CANADA

 

From coast to coast, Canada offers many unique tourist destinations. With 9,984,670 km² to explore, travelers experience a variety of vibrant cultures, breathtaking beauty – from mountain tops and hiking trails through the vibrant forests to freshwater lakes and rivers and all other natural wonders – and many adventures and celebrations in both large cities and small heritage towns.

Quick facts about Canada:

• Population estimate (2015): 36 million

• Official languages: English and French

• Capital City: Ottawa, Ontario

• National Holiday: Canada Day, July 1st

• Though Canada is the second largest country in the world, the population density is just four people per km².

• The majority of Canada's population lives in the southernmost regions near the U.S. border and along the shorelines.

• Canada operates at three levels of government: federal, provincial or territorial, and municipal. The leader of the Federal government is the Prime Minister, at the provincial and territorial level the leaders of government are called Premiers, and municipal governments are led by Mayors.

• Federally, Canada is a constitutional monarchy as well as a democracy.

• Queen Elizabeth II is the Monarch of Canada and Head of State; however, nearly all the associated powers and authority have been delegated to the Governor General of Canada. The role of the Canadian Governor General is mostly symbolic and ceremonial, and has the power to summon or dissolve parliament, and enacts the final stage of the legislative process, through which a bill becomes law.

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA WEBSITE

To learn more about our system of government, visit the Government of Canda Website. For more information about the Prime Minster, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, visit The Prime Minister of Canada Website.

Canada’s 150th Anniversary

Nearly 150 years ago, the British Parliament finalized legislation that would unify the provinces to create a self-governing, democratic Dominion of Canada. Known as the Fathers of Confederation, the leaders of the provinces in 1864 drafted the British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act) and passed by the British Parliament in 1867.

The British North America Act was signed by Queen Victoria and came into effect on July 1, 1867. Since then, each year Canadians celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. Find out how Canadians will celebrate the 150th anniversary on July 1, 2017 on the Canada 150 website!

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