Canadian Regionalsim

Question 1

Regionalism

Answer 1

a devotion to one’s own geographical region

Question 2

Regions of Canada (not that important)

Answer 2

1. The Maritimes
2. St Lawrence Lowlands
3. The Canadian Shield
4. The Arctic
5. The Prairies or Plains
6. The Pacific Coast

Question 3

What causes regionalism

Answer 3

some regions of canada feel a sense of isolation or separation because of differences that exist across canada…
Canada is very diverse…
* Climate- North to South or East to West
* Geographically: the physical land features in newfoundland- rocky, Sask- flat prairies
* Population
* Job markets and Economics
* Wages
* Cost of living and real estate

Question 4

How is regionalism a problem for Canada

Answer 4

because of all the differences it is often very hard for Canadians to feel a sense of unity; often it is easier to feel separation and resentment towards other parts of Canada