Development of Canada

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Development of Canada

Lesson Overview

How has Canada developed into a strong, successful nation?

Essential Question:

-- describe the main resources and economy in Canada

Learners Can:

​Vocabulary Terms

1.  constitutional monarchy- British monarch still has authority over the country according to their constitution.  

2.  Dominion- a country under British rule that had its own government. 

3. Indigenous- inhabited or existed in a land from the earliest times, or from before the arrival of colonists. 

4.  NAFTA- North American Free Trade Agreement. 

5.  parliamentary democracy- voters elect representatives to a lawmaking group called Parliament. 

6. prime minister- the head of an elected government. 

​Canadian Independence

​Canadian Independence

Recall that Great Britain controlled Canada as a colony in the late 1700s. That control lasted for over 100 years. However, the unique part of this colony was that the English and French portions were kept separate. They were allowed to have their own governments.

***Let's watch the video on page 3 in Edio. As you watch, think about how much time it took for Canada to ultimately gain independence. In the video, you will be introduced to the vocabulary word dominion. This was a country under British rule that had its own government.

Multiple Choice

Why did the native peoples side with the French against the British during the French and Indian War?

• a. The British tried to make everyone follow the same rules.

• b. The French allowed Indigenous people to keep their own traditions.

• c. The British had more soldiers to enforce changes on native populations.

​Canadian Government

The government of Canada is a combination of two different types!

The British monarch still has authority over the country according to their constitution - a constitutional monarchy. The king doesn't visit.

Canada also uses a parliamentary democracy, where voters elect representatives to a lawmaking group called Parliament. So, a king is king in title, but nothing more.

​Canadian Government

Once the members of Parliament have been elected, they choose someone to be their leader. This is the prime minister, or the head of an elected government. The prime minister runs Canada from day to day.

A governor-general acts in the place of the king for events, or to make other decisions. Canada also has a Supreme Court, or the court with the most power in the nation. Nine judges sit on the Supreme Court of Canada.

Match

Match the part of Canadian government to the correct title.

• lawmaking group

• 
  runs the day-to-day government

• 
  highest court in Canada

Parliament

Prime Minister

Supreme Court

• Parliament

• Prime Minister

• Supreme Court

Indigenous peoples in Canada include First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, each with their unique languages, customs, and ways of life.

They have deep connections to the land and waterways, respecting and appreciating the natural world around them.

Someone, or something, such as plants or animals, has inhabited or existed in a land from the earliest times, or from before the arrival of colonists is indigenous.

Indigenous Peoples in Canada

A unique cultural group with both Indigenous and European ancestry, tracing their roots back to early fur traders and Indigenous women.

Métis communities have their own languages, music, and art forms, blending Indigenous and European influences in beautiful and meaningful ways.

716,000 identify as Métis today.

The Métis

Multiple Choice

What are some characteristics of the Metis cultural group?

• a. They have only Indigenous ancestry

• b. They have their own language, music, and art forms

• c. They do not blend cultures

The Inuit people are indigenous to the Arctic regions of Canada, including Nunavut.

They have a deep understanding of the harsh northern environment, relying on hunting, fishing, and gathering for their survival.

Inuit communities have rich oral traditions! What does this mean?

The Inuit

Canada's strong economy relies on resources like like timber, fish, energy resources, and minerals.

One of the most important natural resources in Canada is access to both fresh AND salt water. This resource is used for many reasons including drinking water, farming, electricity, and fishing.

Minerals like gold, silver, iron, nickel, and copper are important and available in different parts of Canada.

Minerals are a nonrenewable resource and can become depleted, so the country has to monitor the amounts that are being taken. Fishing limits have to be followed too.

​Natural Resources

Open Ended

Examine the natural resources map and identify an important natural resource found in large quantities in Canada. Why is it important?

Sentence Starter:

One important natural resource found in Canada is... It is important because...

Today, activities like manufacturing, service, agriculture, and high-tech industries have given Canada a strong, diverse economy.

Canada has a market economy, which lets people own, operate, and make money from their own businesses.

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​Economy of Canada

​The biggest industry in parts of eastern Canada like Newfoundland and Labrador
has traditionally been fishing.

Due to losses, people in this area are now finding jobs in mining, tourism, shipping, and manufacturing.

​​Eastern Canada

​25% of Canadian population lives in Quebec. Jobs in factories and service are here and farming and fishing is big,

Ontario is rich, producing half of Canada's manufactured goods. GREAT land for farming.

​​Quebec and Ontario

​Oil and natural gas are found in large amounts in this area. Wheat is another major export.

In British Columbia, timber and mining industries, fishing and tourism are strong here.

British Columbia and Prairie Provinces

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important industries of Canada's economy? Select all correct answers!

• a. technology

• b. fishing

• c. education

Canada's location makes it an ideal spot to trade with all different parts of the world... WHY?

Another advantage is sharing a border with the United States. In 1994, Canada, the United States, and Mexico created NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement**.

**Recent events have changed this...

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​Trade

Multiple Choice

Why is trade an important part of Canada's economy?

• a. Not as many jobs are available because of all the goods and services being traded with other countries.

• b. It allows Canadian businesses to sell their goods and services to many countries.

• c. It limits the amount of goods that are available for Canadian people.

Open Ended

Why is Canada's geography an important part of its economy? Share one connection you learned about in this lesson.