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What are the 3 main groups of aboriginal peoples
First Nation
Métis
Inuit
Who was John Buchan
Popular Governor General of Canada
When did the House of Commons recognize that the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada
2006
Who was Marjorie Turner Bailey
An Olympian and descendant of black loyalties
When did English statements begin in Canada
1610
Who established he first European settlements
The French’s
Who passed the Quebec act of 1774
The British parliament
Achica act granted to the Canada’s for first time, legislative assemblies elected by the people ?
The constitutional Act
Who was lieutenant colonel John Graves simcoe
Uppers Canada first lieutenants governor and founder of the city of Toronto
When did the British Parlament abolish slavery thought empire
1833
Ñame 3 fathers of confederation
Sir etienne-Pascal tache
Sir George etienne Cartier
sir John A Macdonald
Which frase embodied the vision for the dominion of Canada
Dominion from sea to sea and from river to the ends of the earth
Whose portrait on the Canada 10 bill
John Alexander Macdonald
What made it possible for immigrants to settle in western Canada
The competición of the Canadian pacific railway
When where the Canada and Quebec pensión plan divided
1965
What is francophonie?
An international association of french-speaking countries
Why is terry fox a Canadian national hero
He inspired people to contribute money for cancer research
What are the responsibilities of the federal government
Matters of national and international concern
Who has the right to vote in federal election ?
A Canadian citizens at least 18 years old on voting day on the voters list
Where do majority of Canadian lives
In cities
Name one source of the Canadian law
English common law
What is Magna Carta
The great charters of freedom
The great charters of freedoms was signed in ?
England
When was the Magna Carta signed?
1215
What does The great charter of freedom include
Freedom of conscience and religion
What is habrás corpus ?
The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state
When was the constitution of Canada amended to include the charter of rights and Freedoms
1982
Who proclaimed the amended constitution of Canada in 1982
Queen Elizabeth II
What are the 2 principles upon which Canada is Founded
The supremacy of God and the rule of law
With which words does the Canadian charter of rights and responsibilities and freedoms begin ?
Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of the law
What are mobility rights
Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, Enter leave the country freely and apply for a passport
Who can leaves and enter the country freely without time constraints
Canadian citizens
Which 3 rights are included in the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms
Mobility rights,aboriginal peoples rights and officials lenguaje rights
