Canadian Citizenship Preparation Workshop

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1 Canadian Citizenship Preparation Workshop

2 Structure of Workshop Day One Introduction to Citizenship Test 9:40 10:00 What to expect Tips for Studying Canadian History I From First Contact to Confederation 10:00 11:00 Break Refreshments and Questions 11:00 11:45 Canadian History II From Confederation to Present Day 11:45 12:45 Questions and Feedback 12:45 1:30

3 Structure of Workshop Day Two Canadian Geography 10:00 11:00 Provinces, Regions, People and Culture Break 11:00 11:45 Refreshments and Questions Canadian Government 11:45 12:45 Rights and Responsibilities Structure of Government System Elections Judiciary and Enforcement Questions and Feedback 12:45 1:30

4 The Citizenship Test What to Expect IRCC Video

5 The Citizenship Test What to Expect Summary of Important Points All answers to questions on test are found in the study guide Information Letter for test should arrive two weeks before test, Start studying now Plan on 2 hours Test is only part of the process Arrive 15 minutes before time on invitation to register Very important to attend if possible contact IRCC immediately if you cannot make this date

6 The Citizenship Test What to Expect Bring The notice from IRCC 2 pieces of personal id (with photograph and signature) Original documents that support your citizenship application PR card Passports and travel documents ***Documents can be checked both before and after test

7 The Citizenship Test What to Expect The Test 30 Minutes 20 Questions Must get 15 / 20 correct Some questions are Multiple Choice; others are True / False Only one correct answer Circle or Blacken correct answer on answer sheet o Follow instructions Results after the test

8 The Citizenship Test What to Expect After the test Get Test Results from the IRCC officer Mini-Interview Officer may ask you questions about your application o o Travel Record Employment Record o Family Situation Speak to a Settlement Worker ahead of time if you have concerns If Pass Invitation to Oath of Citizenship Ceremony

9 The Citizenship Test What to Expect After the test If I Don t Pass? Second Chance (Last Chance) Invitation usually in 4-8 weeks If I Fail Again? Full Interview with Citizenship Officer minutes Will test o o Knowledge of Canada Language

10 The Citizenship Test Study Tips Tips Anything in black, bullets or italics is very important Don t miss the side bars and information below and on the sides of pages Questions can come from any piece of information in the book Titles of sections are categories for questions Study P. 8 51, and you need to try to memorize as much as possible Take a class, get a study buddy, or even find a tutor Take as many practice tests as you can Use only information from the book, not other information to answer test questions Go in feeling like a Canadian knowledge machine!

11 Canadian History Overview for understanding Details in book Part One: First Contact to Confederation BCE to 1867 CE Much of early Canadian History was not written Part Two: Confederation to Present 1867 to 2018 CE Canada as a country

12 First Peoples of Canada Aboriginal peoples have been in Canada over 10,000 years Occupied every region of Canada (West Coast, Arctic, Prairies, etc.) Many cultures and languages Hunter / gatherers Cree and Dene Farmers Huron and Iroquois Nomadic Sioux and Blackfoot (followed buffalo) Permanent Villages Iroquois and West Coast Natives (Squamish and Haida) Warfare occurred Competition for land, resources and prestige

13 First Peoples of Canada

14 First Peoples of Canada Pictures of various first nations groups

15 First Peoples of Canada Pictures of various first nations groups

16 First Peoples of Canada Pictures of various first nations groups

17 Arrival of Europeans First Contact 1000 CE - Vikings arrive in Newfoundland Settlement at L Anse aux Meadows

18 Arrival of Europeans Exploration The Big 3 explorers: John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Samuel de Champlain 1497 CE John Cabot (an Italian sailing for England) First to map Canada s Atlantic Claims New found land for England England begins to settle in 1610

19 Arrival of Europeans Exploration The Big 3 explorers: John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Samuel de Champlain Jacques Cartier (France) Makes 3 voyages to Canada Claims the land for King Francis I of France. Calls it New France Creates Canada s name by accident Kanata was the Iroquois word for village Canada begins appearing on maps in 1550 s

20 Arrival of Europeans Exploration The Big 3 explorers: John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Samuel de Champlain Samuel de Champlain founds first European towns in New France 1604 St. Croix Island in Maine, USA 1604 Port Royal, Nova Scotia 1608 Builds a fortress at Quebec City France allies with several first nations: Algonquin, Montagnais and Huron peoples Enemies with a very powerful first nation, the Iroquois

21 New France French Empire Spread from Hudson Bay to Gulf of Mexico

22 Early Economy (Fur Trade) Demand for beaver pelts (and other furs) in Europe Becomes symbol of Canada

23 Early Economy (Fur Trade) Aboriginal peoples traded with French and English French used voyageurs and coureurs de bois who travelled by canoe English, Hudson s Bay Company from 1670 built trade forts across North America Competed with French for 100 years

24 England and France war over North America England colonies become richer and have more people France and England fought several times in the 1700s Final battle in 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham outside Quebec City British General Brigadier James Wolfe (dies in battle) French General Marquis de Montcalm (also dies in battle)

25 What to do with New France? England renames New France to The Province of Quebec Many French and Catholic people now living in British Empire Called habitants or Canadiens England passes Quebec Act in Allows religious freedom for Catholics French could hold public office Restored French civil law

26 American Revolution 1776 American revolution begins English colonies south of Quebec declare independence America was divided into people who supported independence and the king, Loyalists When Britain lost the war, over 40,000 loyalists went to Quebec and Nova Scotia to escape the new USA

27 American Revolution

28 Division of Quebec and new Democracy Many English people in Canada now Constitution Act of 1791 divides Quebec into: Upper Canada (later called Ontario) English people, Protestant Lower Canada (later called Quebec again) French people, Catholic Together called the Canadas Act allows Upper and Lower Canada s first legislative assembly elected by the people. Atlantic colonies gain representative assemblies earlier: Nova Scotia 1758, Prince Edward Island 1773, New Brunswick

29 Growing Economy Fur trade continues Hudson s Bay has forts in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Fort Langley Also Farming, Fishing, and Timber are important First financial institutions are opened Montreal Stock Exchange in 1832

30 War of 1812 The Invasion of Canada America and England went to war in 1812 England was fighting Napoleon in Europe America was upset with England over shipping Canada looked easy to take over British, Canadian volunteers and First Nations peoples defended Canada War ended in 1814 America failed to conquer Canada Today s border was mostly set at end of war

31 War of 1812 The Invasion of Canada

32 War of 1812 The Invasion of Canada 1813 USA burns down Canadian parliament in York (Toronto) 1814 British burn down White House in Washington DC Important People: Isaac Brock early leader of British army in Canada Took Detroit, died defending Queenston Heights near Niagara Charles de Salaberry 460 French-Canadians defeated an army of 4000 Americans south of Montreal Chief Tecumseh leader of First Nations forces Duke of Wellington and Laura Secord (in book)

33 Two rebellions in Canada 1830s reformers in both French and English Canada wanted more democracy like in the USA In both Toronto and Montreal had separate rebellions Rebellions did not have enough public support British defeated the rebels Lord Durham, sent by England to report on the rebellion recommended: Upper and Lower Canada become one province united again (1840) Canada be given Responsible Government

34 Upper and Lower Canada United Responsible Government the crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representative in order to govern If the government loses a confidence vote then it must resign First leader of responsible government in Canada: Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine in 1849 (French Canadian)

35 Confederation From Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada worked to create a new country The representatives are called The Fathers of Confederation

36 Confederation Created two levels of government for Canada Federal and Provincial First four provinces of Canada: Nova Scotia New Brunswick Canada was divided in 2 again (Ontario and Quebec)

37 Confederation

38 Confederation British North America Act passed by England in Dominion of Canada was born on July 1 st, 1867 Dominion Day is now Canada Day Important People: Sir John A. MacDonald Canada s first Prime Minister Old $10 Bill Sir George-Etienne Cartier Led Quebec into Confederation Helped negotiate Manitoba, NWT, and BC into Canada

39 Break

40 Do I need to memorize the dates of the provinces entering Canada Yes. You must know the order and the dates. There are questions about this.

41 The Riel Rebellions In 1869, the Metis were upset that Canada took over their territory without asking them Lived in Winnipeg area Louis Riel and his Metis army took over Fort Garry (Winnipeg) Canada sent its army to take back the city in 1870 Created the new province of Manitoba Riel escaped to the USA North West Mounted Police (today the RCMP) were set up in 1873 to pacify the west and help negotiate with the Indians

42 The Riel Rebellions

43 The Riel Rebellions In 1885, Riel returned to Canada to help the native people in Saskatchewan fight against Canadian settlers The second rebellion failed again and Louis Riel was executed Today, he is seen as a hero, a defender of the Metis and the father of Manitoba Important People Gabriel Dumont Riel s military leader Sam Steele a great frontier hero and mounted policeman

44 The Railway BC joined Canada in 1871 with the promise of a railway across the country Canadian Pacific Railway was completed in 1885 Many Chinese helped to build the railway in the 1870s and 1880s Faced discrimination Head Tax on immigration

45 Western Settlement 1890s and early 1900s Railway allowed immigration to the west Sir Wilfred Laurier ($5 dollar bill) Canada wanted as many immigrants as possible British, Americans, Ukrainians, Polish, and other European farmers

46 First World War Germany invade Belgium and France in 1914 Canada supported Britain when they declared war Out of a total population of 8 million, Canada sent 600,000 soldiers to Europe. IMAGE

47 First World War In April 1917, Canada defeated Germany at Vimy Ridge A very important battle in Canada s history First British victory of WWI Gave Canada a reputation and pride In 1918, Canadian troops were led by their own General Sir Arthur Currie Canada s greatest soldier

48 Women get the Vote At Confederation, only white male property-owners could vote Women s Suffrage Fought for the vote Leader Dr. Emily Stowe, first female doctor in Canada 1916 Manitoba is first province to give women the vote 1917 Canada gives women the right to vote in federal elections First nurses in WWI, and then rest of women in First woman member of parliament (Agnes Macphail)

49 Between the Wars 1920s Roaring Twenties Boom times, strong economy 1929 Stock Market Crash and Great Depression Dirty Thirties High Unemployment (27%), Drought, Businesses went under Demand for Social systems minimum wage, standard work week, employment insurance

50 World War II

51 World War II Canada declares war against Nazi Germany One million Canadian soldiers served in the war Losses: Battle of Hong Kong 1941 vs. Japan Raid on Dieppe, France 1942 vs. Germany

52 World War II Successes: Royal Canadian Air Force 130,000 air crew trained in Canada Battle of the Atlantic Canadian Navy protected ships against German submarines End of the war, Canada had the 3 rd largest navy in the world

53 World War II Successes: D-Day 15,000 Canadians landed on Juno Beach on June 6, 1944 Netherlands Canada defeated Germany in the Netherlands in

54 Modern Canada Economy Canada becomes closer to United States and major trading partner Now has one of the strongest economies Enjoy one of the world s highest standards of living With Prosperity, Canada builds social assistance Health Act ensures everyone can see medical help Employment Insurance introduced in 1940 Pension Plans in 1965

55 Modern Canada Canada increases international presence More and more independent from England over time joined NATO during the Cold War joined the UN army in the Korean War Joins peace-keeping missions

56 Modern Canada Quebec French-Canadian culture begins a rapid time of change in the 1960s The Quiet Revolution Many Quebecers wished to separate from Canada 1969 Official Languages Act Makes Canada a bilingual country officially 1980 and 1995 Quebec has referendums to leave Canada Quebec voted to stay in Canada both times

57 Modern Canada Important Canadians: Terry Fox Alexander Graham Bell Joseph-Armand Bombardier Sir Sandford Fleming Evans and Woodward Reginald Fessenden Dr. Wilder Penfield Greatest living Canadian Dr. John A. Hopps SPAR Aerospace Lazaridis and Balsillie Sir Fredrick Banting

58 Questions