Canada+FAQs

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions:

A: Temperate and continental to arctic.
 * Q: What is the range of climate in Canada?**

A: Vikings
 * Q: Who established the first known colony in Canada before the first permanent settlement?**


 * Q:Who were the first people to visit Canadian Lands?**

A:Vikings traveled around sea a lot. They came from Scandinavia and eventually made their way to North America. They explored much of the land and established many settlements. Legends and stories were brought back back to Europe about the rich lands overseas. English and French men made their way down there to reward themselves with great fishing grounds along the Grand Banks.

A: Samuel de Champlain
 * Q: What French explorer established the first permanent settlement?**

A: They are bilingual. They speak English and French depending on what area you're in.
 * Q: What languages do Canadian people speak?**


 * Q:What ended the conflict between the French and the British?**

A:There was a lot of arguing between the French and the British. They fought over the land in North America. The French tried to send more resources to help strengthen ad establish New France, but the British stopped their ships and took control. Eventually, their problem was resolved. The Treaty of Paris was signed by the two countries. This New France to England, with the exception of a few islands for fishing rights.

A:The Seven years War started over two things. First, a conflict between Britain and its enemies, France and Spain. They were all competing for the land in North American. The second conflict that led to the war was between Fredrick II of Prussia and his rivals: Austria, France, Russia, and Sweden. The reason this relates to Canada is because Britain and France were fighting over what is now Canadian land. The French ended up keeping their territory higher north.
 * Q:What triggered the Seven Years War?**


 * Q: When did Canadian Sovereignty begin?**

A: Canada eventually decided that it was time to break away from British rule. It began with the British North America Act of 1867. People then began to see Canada as a separate nation, instead of a colony. It managed it's own domestic affairs and had it's own parliament. However, Canada did not gain complete independence from a constitutional perspective until 1982. It gradually became more independent during those years.

A: Indigenous, or aboriginal people, specifically Inuit.
 * Q: Who inhabited Canada before the French and British?**

A: An ethnic minority that has been put on the border as historical territories become a part of the state. The Aboriginal people of Northern Canada are an example.
 * Q: What is an indigenous person?**


 * Q: What are some differences between Northern and Southern Canada?**

A: Canada is divided by older population and younger population. Around one of every five people is under the age of 15 in Northern Canada. In the south birthrates are high but life expectancy is low, specifically Aboriginal people. There is economic advantages in the north looking past the landscape and scenery.

A: Many Canadians live above the poverty line, but some do not. The cause of poverty in a developed country like Canada is a lack of sufficient income and resources to live a full life. Most adult Canadians derive virtually all of their income from paid employment; those who cannot earn enough from employment and do not have investment income are generally poor. Most families require two incomes to stay above poverty line. Most people in Canada are able to stay above that line, but there are certain situations or causes that make some Canadians unable to stay above that line because of low income. The groups of Canadians that are more likely to be poor are people with lack of access to full-time, well-paid and secure employment, inability to work, or insufficient skills. These include women escaping violence, newcomers to Canada, individuals from visible minority groups, Aboriginal people, people with mental health or addiction problems, people with low literacy skills, older Canadians, single adults, and individuals with disabilities.
 * Q: Is Canada a rich country?**

A: Canadians in Quebec speak French for the most part, it is their predominant language.
 * Q: What language to Canadians speak in Quebec?**

A:Quebec's government wants the province to become an independent country. They are going to take it a step further. A convention is going to take place with the New movement for Quebec. They are hoping it will unite members of the pro-independence groups in Quebec. Many people believe it will not work or that is just a dead idea. Other people think Canada's economy will suffer from the lose of Quebec. New campaigns will in to strengthen the cause.
 * Q:Why is Quebec pushing for a separation from Canada?**


 * Q: What is Quebec like today?**

A: Today Quebec is a tourist attraction. Some tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls, the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort, and the Ice Hotel. Quebec City is also known for its Winter Carnival, its summer music festival and for its Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations.

A: Canada as a whole can be considered bilingual because the Canadians either speak French or English. French is said to be the mother tongue of about seven million Canadians. Most native French speakers in live in Quebec, where French is the majority and sole official language. By the Official Languages Act in 1969, Canada recognized English and French as having equal status in the government of Canada. The federal government provides services and operates in both languages. French is the sole official language in Quebec at the provincial level and is co-official with English in New Brunswick.
 * Q: Is the French language in Canada spoken more frequently?**

A: The French overseas collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, consisting of a group of small islands 25 kilometers off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
 * Q: Is there any former colonial territory of New France that remains under French control to this day?**

A: Two men were arrested for allegedly trying to plot out a major terrorist plot on a passenger rail train in Toronto. They were linked back to al-Qaeda for direction and guidance. People claimed that the suspects had watched the trains and railways a lot. They didn't know a specific train they needed, but they knew a specific route. Neither of the men were Canadian citizens. They were charged with conspiracy to carry out a terrorist attack.
 * Q:How was Canada involved with a terror plot from al-Qaeda?**