Canada

Independence Day: July 1 (1867) National Day: July 1 Name: Canada Language: English, French Capital: Ottawa
The National Flag – the Maple Leaf Flag
David Johnston (Oct, 2010)
Legislative power The bicameral Parliament (两院制） the Senate--105 members appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The House of Commons--308 members.
a horizontal rectangle with three vertical bars Two bars in red on each side--the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The white in the middle-- the vast land of Canada covered with snow for more than 100 days a year. A red maple leaf -- all the people in Canada.
Functions of multiculturalism



Help overcome ethnocentralism Create harmony among nationalities Promote economic development Ensure equality of nationalities Enrich Canadian culture
2. Geography


second largest country after Russia. It lies to the north of the United States, to the south the Arctic Ocean, to the west of the Atlantic Ocean and to the east of the Pacific Ocean. 10 provinces and 3 territorieare the features of Canadian?—hard to define The reasons for the lack of identity:

140 nationalities weak cultural foundation Immigration country Large territory and different topography—leads to different way of living

Politics of Canada

constitutional monarchy (the British model) a federal system with strong democratic traditions (the US model).
4. The Government and Politics

Policy of multiculturalism
Canadian Character

Love peace: not as aggressive Hospitable Cherish life
History of Canada
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Prehistory: Native Indians European Exploration Vikings New France: the eastern coast of Canada in the 16th century European colonization: since the 17th century,
2.2 Topography




east--mountainous provinces with long, irregular coastlines. The west part -- mountain ranges from north to south, including the Rockies. The St. Lawrence plain and the interior continental Most of northern Canada--wilderness or frozen wasteland.
An Introduction to Canada
The National Anthem of Canada
O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Problems of multiculturalism



Lack of main culture—lack of sense of belongings Regionalism Americanization
5.5 Education


9-year compulsory Education. 88 universities in Canada: Good universities are public ones
The Laval University拉瓦勒大学


the first institution in North America to offer higher education in French. Quebec City . top ten of Canadian universities




a self-governing member of the British commonwealth nations. a constitutional monarchy The head of the state--the governor-general the governor-general--no political power, ceremonial role The head of the government--the prime minister (five years for a term)
Niagara Falls
Ottawa
Toronto-----CN Tower
Vancouver
Quebec
St. Lawrence River
Canadian Rockies
University of British Columbia
1. Major Facts about Canada
St. Lawrence River
Canadian Rockies
2.3 Climate

long, cold winters with deep snow the climate -- generally unfavorable a major part of the population lives along the southern border
2.4 Natural resources
water power, water transportation route ---15% of lakes in the world fish forests: One forth of forest resources furs: the finest skins mineral resources fuel minerals and natural gas
5. Population and race
Population: 31st in population in the world (32,623,500) 89% of the country-- no permanent population. 80% of the population--in large cities in the south.
Rivers
Mackenzie River 马更些河 Yukon River 育空河 St. Lawrence River

Lakes
Great Bear Lake Great Slave Lake Winnipeg Lake温尼伯湖 Lake Superior Lake Michigan Lake Huron Lake Ontario Lake Erie

3. The Economy—developed countries
resource-based a service economy-- 60% of domestic output The Exports of Canada : trading partner--the United States.
The University Of Toronto
The largest university of Canada