1. Canada notes continued

2. 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.

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

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

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

6. Natural resources are important in the country.
Economy
Natural resources are important in the country.
Canada has the third largest oil reserves in the world.

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

8. Foods in Canada
1. Poutine – French fries with gravy and cheese curds

9. 2. Maple syrup – Quebec is the largest producer of maple syrup in the world.

10. 3. Game meat – boar, bison, venison, caribou and rabbit

11. 4. Cod tongue

12. 5. Arctic Char – fish

13. 6. Foie Gras – made of liver of a duck

14. Illustrate 2 things from the notes that you just took.
Assignment
Illustrate 2 things from the notes that you just took.