Unknown Flashcards
How are senators chosen?
They are chosen by the Governor General on advice of the Prime Minister
What are the three parts of Parliament?
The Sovereign, the House of Commons, and the Senate
What do you call the Sovereign’s representative in the provinces?
Lieutenant-Governor
What is a majority government?
When the party in power holds at least HALF of the seats in the House of Commons
When must federal elections be held?
On the 3rd Monday in October every 4 years following most recent general election
What province was split into two at Confederation?
The Province of Canada
Which region covers more than 1/3 of Canada?
Northern Territories
Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources?
Prairie provinces
Who are the founding peoples of Canada?
Aboriginal, French, and British
Who is Canada’s Head of State?
His Majesty King Charles III
How is the Prime Minister chosen?
The leader of the party with the most elected representatives becomes the PM
On what date did Nunavut become a territory?
April 1, 1999
What are the three main types of industry in Canada?
Natural resources, manufacturing, and services.
What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?
God Save the Queen (or King)
Where does Canada rank in the world’s largest countries?
Second
Which port is the largest and busiest in Canada?
The Port of Vancouver
Who are the Metis?
A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry
Who was the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas in 1849?
Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
A Member of Parliament from Montreal announces that she will spend her weekend in her electoral district. This means she would be:
In the part of Montreal where she was elected.
Name the 5 regions of Canada
West Coast, Prairie, Central, Atlantic, and North
What year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada?
1949
What province is the only officially bilingual province?
New Brunswick (bc John had to learn immersion)
What 3 countries are signatories to NAFTA?
Canada, Mexico, and the United States
Who is considered the father of Manitoba?
Louis Riel
Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?
Canada’s greatest soldier in the First World War
Who is the King’s representative in Canada?
Governor General of Canada
What percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?
65%
When did the British North America Act come into effect?
1867
When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?
1982
Which Act granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people?
The Constitutional Act of 1791
Who do Canadians vote for in federal election?
A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament
Who was Sir Sam Steele?
A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman, and soldier
Who were the Voyagers?
Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe
Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge important?
Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour and bravery
