Author: Owen Wright
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Chapter 7: The Justice System – Key Points to Remember
You can find the official study guide for The Justice System on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. At a Glance Here are the key points to remember about the justice system in Canada: Mind Map Justice System In Canada, the justice system is designed to ensure that everyone is treated fairly under the law. This system…
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Chapter 6: Federal Elections – Key Points to Remember
You can find the official study guide for Federal Elections on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. Federal Elections In Canada, the democratic process involves citizens casting their votes in elections to select their representatives in the House of Commons. These representatives, also known as Members of Parliament (MPs), may be re-elected or replaced with new ones…
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Chapter 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves – Key Points to Remember
At a Glance How Canadians Govern Themselves Canada’s governance structure is characterized by three fundamental elements: it operates as a federal state, functions under a parliamentary democracy, and upholds a constitutional monarchy. Federal State Canada’s governance structure comprises federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal levels. The Constitution Act of 1867, formerly known as the British North…
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Chapter 4: Modern Canada – Key Points to Remember
Trade and Economic Growth Following the end of World War II, Canada experienced a period of unprecedented prosperity and progress. The restrictive trade policies of the Depression era were replaced by more open agreements such as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which later evolved into the World Trade Organization (WTO). The modern…
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Chapter 2: Who We Are – Key Points to Remember
What is Canada? Canada, renowned globally as a nation of strength and freedom, takes pride in its unique identity. Our country is the proud inheritor of the world’s oldest continuous constitutional tradition and stands as North America’s sole constitutional monarchy. Our institutions steadfastly uphold a commitment to Peace, Order, and Good Government, a pivotal phrase…
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Chapter 1: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship – Key Points To Remember
You can find the official study guide for Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. At a Glance Rights and Freedom The Rights of a Canadian Citizen Equality of Women and Men Citizenship Responsibilities Defending Canada Mind Map Freedom and Rights Canadian citizens are endowed with rights and responsibilities that are…