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: […]
Canada Citizenship Test- Important Dates Part 1
1215 Signing of Magna Carta in England 1497 European exploration began with the expedition of John Cabot, who was the first to draw a map of Canada’s East Coast 1534 to 1542 Jacques Cartier made three voyages across the Atlantic, claiming the land for King Francis I of France 1550s The name of Canada began […]
Canada Citizenship Test- Important Points Part 2
Canadian Symbols The Canadian Crown The Crown has been a symbol of the state in Canada for 400 years. Canada has been a constitutional monarchy in its own right since Confederation in 1867 during Queen Victoria’s reign. Queen Elizabeth II, who has been Queen of Canada since 1952, marked her Golden Jubilee in 2002, and […]
Canada Citizenship Test- Important Points Part 1
Canada’s History The Huron-Wendat of the Great Lakes region, like the Iroquois, were farmers and hunters. The Cree and Dene of the Northwest were hunter-gatherers. The Sioux were nomadic, following the bison (buffalo) herd. The Inuit lived off Arctic wildlife. West Coast natives preserved fish by drying and smoking. The Vikings from Iceland who colonized […]
The Six has been Painted!
“The Six” has been painted with seven colours Scientists call it rarefaction But I say, it’s the best gift of nature Reminding us the fact.. There’s always more to cherish The clouds so dark they painted the sky grey The scary thunder roared loud and brightened the sky The waters of the lake danced and […]
360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, Toronto
In Short: In my opinion it’s about the whole experience rather than just food. Climbing up the CN tower, looking down through lookup glass from 350m high, enjoying a meal on rotating floor and coming outside to feel some super high winds are all parts of expereince. I wouldn’t necessarily go there for food but […]