Canadian Citizenship Exam Preparation

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1 Canadian Citizenship Exam Preparation Adapted from the Discover Canada Study Guide for Grande Prairie Public Library by Bartlomiej A. Lenart June 14-15, 2014 Images reused in accordance with the Creative Commons License

2 Three Founding People of Canada Aboriginal People First Nations Aboriginal people who are not Inuit or Metis Inuit Live in scattered communities across the Arctic Métis People of Aboriginal and European ancestry French Acadians Descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604 Quebecers Are the people of Quebec British Who We Are (p. 10) 2

3 CANADA S HISTORY OVERVIEW Pre-Colonization Vikings Aboriginals European Contact Royal New France Establishment Colonial Wars Canada Under British Rule American Revolution and the Loyalists Upper and Lower Canada War of 1812 Rebellions of Confederation (1867) Post-Confederation Canada The Louis Riel Rebellion Canadian Pacific Railway The World Wars and Inter-War Period WWI Women s Suffrage The Great Depression WWII Modern Canada (Post WWII) Canada s History (pp ) 3

4 PRE-COLONIZATION Vikings Vikings came around 1000 AD and built a settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland. It did not survive. Canada s History (pp ) 4

5 PRE-COLONIZATION Aboriginal People Called Indians because first explorers, famously Christopher Columbus in 1492, thought they had reached East Indies Lived off the land through hunting, gathering, and agriculture (some tribes only) Large number died from exposure to European diseases Canada s History (pp ) 5

6 PRE-COLONIZATION First Europeans 1497, John Cabot was the first to a draw a map of Canada s east coast He was an Italian explorer commissioned by Henry VII of England Canada s History (pp ) 6

7 PRE-COLONIZATION First Europeans , Jacques Cartier, a French explorer, made 3 voyages, claiming land for France. He heard the Iroquois using the word kanata (meaning village) Canada s History (pp ) 7

8 ROYAL NEW FRANCE Establishment In 1604, French explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel Champlain first settled present day Maine and Nova Scotia (though neither Canada nor the USA existed at the time) New France was established in 1608 by de Monts and de Champlain at present day Quebec City. Canada s History (pp ) 8

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10 ROYAL NEW FRANCE Colonial Wars In 1670, Hudson s Bay Company was granted trading rights by King Charles II of England Canada s History (pp ) 10

11 The Hudson s Bay Company is still around... Canada s History (pp ) 11

12 ROYAL NEW FRANCE Colonial Wars For the next 100 years, the HBC competed with French traders The English colonies eventually became richer and more populous than New France In 1700s, the French and the British battled for control of North America Canada s History (pp ) 12

13 ROYAL NEW FRANCE Colonial Wars In 1759, the British defeated the French in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham at Quebec City Canada s History (pp ) 13

14 ROYAL NEW FRANCE Colonial Wars After the war, New France was re-named by the British to Province of Quebec, a name it still bears Because the French settlers were Catholics and the British were Protestant, the Quebec Act of 1774 was passed so that the French settlers were allowed religious freedom The act also permitted Catholics to hold public office, something that was not allowed in Britain at the time The act established English Criminal Law and French Civil Law Canada s History (pp ) 14

15 CANADA UNDER BRITISH RULE American Revolution and the Loyalists In 1776, the 13 colonies to the south of Quebec declared independence and the United States was formed people loyal to the British crown left and settled in Nova Scotia and Quebec Canada s History (pp ) 15

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17 CANADA UNDER BRITISH RULE Upper and Lower Canada The Constitutional Act of 1791 divided the Province of Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada and granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people Upper Canada: English-Speaking, Protestant, and mostly Loyalist Upper Canada is present-day Ontario Lower Canada: French-Speaking, Catholic Canada s History (pp ) 17

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19 CANADA UNDER BRITISH RULE Upper and Lower Canada Notice that Upper Canada is actually below Lower Canada Canada s History (pp ) 19

20 CANADA UNDER BRITISH RULE War of 1812 The British Royal Navy ruled the seas and interfered with American shipping The Americans thought it would be easy to conquer Canada, which was a British colony and so, in 1812, they launched an invasion In 1813, the Americans burned down the Government House and Parliament Buildings in present-day Toronto (then York) In 1814, the British burned down the White House The war ended in 1814, all territory was returned, and the presentday Canada-USA border is partly an outcome of this conflict Canada s History (pp ) 20

21 CANADA UNDER BRITISH RULE Rebellions of Reformers in Upper and Lower Canada staged armed rebellions in order to attain democracy and political autonomy from Britain Lord Durham, an English reformer, was sent to report on these rebellions and recommended that Upper and Lower Canada be merged and given Responsible Government Responsible Government meant that the Ministers of the Crown (who were appointed by Britain) needed to have the support of the democratically elected representatives...without support, they could not govern Upper and Lower Canada were merged and Responsible Government was instituted in 1840 Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine was the first leader of responsible government in Canada (not the first prime minister since Canada was not yet a country) Canada s History (pp ) 21

22 CANADA UNDER BRITISH RULE Confederation 1867 The British Parliament passed the British North America Act in 1867 Confederation means to unite Since the Provinces united under the British North America Act, the birth of Canada is known as Confederation We celebrate Canada Day on July 1 Canada s History (pp ) 22

23 CANADA UNDER BRITISH RULE Confederation : Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick 1870: Manitoba, Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) 1871: British Columbia 1873: Prince Edward Island 1880: The Arctic Islands become part of N.W.T. 1898: Yukon Territory 1905: Alberta, Saskatchewan 1949: Newfoundland and Labrador 1999: Nunavut Canada s History (pp ) 23

24 CANADA UNDER BRITISH RULE Confederation 1867 Canada s First Prime Minister: Sir John Alexander Macdonald Canada s History (pp ) 24

25 POST-CONFEDERATION CANADA The Louis Riel Rebellion Riel led two rebellions against Canada (1869 & 1885) on behalf of Métis rights Manitoba was established as a result (and the Métis resettled there) Riel was executed for high treason However, in the eyes of the Métis, he is seen as a hero and defender of Métis rights, as well as the father of Manitoba Canada s History (pp ) 25

26 POST-CONFEDERATION CANADA The Louis Riel Rebellion Some Vocabulary: Métis: Children of European Settlers and North American Natives (mostly French and Aboriginal) There used to be a distinction between French Métis and Anglo Métis, but today, these two culturally diverse groups have coalesced into one Métis tradition High Treason: criminal disloyalty towards one s country Louis Riel 26 Canada s History (pp )

27 POST-CONFEDERATION CANADA The Louis Riel Statue in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada s History (pp ) 27

28 POST-CONFEDERATION CANADA The Canadian Pacific Railway The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) was completed in 1885 Donald Smith, the director of the CPR, drives in the final spike of the Railway on November 7, 1885 Canada s History (pp ) 28

29 POST-CONFEDERATION CANADA The Canadian Pacific Railway One million British and one million Americans immigrated to Canada during the economic boom of the 1890s and 1900s The railway made it possible for 170,000 Ukrainians, 115,000 Poles, and tens of thousands of Germans, French, Norwegians, and Swedes to settle the west (mostly farmers) Chinese railroad workers played an important role in the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway Canada s History (pp ) 29

30 THE WORLD WARS AND INTER-WAR PERIOD World War I (a.k.a. The Great War) When Britain declared war on Germany, Ottawa formed the Canadian Expeditionary Force (later known as the Canadian Corps) Over 600,000 Canadians served, 60,000 killed, 170,000 wounded Vimy Ridge (April 1917) 10,000 killed or wounded (April 9 is Vimy Day) Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour in battle Internment of Austro-Hungarian subjects Mainly Ukrainian men November 11, 1918: End of WWI (in Canada, this is Remembrance Day) Gen. Sir Arthur Currie is considered to be Canada s greatest soldier in WWI He was a great strategist, first Canadian full general, and he is unique in that he started at the very lowest rung in the military 30 Canada s History (pp )

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32 THE WORLD WARS AND INTER-WAR PERIOD Women s Suffrage Suffrage means the right to vote At the time of confederation, only property-owning adult white males could vote 1917: battle front nurses and women related to men in active wartime service get the vote 1918: most Canadian female citizens over 21 are granted the right to vote Canada s History (pp ) 32

33 THE WORLD WARS AND INTER-WAR PERIOD The Great Depression After WWI, the British Empire evolved into the British Commonwealth of Nations Stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression (the Dirty Thirties ) Unemployment reached 27% The Bank of Canada created in 1934 in order to bring stability to the financial system Canada s History (pp ) 33

34 THE WORLD WARS AND INTER-WAR PERIOD The Great Depression The Dirty Thirties refers to a period of severe dust storms that coincided with the depression and damaged the ecology and agriculture in the US and the Canadian Prairies in the 1930s. Canada s History (pp ) 34

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37 THE WORLD WARS AND INTER-WAR PERIOD World War II Over 1,000,000 Canadians served, 44,000 killed Relocation and forcible sale of property of West Coast Japanese Canadians (Canada apologized in 1988) During the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 (now known as D-Day), the Canadian Forces made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazism and Fascism in Europe Canada s History (pp ) 37

38 MODERN CANADA Constitution Act of 1982 This is an important act as it allows Canada to change its constitution without asking for approval of the British Government The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the Constitution Act (it forms the first 35 sections of the Act) Modern Canada (pp ) 38

39 MODERN CANADA Canada is part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD), & United Nations (UN) Modern Canada (pp ) 39

40 A Modern Society: Equality Canada believes in the equality of men and women Right to vote 1918: most provinces granted women s suffrage 1940: Quebec granted women s suffrage 1948: Japanese-Canadians were granted the right to vote 1960: Aboriginal people were granted the right to vote Modern Canada (pp ) 40

41 A Modern Society: Social Programs The Canada Health Act: ensures common elements and basic standard of coverage Unemployment Insurance (now called Employment Insurance): introduced in 1940 Old Age Security: introduced in 1927 Canada and Quebec Pension Plans: introduced in 1965 Canada has a publicly funded primary and secondary education system Modern Canada (pp ) 41

42 A Modern Society: Multiculturalism Official Languages Act (1969): guarantees French language rights and services in the federal government across Canada Quebec Sovereignty Referendums of 1980 and 1995 By the 1960s, one third of the Canadian population was composed of people with backgrounds other than British or French Modern Canada (pp ) 42

43 Arts and Culture Group of Seven Donovan Bailey (1996 Olympics) Wayne Gretzky ( , Edmonton Oilers) Terry Fox (1980, Marathon of Hope) Modern Canada (pp ) 43

44 The Group of Seven 44

45 A Painting by one of the members of the Group of Seven 45

46 Donovan Bailey Born in Jamaica, he emigrated to Canada at the age of 13 and in 1996, he was the fastest man on earth (running 100m in less than 10 seconds) 46

47 47 One of the Greatest Hockey Player in the NHL

48 Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope to raise money for Cancer research. He ran the equivalent of one marathon every day! He never finished the cross-country run since the cancer that cost him his leg returned and eventually killed him 48

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50 Q: Where will the Exam Be Held? A: Teresa Sargent Hall (Montrose Cultural Center) - Which is here in the Library Q: How long did it take you to go through the procedure and the test? A: Be prepared to spend a lot of time - altogether the whole procedure took us some 3-4 hours. If you work - take at least half a day off. The actual test time is only 30 minutes and we completed it in minutes. But before the test starts, the facilitators need to carefully check each person's documents so that took about 2.5 hours. NOTE: This could be different in G.P. Q: How many questions were there? A: It is a multiple-choice test with twenty questions. They cover your rights and responsibilities as a citizen, Canadian government, history, symbols, geography, elections, and voting procedures. Q: Was there anything about the test that surprised you? A: I studied hard, but still 2-3 of the questions were totally new to me. I was quite surprised. There is a lot a material to cover, it is not a joke. Q: Do you have any advice for people who will be taking the test? A: Study and be prepared. For the day of the test - try not to plan important appointments for after the test. You don't know exactly when you will finish. Bring snacks with you and expect a long wait. If you have small kids - I would advise people to arrange babysitting for them, because it is not convenient for kids to wait for such a long time. As a busy mom, I actually enjoyed the time with my husband, we went for a coffee after the test! :-) Q: What happened after the test? How did you find out that you passed? A: I asked the facilitators and I was told that I will receive a letter by mail and that if I have passed, the letter will be green! The letter came between two and five weeks later. There was a date for a citizenship ceremony to attend soon and a list of the documents we should bring. NOTE: The Official Website states that you will know immediately It sounds like there are multiple versions of the tests (you may be asked to write a version number on your scantron)...or the officer will do it for you...i am not exactly sure. It sounds like the test may be written on scantrons (but you will have a question booklet as well), but if the results are given immediately, maybe there is a new system in place. Regarding scantrons: try not to erase 50

51 TAKING THE TEST Your test may be written or oral. We decide if your test will be written or oral based on a number of things. For example, if you have trouble reading and writing in English or French, you will have an oral test. Oral tests are done through an interview with a citizenship judge. When you come for your written or oral test, bring: the original documents you sent with your application and any passport or travel documents you used in the four years before you applied. AFTER THE TEST We will give you the results of your test right after you take it. If you pass and meet the others requirements for citizenship, we may give you a ceremony date at the same time we give you the results. If we do not, we will mail you a letter with the date and time of your ceremony. The ceremony will usually take place within six months after your test. At the ceremony, you will take the Oath of Citizenship and get a citizenship certificate. If you do not pass the written test, but meet the other requirements for citizenship, we will schedule you for a second test. If you do not pass the second test, we will send you a notice telling you to come to an interview with a citizenship judge. The interview will last 30 to 90 minutes. At that interview, the judge will ask you the test questions orally so you have another chance to show that you meet all the conditions (including knowledge and language). If you are asked to go to an interview, but you applied for citizenship with your family by sending your applications in the same envelope, we will process your application separately from your family's unless you want them to be processed together. More Questions and Answers: 51

52 How Much Do You Know About Your Government: Federal Government Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II Governor General: David Lloyd Johnston Prime Minister: Stephen Harper Political Party in Power: Conservative Party Official Opposition Leader: Thomas Mulcair Official Opposition Party: NDP Names of Other Opposition Parties and Leaders: Liberal Party: Justin Trudeau Bloc Quebecois: Daniel Paille Green Party: Elizabeth May Our MP in Ottawa: Chris Warkentin (Conservative Party) Our Federal Electoral District is: Peace River 52

53 How Much Do You Know About Your Government: Provincial Government Lieutenant Governor of Alberta: Donald S. Ethell Premier of Alberta: Dave Hancock The Provincial Party in power in Alberta: Progressive Conservative Party Opposition: The Wildrose Party has the most opposition seats in the Assembly, which makes it the Official Opposition. The Alberta Liberal Party and Alberta New Democratic Party also sit in opposition. Albertan Provincial Representative: Rona Ambrose (Northern Alberta representative) Jason Kenney (Southern Alberta representative) 53

54 How Much Do You Know About Your Government: Municipal Government Municipality: The Municipality of Grande Prairie Mayor of Grande Prairie: Bill Given 54

55 Canada Today Largest Groups Today English, French, Scottish, Irish, German, Italian, Chinese, Aboriginal, Ukrainian, Dutch, South Asian, and Scandinavian. Since 1970s, most immigrants from Asia Language After English, Chinese is second most spoken language at home in Vancouver & Toronto Religion Majority of Canadians identify as Christian Roman Catholic, then Protestant Who We Are (pp ) 55

56 Canada Today Canada is the second largest country on earth Canada spans 10 million square kilometres Canada is surrounded by 3 oceans Pacific Ocean to the West Arctic Ocean to the North Atlantic Ocean to the East Canada is made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories Canada has a population of 33 million The United States of America borders Canada on the south Canada s Regions (pp ) 56

57 Canada Canada s Regions (pp ) 57

58 The Great Lakes Located between Ontario and the United States Canada s Regions (pp ) 58

59 The Great Lakes as seen from Space Canada s Regions (pp ) 59

60 The Atlantic Provinces Newfoundland and Labrador Capital City: St. John s Economy: offshore oil and gas Nova Scotia Capital City: Halifax Economy: offshore oil and gas New Brunswick Capital City: Fredericton Economy: forestry, agriculture, mining, food processing, tourism Prince Edward Island Capital City: Charlottetown Smallest in Land Size Famous for Anne of Green Gables Canada s Regions (pp ) 60

61 The Central Provinces Ontario Capital City: Toronto Capital City of Canada: Ottawa Economy: agriculture, vineyards Quebec Capital City: Quebec city Economy: forestry, energy, mining Most French Speaking Canadians reside in Quebec. However, Quebec is not Bi-Lingual. The official language in Quebec is French. The only province in Canada that is completely Bi-Lingual is New Brunswick. The Central Provinces are known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada Canada s Regions (pp ) 61

62 The Prairie Provinces Alberta Capital City: Edmonton Economy: cattle, agriculture, oil Saskatchewan Capital City: Regina Economy: agriculture Known as wheat province Also has richest uranium deposits Manitoba Capital City: Winnipeg Economy: agriculture, mining, hydro-electric power The Prairie Provinces are known for their fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources Canada s Regions (pp ) 62

63 The West Coast British Columbia Capital City: Victoria Economy: forestry (lumber, pulp) As well as: mining, fishing, fruit Known for park systems (about 600 provincial parks) Canada s Regions (pp ) 63

64 The Northern Territories Yukon Capital City: Whitehorse Economy: mining Northwest Territories Capital City: Yellowknife Economy: mining Called: diamond capital of N.A. Nunavut Capital City: Iqaluit Inuktitut is the official language The Northern Territories cover more than 1/3 of Canada Canada s Regions (pp ) 64

65 Canada s Economy Canada is a Trading Nation Free Trade with the U.S. (1988) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) (1994) Three Main Types of Industries Service Industry i.e. hospitality, health, government, entertainment, finance, law, retail, education, etc. more than 75% of Canadians work in this industry Manufacturing Industry includes paper, high technology equipment, aerospace technology, automobiles, machinery, food, clothing, etc. Natural Resources Industry includes forestry, fishing, agriculture, mining, and energy Canada s Economy (pp ) 65

66 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW Canadian law is composed of: Laws passed by Parliament and legislatures English common law The civil code of France The unwritten constitution inherited from Great Britain Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (pp. 8-9) 66

67 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW Magna Carta (signed in 1215) gives us Freedom of conscience and religion Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression, including freedom of speech and the press Freedom of peaceful assembly Freedom of association Habeas Corpus The right to be brought before a judge or into court The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (pp. 8-9) 67

68 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982 as part of the Constitution Act of 1982) Begins with Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law. Mobility Rights Aboriginal Peoples Rights Official Language Rights and Minority Language Educational Rights Multiculturalism Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (pp. 8-9) 68

69 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW Citizenship Responsibilities Obeying the law Taking responsibility for oneself and one s family Serving on a jury Voting in elections Helping others in the community Protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (pp. 8-9) 69

70 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW GOVERNMENT Federal Government: concerned with national and international matters like defence, foreign policy, trade and communications, currency, navigation, criminal law, and citizenship Provincial/Territorial Government: responsible for municipal government, education, health, natural resources, property, civil rights, and highways Municipal: provides local services, such as social and community health, recycling, transportation, snow removal, local police service, firefighting, and emergency services First Nations Reserves: major responsibilities fall to band chiefs and councillors. Responsibilities include housing, schools, and other reserve services Federal and Provincial governments share jurisdiction over agriculture and immigration How Canadians Govern Themselves (pp ) 70

71 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW Parliamentary Democracy People elect members of the House of Commons in Ottawa and the Provincial and Territorial Legislatures Cabinet Ministers, who are chosen by the Prime Minister, are responsible to the elected representatives Parliament has three parts: (1) the Sovereign (Queen or King), (2) the Senate, and (3) the House of Commons How Canadians Govern Themselves (pp ) 71

72 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW Parliamentary Democracy The Prime Minister selects the Cabinet Ministers and is responsible for the operations and policy of the government The House of Commons is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) elected by the people Senators (who are members of the Senate) are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister The House of Commons and Senate consider and propose bills, which are passed by both chambers and must receive royal assent granted by the Governor General on behalf of the Sovereign How Canadians Govern Themselves (pp ) 72

73 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW How Does a Bill Become a Law? when it is approved by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and finally the Governor General. How Canadians Govern Themselves (pp ) 73

74 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW Constitutional Monarchy Canada s Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign Canada s Head of Government is the Prime Minister The Sovereign is represented in Canada by the Governor General (who is appointed by the Sovereign on advice of the Prime Minister) The Sovereign is represented in each of the Provinces by the Lieutenant Governor (who is appointed by the Sovereign on advice of the Prime Minister) How Canadians Govern Themselves (pp ) 74

75 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW Federal Elections Canada is divided into 308 electoral districts (a.k.a. ridings or constituencies) Each electoral district is represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) The elected MP of each district sits in the House of Commons Every Canadian citizen 18 years or older has the legal right to run in a federal election Voting is done by Secret Ballot Federal Elections (pp ) 75

76 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW After an Election The leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons is invited by the Governor General to form the government and becomes the Prime Minister The Prime Minister and the party are in power only as long as they have the confidence of the majority of the MPs Official Opposition: This is usually the second-largest party in a legislative house. It is tasked with keeping the government in check Minority Governments occur when no party has a majority of seats in the legislature. In a minority situation, governments must rely on the support of other parties to stay in power. There is less stability than in a majority government. Federal Elections (pp ) 76

77 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW Four Major Political Parties Bloc Québécois Conservative Party Liberal Party New Democratic Party Federal Elections (pp ) 77

78 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW The Judicial System Founded on the presumption of innocence until proven guilty Due Process: the principle that an individual is entitled to his or her legal rights The Justice System (pp ) 78

79 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW Courts Supreme Court of Canada: highest court Federal Court of Canada: deals with matters concerning the federal government Provinces have a number of courts: Appeal Court Trial Court Other lesser provincial courts The Justice System (pp ) 79

80 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW Police The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): enforce federal laws Provincial Police Forces in Ontario and Quebec Municipal Police Departments (i.e. Edmonton Police Service) The police forces in Canada are there to serve and protect the citizens The Justice System (pp ) 80

81 Symbols of Canada 81

82 CANADIAN SYMBOLS The Canadian Crown The crown has been the symbol of the state of Canada for 400 years. It is a symbol of government, parliament, legislatures, courts, police forces, and the military Royal Coat of Arms of Canada (the official coat of arms of the Canadian Monarch since 1921) The motto a mari usque ad mare means from sea to sea 82 Canadian Symbols (pp )

83 CANADIAN SYMBOLS The National Flag First raised on February 15, 1965 Canadian Symbols (pp ) 83

84 Initially, it was the Union Flag (prior to 1868 St. George St. Andrew St. Patrick 84

85 A quick visual history of the Canadian Flag since

86 CANADIAN SYMBOLS The Maple Leaf Adopted as a symbol by French Canadians in the 1700s Canadian Symbols (pp ) 86

87 CANADIAN SYMBOLS The Beaver Adopted as a symbol by the Hudson s Bay Company Canadian Symbols (pp ) 87

88 CANADIAN SYMBOLS National and Royal Anthems O Canada God Save the Queen National Holidays (Selected) Canada Day: July 1 Remembrance Day: November 11 Labour Day: First Monday of September Thanksgiving: Second Monday of October Canadian Symbols (pp ) 88

89 CANADIAN SYMBOLS Popular Sports Hockey NHL: National Hockey League Curling: first played by Scottish pioneers Lacrosse: an ancient Aboriginal sport Soccer Canadian Symbols (pp ) 89

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91 1. Discover Canada This is the official study guide for the exam. This website has links to the guide in a variety of formats, such as: PDF (for printing), Mobile App, and Ebook. Audio version of Discover Canada 2. LearningExpress Library This learning tool contains 40 practice questions. It can be accessed from home with a Library membership or from within the Library without one. New users will have to create a user id and password. To access: > Books and More > Online Research Tools > Education > LearningExpress Library 3. Richmond Public Library This website will create a practice exam for you with up to 100 questions. Make sure to select Alberta as your province. You will receive your result once the exam has been completed Free Online Canadian Citizenship Test (with references to the Discover Canada study guide) 5. Greater Victoria Public Library This website has a large number of great practice questions. The answers are located at the bottom of the page APNA Toronto More practice questions. The website lets you know immediately if your answer is right or wrong. Resources for Citizenship Exam Preparation 91