1. Canada- Northern Neighbor to the USA

2. Map of Canada
What is the impact of location on the country of Canada?

3. Canada’s location Located north of the United States
Second largest country in the world
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the East, The Pacific Ocean on the west and the Arctic on the north

4. The Land
Towering mountains, clear lakes, and lush forests make Canada's far west a region of great natural beauty.
Farther inland, fields of wheat and other grains cover vast prairies in the central western part of Canada
In the north are arctic wastelands
largest population centers and industrial areas are near the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River in central eastern Canada
Fishing villages in the east bordering the Atlantic Ocean

5. Climate
varies from temperate in south to sub arctic and arctic in north

6. History and Development of Canada
SS6H4 Students will describe the impact of European contact on Canada
Essential question- What is the influence of the English and the French on Canada?

7. History First inhabitants came from Asia 15,000 years ago
Europeans who settled Canada came mainly from Great Britain and France
Canada came to be ruled by Great Britain from 1763 until 1931
Many French speaking people settled in Quebec- a province

8. Population
Speak English and French because of the influence of exploration by the French and British
Ottawa in the province of Ontario is the capitol of Canada
Greatest area of population located around the Great Lakes and the St Lawrence waterway
Picture of
Toronto, Canada's
largest city and
chief center of
industry

9. Great Lakes area

10. Government Government is a constitutional monarchy
King or queen of United Kingdom is head of state and symbolic leader, but very little real power
Has a parliamentary democracy- people elect members of parliament
Parliament chooses the prime minister, chief executive of country and head of military

11. Government Continued
Prime minister leads the sessions of parliament

12. Distribution of power in Canada
Federal government
Power divided between central government and ten provinces
Men and women 18 years and older may vote, but are not required to vote
Level of freedom is among the highest in the world

13. Economy Known for fertile farmland and rich natural resources
Manufacturing, farming, service industries are major economic activities
Government in Canada plays more direct role in economy- government provides health care
NAFTA- North American Free Trade Agreement- United States, Canada, and Mexico formed this to remove trade barriers

14. Literacy Rate
definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 99% literate

15. Contemporary issues in Canada Quebec’s Independent Movement
Important part of Canada
Electronics and computer industries based in Quebec
Some people in Quebec want to form an independent country
People in Quebec are afraid French language and cultural practices will be lost
Laws have been passed to protect the language and cultural heritage in Quebec
Separatists- those who want an independent Quebec