Feelings in lockdown..
I let it go!
Finally, I let it goI held it for longAgainst the wind Against the tideWeakening my arms and,Weakening my soulHoping for it to be mineBut now,I decided toLet it go toFollow the tidesAnd if the wind wantsLet it bring back to meI hold no moreIt makes me sad but happySad, for it was my long time […]
V-Tech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
Make this toy a part of your baby’s journey as they learn to walk, transitioning from a crawler to a confident walker. I bought this walker for my baby who absolutely adores it. The bright colors and removable panel are so irresistible. It’s true; babies are little scientists. This walker has all the ingredients to […]
Chapter 5 – How Canadians Govern Themselves
What are the three key facts about Canada’s system of government? Canada is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy What are the levels of government in Canada? Federal, provincial, territorial and municipal When were the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments defined? 1867 What is the former […]
Chapter 3 – Canada’s History
Why did the first European explorers call the native peoples “Indians”? They thought they had reached the East Indies How did the native people live when the first European arrived in Canada? Off the land, some by hunting and gathering, others by raising crops Which natives were farmers and hunters? Huron-Wendat of the Great Lakes […]
Chapter 9 – Canada’s Economy
In what year did Canada enact free trade with the United States? 1988 What does “NAFTA” mean? North American Free Trade Agreement What is the NAFTA agreement? Free trade between Canada, the United States and Mexico Canada’s economy is among the top: 10 What are Canada’s main types of industries? Service, manufacturing and natural resources […]
Chapter 7 – Canada Justice System
In the Canadian justice system, what is the “presumption of innocence”? Everyone is innocent until proven guilty Canada’s legal system based on: The rule of law, freedom under the law, democratic principles and due process In the Canadian justice system, what is “due process”? The principle that the government must respect all of legal rights […]
Chapter 2 – Who We Are
What is the speaking background of the Métis population? Both French and English What are Quebecers? The people of Quebec Quebecers are the descendants of what groups? French settlers from the 1600s and 1700s Who recognized in 2006 that the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada? The House of Commons When did the […]
Chapter 4 – Modern Canada
What began Canada’s modern energy industry in 1947? The discovery of oil in Alberta When were the majority of Canadians able to afford adequate food, shelter and clothing for the first time? 1951 Why do Canadians enjoy one of the world’s highest standards of living? By working hard and by trading with other nations When […]
Chapter 1 – Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
One source of Canadian law: English common law Which is not a source of Canadian law? – Military code of France What is “Magna Carta”?: The Great Charter of Freedoms The Great Charter of Freedoms was signed in: England The Magna Carta was signed in: 1215 The Great Charter of Freedoms is also known as: […]