1. Ch. 6: Canada

2. Lesson 1

3. located on the North American continent
Location
located on the North American continent
portions of Northern Canada lie above the Arctic Circle

4. Canada is organized into provinces (10) and territories (3).
The capital of Canada is Ottawa, located in Ontario.

5. the Pacific Ocean on the west the Arctic Ocean on the north
Canada’s borders
Canada is bordered by:
the Pacific Ocean on the west
the Arctic Ocean on the north

6. the Atlantic Ocean on the east
United States on the south

7. United States is the only land border that Canada has

8. Alberta and Saskatchewan are both landlocked.

9. Lesson 2
History and government

10. 3 main indigenous groups: 1. Inuit 2. Metis 3. First Nations
History & government
3 main indigenous groups:
1. Inuit
2. Metis
3. First Nations

11. French explorers helped establish claims to the region.
history
French explorers helped establish claims to the region.
Britain arrived later.

12. Both countries were drawn to riches in the region.
Canada was created as a dominion to Great Britain.

13. Canada is a constitutional monarchy. It has 3 levels:
Government
Canada is a constitutional monarchy.
It has 3 levels:

14. 3 Levels of government
1. Federal
2. Provincial
3. Municipal/Local

15. 2. Parliament – includes the House of Commons and Senate
This element is led by the Prime Minister who is the official head of government

16. 3. Supreme Court of Canada – the highest court in the country

17. Lesson 3
Canada today

18. In 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was created.
Modern Canada
In 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was created.
NAFTA eliminated all taxes and trade barriers between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

19. English and French are the official languages of Canada.
French is spoken mainly in Quebec.

20. Christianity is the major religion in Canada.
The literacy rate is 99%.

21. Canadians have a low infant mortality rate and long life expectancy rate.

22. Canada is the 2nd largest producer of hydroelectricity.

23. Foods in Canada 1. Poutine – French fries with gravy and cheese curds
2. Maple syrup – Quebec is the largest producer of maple syrup in the world.
3. Game meat – boar, bison, venison, caribou and rabbit

24. 4. Cod tongue
5. Arctic Char – fish
6. Foie Gras – made of liver of a duck