GWA Canada Vocab. Flashcards
Multiculturalism
Policy that encourages people to preserve their distinct cultural traditions
Bilingual
Having two official languages in a country
Service Economy
Economy in which most people have jobs that provide services to individuals, communities, and businesses
Newsprint
A paper made chiefly from groundwood pulp and used mostly for newspapers
Potash
A group of minerals and chemicals that contain potassium
Deport
To remove by authority from a state or country
Dominion
A territory, usually of a considerable size, in which a single rulership holds sway
Parliament
An assembly of the representatives of a political nation or people, often the supreme legislative authority
Hinterland
An area behind a coast or the shoreline of a river
Portage
A way by land around an interruption in a water route
Muskeg
A type of northern landscape characterized by a wet environment, vegetation and peat deposits
Regionalism
Strong local traditions that divide people within a country or region
Confederation
When a group of people or nation form an alliance
Voyageurs
French fur traders of the 1600s who traveled to the interior of North America learned Indian languages, and adopted many Indian customs
Habitants
A person who lives in a particular place
How has the Canadian Shield impacted geography of Canada
It cuts the country in half and contributes to divisions between easterners and westerns. While it is also rich in mineral resources.
What was the main importance of the St. Lawrence Seaway
Connects lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. Good for transportation
What is the result of Quebec nationalism
Making Quebec’s official language French and keeping their distinct culture
What factors have contributed to Canada’s high standard of living
Affordability, access to health, individual freedom, and environmental protection
