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