1. Factors Shaping How Canada is Governed
Mr. Cowan
Futures Forum
FHCI

2. A Diverse Cultural History
First self-governing nations were the Aboriginal peoples
French were the first European settlers (new ideas)
British settlers brought their traditions
Immigration reshaped Canadian community

3. Geography Canada is a massive country
People in different regions face different problems
They want different things from the government

4. Values, Beliefs, Ideologies
Canadians share values
They also disagree on many issues
Social, Political, Economic issues

5. Economics Government runs our education and health care systems
Canada faces many economic challenges: huge gap between the rich and the poor

6. Technology and Industry
Canada is a very well developed country
Many opportunities and challenges

7. Global Forces World events influence our decisions
US is a main influence