy & Act)
2. First Nations & Metis in Western Canada
(Self Government)
3. Francophones in Alberta & Canada
4. Urban & Rural Canada

5. For example, the Amazing Waste Race here at HT!
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
Citizenship means being members in community.
Every citizen of a country plays a part in making it a better place to live.
Citizenship brings responsibilities.
For example, the Amazing Waste Race here at HT!

6. DIVERSE SOCIETY
IMMIGRANT: A person who moves to a new country from his/her home country.
Until the second World War, the majority of people living here were either French or British descent.
BICULTURAL: Belief that Canada was built on two cultures.

7. A NEW IMMIGRATION POLICY
When immigrants from Western Europe slowed down coming to Canada, our country had to find a way to attract immigrants from other countries!
People not welcome in the past, were now allowed to move to Canada.
POINTS SYSTEM: Way to rate each person as they moved here.

8. POINTS SYSTEM: IMMIGRATION

9. IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1978 1960s-1970s Canada’s economy was booming
Country needed immigrants to fill jobs.
Created the Immigration Act of 1978:
Attract skilled, educated immigrants
Reunite families that have been separated
Accept REFUGES (people who were in danger in their own country)
Allow them all to become citizens

10. MULTICULTURALISM

11. MULTICULURALISM Policy of Multiculturalism in 1971:
Moved from BICULTURAL to MULTICULTURAL!
Policy of Multiculturalism in 1971:
Each culture/group makes an important contribution to Canadian society.
Government should help Canadians protect & enhance cultures.
Government should promote respect & equality for all Canadians.

13. CITIZENS RIGHTS 1982 = Charter of Rights & Freedoms became law.
One section is “Individual Rights”
Voting
Belong to any organization or political party
Fair trial (Crime)
Practice any religion
Run for political office
Move freely from place to place in Canada

14. FIRST NATIONS & METIS in Western Canada
Aboriginal Baby Boom:
The generation of babies born after the second World War. Young Aboriginal peoples were having babies! This boom gave them a chance to strengthen their culture.
This large # of young people caused some problems:
More schools & houses needed
Better health care is needed
More jobs will be needed

16. FIRST NATIONS & METIS in Western Canada
Self Government:
The ability of First Nations and Inuit to make the decisions that affect their lives.
They regained some control over their communities.
They want other Canadians to recognize self government and respect their decisions.

17. Francophones in AB & Canada
For ¼ Canadians, French is their first language
Francophone or French immersion Schools
Official Languages Act – Now every Canadian had the right to speak/use French or English.
Except for New Brunswick, all other provinces are UNILINGUAL (Do not provide everyday services in both French & English)

18. FRANCO-ALBERTANS Crystal Plamondon (Singer)
She sings in English, French & Cree.
(Only watch a few minutes!)

19. URBAN & RURAL CANADA
* Majority of people live in the Urban areas of Canada. Urbanization: steady movement of people from rural (country sides) to urban city centers.

20. LEDUC, ALBERTA

21. Why Did People Migrate Away From Countryside?
Jobs
Larger, but Fewer, Farms
Rural Towns Shrinking
Newcomers preferred Cities

22. THE END         You have responsibilities in your family.
Citizens have responsibilities in Canada.
Citizenship means accepting that not all Canadians share the same group identity. It also means accepting the bilingual nature of our country.

23. YOU TUBE CLIPS
(Immigration) (Self Government) (Post War Baby Boom: Just watch a couple of moments) (Urbanization in Canada)