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Rich Resources in a Vast Land

Chapter 6

Lesson 4

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The Government of Canada

  • Canada’s monarch is the king or queen of England.

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  • The monarch doesn’t really have any power.

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  • The constitution limits the power of the ruler

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The Government of Canada

  • Canada’s government is a constitutional monarchy.

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  • It is also a representative government in that the people elect their representatives to parliament.
    • House of Commons
    • Senate (Senators are appointed)

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The Government of Canada

  • Head of the executive branch is the Prime Minister.

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  • It has a federal system – power is divided between the national and provinces/territories.

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The Economy of Canada

  • The economy is based on free enterprise.

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  • The Canadian government plays a larger role than the US government does.

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  • Canada has an abundance of natural resources.
    • Forests, minerals, land.

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The Economy of Canada

  • Canada has a well-educated population.

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  • 75% of all Canadians work in the service industry.
  • 14% work in manufacturing
  • 5% in construction

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The Economy of Canada

  • Canada has always exported good.

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  • Many industries are owned by foreign investors.

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  • The US is Canada’s biggest trading partner.

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Homework

  • Read P. 177-180

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  • Answer #1-7

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