Fast Facts
Government:
The government in Canada was basically gone on British system and at present it operates as a federal multiparty constitutional monarchy. When it comes to the matter of provincial governments operate with their own ability to legislate on provincial matters. The head of state is the British queen with a governor general appointed as common wealth representative in Canada. Ottawa is a home to Canada’s parliament, House of Commons and senate.
Economy:
Here are some relevant facts that would help you choose Canada as an education destination. Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) has been growing faster than any other G7 country and its employment scenario is also strengthened. Canada ranks among the top ten manufacturing nations. Most of Canada’s manufacturing industry is in Ontario and Quebec, where motor vehicle production comprises the largest sector within this industry. Other important manufacturing sectors include food and beverages, paper and allied products, primary metals, fabricated metals, petrochemicals and chemicals. The Atlantic, Prairie and Pacific regions of Canada have more natural resource-based economies. The Atlantic Provinces focus on fishing, forestry and mining, while Prairie Provinces are dependent on agriculture and mineral fuels. British Columbia’s primary sectors are forestry and mining, as well as tourism.
Population:
Percentage of total national population is given to the nearest tenth of a percent. Land area statistics exclude freshwater area and are current as of 2005. Population density is given to two decimal places in persons per square kilometer.
History:
Canada was a major front in the War of 1812 between the United States and British Empire. Its defence contributed to a sense of unity among British North Americans. Large-scale immigration to Canada began in 1815 from Britain and Ireland. The timber industry would also surpass the fur trade in importance in the early 1800s. Canada automatically entered the First World War in 1914 with Britain’s declaration of war, sending volunteers to the Western Front to fight as a national contingent. The Conscription Crisis of 1917 erupted when conservative Prime Minister Robert Borden brought in compulsory military service over the objection of French-speaking Quebecers. In 1919, Canada joined the League of Nations independently of Britain; in 1931 the Statute of Westminster affirmed Canada’s independence.
Geography:
Canada occupies most of the northern portion of North America, sharing land borders with the contiguous United States to the south and with the US state of Alaska to the northwest, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; to the north lies the Arctic Ocean.[35] Since 1925, Canada has claimed the portion of the Arctic between 60?W and 141?W longitude;[36] this claim is not universally recognized. The northernmost settlement in Canada (and in the world) is Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert on the northern tip of Ellesmere Island-latitude 82.5?N-just 817 kilometers (450 nautical miles) from the North Pole.[37] Canada is the world’s second-largest country in total area, after Russia, and the fourth largest in land area, after Russia, China and the United States.
Safety:
Canadians are proud of their strong education and social welfare system. As a result of this system, the crime rate in Canada is low. Toronto is Canada’s largest city with around 4 million people, and it is continually rated as one of the safest urban areas in North America. Violent crime is rare. In general the Canadian population lives comfortably and feels safe in the Canadian environment.
Culture and tradition:
Canada is a multi-cultural country, and so it’s no surprise that there is a wide variety of religions practiced there. Although Canada began as a Christian country and Christianity continues to dominate, yet there is a wide spectrum of spiritual beliefs that cover all corners of the country. Almost all of the world’s ethnic groups are represented in Canada. As a result, most ethnic foods and recreational activities associated with specific cultures are available in Canada. Clubs, both informal and formal, and associations representing a multitude of ethnic backgrounds are also easily accessible. International student advisors at schools can help students get in touch with such groups. Due to an ethnic and immigrant population the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident. Canada is a bilingual country with two official languages, English and French.
Canada encourages people to maintain their original culture. Students can enjoy a multi-cultural environment and celebrate cultural diversity.
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