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Modern Canada
Canada's regions, economy, cultural mosaic, and its role on the world stage — the contemporary topics you need to know for the citizenship test.
What You'll Learn
- Canada's five major regions and their economic characteristics
- The Canadian economy: free trade, natural resources, and industry
- Multiculturalism policy and Canada's cultural mosaic
- Canada's international roles including NATO and the Commonwealth
Key Facts Covered
A Multicultural Society
Canada was the world's first country to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy (1971). The Canadian Multiculturalism Act (1988) enshrines the value of cultural diversity. Today, over 200 languages are spoken and about 20% of Canadians were born outside Canada.
The Five Regions
Canada is divided into five distinct regions: the Atlantic Provinces (New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador), Central Canada (Quebec and Ontario), the Prairie Provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta), British Columbia, and the North (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut).
The Canadian Economy
Canada has one of the world's largest economies, driven by natural resources (oil, minerals, lumber), agriculture, manufacturing, and a strong service sector. Canada and the United States share the world's largest trading relationship. The CUSMA (formerly NAFTA) governs trade across North America.
Canada's Global Role
Canada is a founding member of the United Nations, NATO, and the Commonwealth of Nations. Canada has participated in UN peacekeeping operations since 1956 and continues to contribute to global peace, security, and development through multilateral institutions.
Practice Modern Canada Questions
All 59 questions in this chapter include an explanation and a source link. Practise, then review your mistakes.