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1
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Canada is the largest country

T or F

A

False. 2nd largest

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Sir wilfrid laurier

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First french prime minister since confederation

Portrait is on the 5$ bill

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Frederick banting and Charles Best

FB CB

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Insulin

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Joseph armand bombardier

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Invented the snowmobile

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James Naismith

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Basketball

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Family day,heritage day and Louis riel day

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Third monday in february

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Canada day

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July 1st

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Labour day

Thanksgiving

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First monday of september

Second monday in october

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Civic Day

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Monday preceding MAY 25

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Good friday

Easter Sunday

Easter monday

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Friday before easter sunday (nationwide except quebec)

April 12

Monday after easter - Quebec only

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Final step before a bill becomes a LAW?

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Approved by the governor general

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12
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Great lakes

Homes

A 
Huron
Ontario
Michigan
Erie
Superior
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Act that granted for the first time in canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people?

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Constitutional act of 1791

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14
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What year did the 13 british colonies declare independence?

Whol led the thousands of loyalist mohawk to canada?

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1776

Joseph brant

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The constitutional act of 1791 divided what

The act also granted for the first time the

Name canada was official at this time

True or false

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Quebec into upper canada later ontario and ontario into lower canada later known as quebec

Legislative assemblies elected by the people

True

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16
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First representative assembly was on

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1758 in Halifax Nova scotia

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17
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Slavery

Late 1700s

1807

1833

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First movement to abolish transatlantic slave trade emerged

British parliament prohibited the buying and selling of slaves

Abolished slavery throughout the empire

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Underground railroad

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Christian antislavery network

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Lt. Colonel john graves simcoe

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Founder of city of york later toronto

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Mary ann shadd cary

In 1853 she became

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Activist in the movement of antislavery in the usa.

She became the first woman publisher in canada

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21
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War of 1812

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Canada defended its independence against USA

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Sir Etienne-Paschal Tache, Sir George Etienne Cartier and Sir John A Macdonald

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Fathers Of Confederation

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Lord Durham

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Suggested upper canada and lower canada merge and given responsible government

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1840, Upper and Lower Canada were united as the province of canada

Sir Louis-hippolyte La Fontaine

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First leader of responsible government in the canadas in 1849

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25
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Dominion of Canada consisted of which provinces

QONN

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Quebec
Ontario
New brunswick
Nova scotia

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What year was the British of North America Act passed?

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1867

July 1, 1867 Dominion of Canada was officially born until was called “Dominion Day” until 1982 it was later known as “Canada Day”

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King George V

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Assigned canadas National Color

He is in the One dollar bill

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First prime minister of the dominion of Canada

Portrait is on what dollar bill

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Sir John A macdonald

10 dollar bill

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Sir george Etienne cartier

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Key architect of quebec confederation

Helped negotiate entries of northwest territories, manitoba and B.C

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30
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Louis Riel is the father of

Gabriel Dumont

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Manitoba

A defender of Metis rights

Was the Metis greatest military leader

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Director of the CPR( Canadian Pacific Railway)

CPR is known as the

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Lord Strathcona, Donald Smith

Ribbons Of Steele

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32
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Battle of Vimy Ridge

When is Vimy Day

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First british victory in ww1

April 9

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33
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Who is Canadas Greatest Soldier?

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General Sir Arthur Currie

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34
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When was the battle of amiens?

Germans called it

A

August 8, 1918

The black day of the german army

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35
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More than 3,000 nurses nicknamed

A

Bluebirds serve in medical army

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36
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Agnes Macphail

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First woman MP

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37
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Dr Emily Stowe

She founded

Which province granted yhe first voying rights to women?

A

First canadian woman to practice medicine in canada

Womens Suffrage Movement which achieved the right to vote

MANITOBA

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38
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11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month

This poem is recited on this Day

A

Remembrance Day, red poppy

In Flanders Field by LT.COL john McCrae

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39
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Phil Edwards was a canadian track and field champion

Joined the

Graduated
Served as

A

Olympics and won bronze medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936

Mcgill university medical school
A canadian Captain in WW2

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40
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Roaring twenties

Dirty thirties

A

Boom times with low unemployment and business thrive

The great depression

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41
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D-Day

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Canadians Captured Juno beach, on June 6, 1944

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42
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How many were trained by canada in the air effort under the British Commonwealth air training plan?

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130,000

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43
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Quebec experienced a rapid change in the 1960s known as the

This guarantees that french and english will be used in services in federal government across canada

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Quiet Revolution. May quebecers want to separate

Official languages Act of 1969

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44
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Remembered as the Goal heard around the world

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Canada-Soviet summit series. Was won by canada. PAUL HENDERSON SCORED the goal in 1972

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45
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One of the greatest Hockey players of all time played in edmonton oilers

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Wayne Gretzky

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46
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A hero to canadians and started Marathon of Hope

Circled the globe in a wheelchair

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Terry Fox

Rick Hansen, a british columbian same as terry fox

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47
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Invented world system of timme zones

Mathew Evans and Henry Woodward

Contributed to invention of radio sending the first wireless voice message in the world

A

Sir Sandford Fleming

Together invented the first electric lightbulb and sold the patent to Thomas Edison

Reginald Fessenden

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Pioneering brain surgeon and was known as the greatest living canadian

Invented the first cardiac Pacemaker

A

Dr. Wilder Penfield

Dr. John A. Hopps

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49
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Federal responsibilities

A

include defence, foreign policy, interprovincial trade and communications, currency, navigation, criminal law and citizenship.

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50
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Province

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responsible for municipal government, education, health, natural resources, property and civil rights, and highways.

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51
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Federal and province share jurisdiction over

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Agriculture and immigration

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52
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Parliament has three parts

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Queen or King ( Sovereign)
Senate
House of Commons

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53
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Prime minister is responsible for

House of commons are elected by

Senators are appointed by the

A

Selecting cabinet ministers and operations and policy

The people

Governor General on the advice of thhe prime minister and serve until the age of 75

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54
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First reading

Second reading

Committee stage

Report stage

Third reading

Senate

Royal assent

A

First time and printed

Members debate bill

Committee study bill

Members can make other amendments

Members debate and vote on the bill

Same process in senate

After being passed by both houses it is signed by governor general

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55
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The sovereign is represented by the

The sovereign is represented in the province by

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Governor General for 5 yrs appointed by the sovereign on advice of the PM

Lieutenant Governor appointed by the governor general on advice of PM for 5yrs

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56
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In the territories who represents the federal government and plays a ceremonial role?

A

Commisioners

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57
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Who appoints 9 judges in the supreme court?

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Governor General

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58
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Red deer to mountainview MP

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Earl Dreeshen

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59
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When is federal elections held?

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3rd monday of October every 4 yrs

60
Q

How many ridings or electoral districts in canada?

A

338

61
Q

What is celebrated on February 15?

A

National Flag Day

62
Q

What are the men who established canada called?

A

Fathers of Confederation

63
Q

Which province has the largest population of aboriginals?

A

Manitoba

64
Q

When was employment insurance introduced by the federal government?

A

1940

65
Q

What does the blindfolded lady justice symbolizes?

A

Blind to all considerations other than facts

66
Q

What is the meaning of the worlds longest undefended border?

A

Millions of canadians and americans cross the border every year in safety

67
Q

Other name for a trial court?

A

The court of Queens Bench

68
Q

The arms that can be seen on dollar bills contains symbol of what?

A

Red maple leaves
France and England
Scotland and Ireland

69
Q

When was canada first financial institution opened?

A

Late 18th and early 19th century

70
Q

When did canada became the official name of the country?

A

1791

71
Q

How many canadians were killed in ww1?

A

60,000

72
Q

When were canadian women over the age of 21 granted the right to vote in federal elections?

A

1918

73
Q

Voter card information consists of

A

When and where to vote

Number to call for special services and or require interpretation

74
Q

Who sends voter information?

A

Elections Canada

75
Q

What to bring during election day?

A

Voter information card
Proof of identity
Proof of address

76
Q

Municupal government pass laws called?

A

By laws, which affect only the community

77
Q

Fleur-de-lys

A

Lily flower, symbol for french royalty

78
Q

In 1948, Quebec adopted their own flag based on

A

The cross and the fleur-de-lys

79
Q

A mari Usque Ad Mare in latin meaning

Contains symbol of

MEFIS

A

From sea to sea

MAPLE LEAVES red
England
France
Ireland
Scotland
80
Q

Peace tower was completed in

A

1927, in memory of first world war

81
Q

Stanley Cup was donated by

Clarkson cup by

A

Lord Stanley, the governor general in 1892

Adrienne Clarkson the 26th Governor General of Asian origin

82
Q

Symbol of Hudsons Bay company

This symbol can be seen in the 5cent coin and coat of arms of saskatchewan and alberta

A

The Beaver

83
Q

O Canada was proclaimed as national anthem in

First sung in quebec in

A

1980

1880

84
Q

Royal Anthem

A

God save the Queen

85
Q

First person to be awarded the Victoria Cross

A

Lt. ALEXANDER ROBERT DUNN

86
Q

Sir John A. Macdonald Day

A

January 11

87
Q

Canadas 3 main types of industries

A

Service Industries
Manufactiring Industries
Natural Resources

88
Q

3 oceans that lines Canada

A

Atlantic in the East
Pacific in the West
Arctic in the North

89
Q

Regions of Canada

A 
The prairies
West coast
Central canada
Northern territories
Atlantic provinces
90
Q

Capital of canada

Chosen by

A

Ottawa

Queen Victoria in 1857

91
Q

Main producer of Pulp and Paper

Canadas largest producer of hydroelectricity

Leaders in cutting edge industries and aeronautics

A

Quebec

92
Q

Largedt city in canada

Make up 1/3 of canadas population

Countrys main financial centre

A

Toronto

93
Q

Known for its vineyards, fruit crops and wine

A

Niagara region

94
Q

Largest freshwater lake in the world

A

Lake superior

95
Q

Manitobas economy is based on

A

Agriculture,mining and hydroelectric power

96
Q

Largest aboriginal population of any province is located in

A

Manitoba

97
Q

Once known as the bread basket of the world

Countrys largest producer of grains and oilseeds

Boasts the worlds richest deposit of uranium and potash ( which is used in fertilizer

A

Saskatchewan

98
Q

Home to training of Royal Mounted Canadian Police

A

Regina, saskatchewan

99
Q

The largest city in saskatchewan

Headquarters of the mining industry

A

Saskatoon

100
Q

Land of the Midnight Sun

A

The north, because daylight can last up to 24 hours

101
Q

Highest mountain in canada

A

Mount Logan in Yukon. It is named sir william Logan founded and directed the geological survey. Considered one of the greatest scientist.

102
Q

Second longest river in north america after the mississippi?

It is located in Northwest territories.

A

Mackenzie River

103
Q

Yellowknife is known as

A

Diamond capital of north america

104
Q

Nunavut meaning

Capital is

A

Our Land

Iqaluit

105
Q

How long was the title of Dominion of Canada officially used?

A

100 years

106
Q

Magna Carta 1215 also known as the great charter of freedoms are

FCR
FT and FP
FPA
FA

A

Freedom of Conscience and religion
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression and Freedom of the press
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
Freedom of Association

107
Q

In what year aboriginal people granted the right to vote?

A

1960

108
Q

Who suggested the name dominion of canada in 1864?

A

Sir Leonard Tilley

109
Q

Is the canadian navy the first largest in the world after ww2?

A

No, third largest

110
Q

Longest multispan bridge in the world that is located in canada?

Which province is connected by this bridge to mainland canada?

A

Confederation Bridge

Prince edward island

111
Q

What province is the oldest colony of british empire in canada?

A

Newfoundland and labrador

112
Q

When did canada have its first Canadian Constitution?

A

April 17, 1982

113
Q

When did canada have its first citizenship?

A

April 7, 1947

114
Q

Newfoundland join the confederation in year

A

1949

115
Q

Northwest territories joined confederation when?

A

July 15th 1870

116
Q

B.C joined confederation in

A

1871, july 20th

117
Q

Prince edward island joined confederation on

A

July 1st 1873

118
Q

Yukon territory joined confederationon

A

Juky 13th, 1898

119
Q

Alberta joined confederation on

A

September 1st 1905

120
Q

Saskatchewan joined confederation on

A

September 1st 1905

121
Q

B.N.A stand for

A

British North American Act

122
Q

How many members are there in house of commons?

A

338

123
Q

Municipal politicians serve for how many years?

Who represents the municipal government?

A

3 yrs

Alderman

124
Q

What do enumerators do?

A

Collect voters name

125
Q

What did the canadian pacific railway symbolize?

A

Unity

126
Q

Who were the voyagers?

A

Montreal based traders who travelled by canoe

127
Q

A major river in quebec?

A

St. Lawrence

128
Q

Canadas official royal flag?

A

Union jack aka royal union flag

129
Q

Unique artform developed by first nations people on west coast?

A

Totem pole

130
Q

Which document first described the responsibilities of federal and provincial government?

A

The British North america act

131
Q

How can you contact MP?

A

Write a letter to the house of commons

132
Q

The only official bilingual province?

A

New brunswick

133
Q

Province with the land of 100,000 lakes?

A

Manitoba

134
Q

Province with Biggest producer of metals

A

Ontario

135
Q

2 principles on which canada is founded?

A

Supremacy of God and Rule of Law

136
Q

When did the name Canada first appeared on maps?

A

By 1550s

137
Q

When was current flag of canada raised?

A

1965

138
Q

Who built french empire in north america?

A

Jean Talon

Bishop Laval

Count Frotenac

139
Q

In which period did canadas economy and industry experience a boom?

A

1890s and early 1900s

140
Q

Acadians descended from

A

French colonists who began settling in maritime provinces in 1604

141
Q

Longest river in North america after Mississippi?

A

Mackenzie River

142
Q

Montreal stock exhcange opened what year

A

1932

143
Q

Employment insurance introduced by the federal government on what year

A

1940

144
Q

Canada name became official on?

A

1791

145
Q

Red deer to lacombe riding

A

Blaine Calkins

146
Q

Provincial representative red deer north

A

Adriana LaGrange

UCP

147
Q

Provincial Representative of Red Deer South

A

Jason Stephan

UCP

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