Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
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Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Understanding the Oath
In Canada, we profess our loyalty to a person who represents all Canadians and not to a document such
as a constitution, a banner such as a flag, or a geopolitical entity such as a country. In our constitutional
monarchy, these elements are encompassed by the Sovereign (Queen or King). It is a remarkably simple
yet powerful principle: Canada is personified by the Sovereign just as the Sovereign is personified by
Canada
Message to Our Readers
Welcome , It took courage to move to a new country. Your decision to apply for citizenship is
another big step. You are becoming part of a great tradition that was built by generations of pioneers
before you. Once you have met all the legal requirements, we hope to welcome you as a new citizen with
all the rights and responsibilities of citizenship
Contents
Applying for Citizenship......................................................................................................................... 6
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship .............................................................................................8
Who We Are..........................................................................................................................................10
Canada s History ..................................................................................................................................14
Modern Canada................................................................................................................................... 24
How Canadians Govern Themselves..................................................................................................... 28
Federal Elections ................................................................................................................................. 30
The Justice System............................................................................................................................... 36
Canadian Symbols............................................................................................................................... 38
Canada s Economy .............................................................................................................................. 42
Canada s Regions................................................................................................................................ 44
The Atlantic Provinces.................................................................................................................... 46
Central Canada .............................................................................................................................. 47
The Prairie Provinces...................................................................................................................... 48
The West Coast .............................................................................................................................. 49
The Northern Territories ................................................................................................................. 50
Study Questions .................................................................................................................................. 52
For More Information ........................................................................................................................... 54
Photo Credits....................................................................................................................................... 58
Authorities........................................................................................................................................... 64
Memorable Quotes ..............................................................................................................................66
