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Canada
Provinces Territories
Quebec YukonOntario NorthwestSaskatchewan NunavutBritish ColumbiaNova ScotiaAlbertaManitobaPrince Edward IslandNew BrunswickNew Foundland
A province is a political boundary that divides Canada into different regions. Provinces are equivalent to our states.
Queen Elizabeth II
Government
Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. This means Canadians recognize The Queen as their Head of State. The Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson, carries out Her Majesty’s duties in Canada. The Prime Minister is the Head of Government. Together, they make up the Executive Branch of the Government.
Governor GeneralAdrienne Clarkson
Prime MinisterJean Chetien
With its great natural resources, skilled labor force,
and modern capital plant Canada enjoys solid economic
prospects. Canada has changed from being a rural, agricultural society to being
primarily industrial and urban.
Canada’s economy is related to producing goods and services. This is done through importing and exporting goods. Importing goods is when Canada buys, then sells goods that are developed in other countries, such as the United States. Exporting goods, is when Canada ships their goods to other countries to be sold.
Which country does Canada import most of its goods from?
Office Machinery
Where does Canada export most of its goods to?
Corn Wheat Metals Lumber Newsprint
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Many famous Canadians have made important contributions to world culture, cinematography, television, music, and literature.
Celine Dion Alex Trebek
Wayne Gretsky Alexander Graham Bell