First Canadian Flags St George s Cross fleur-de-lis Royal

First Canadian Flags St. George's Cross fleur-de-lis Royal Union flag Union Jack Red Ensign Maple Leaf

The Coat of Arms • Canada’s Coat of Arms was officially proclaimed on November 21, 1921. • The present Coat of Arms was approved in 1994.

Symbols of Canada n n n The beaver attained official status as an emblem of Canada March 24, 1975. The maple leaf began to serve as a Canadian symbol as early as 1700. The colour of the maple leaves on the arms of Canada was changed from green to red in 1957.

Canadian National Atheme English Version O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. 　 With glowing hearts we see thee rise, 　 The True North strong and free! 　 From far and wide, O Canada, 　 We stand on guard for thee. 　 God keep our land glorious and free! 　 O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. French Version O Canada! 　 Terre de nos aieux, 　 Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux! 　 Car ton bras sait porter l'épée, 　 Il sait porter la croix! 　 Ton histoire est une epopee 　 Des plus brillants exploits. 　 Et ta valeur, de foi trempée, 　 Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

Tartans Provincial and Territorial Tartans 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Maple leaf Newfoundland Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Northwest Territories Yukon

Map of Canada

The Great Seal n n The Great Seal of Canada is used on all state documents such as proclamations and commissions of: n cabinet ministers n Senators n Judges n senior government officials. The seal bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, in her robes, holding the orb and sceptre, and shows her sitting on the coronation chair.

Origin of the Name – Canada 1. 2. 3. The explorer depicted in the image is Jacques Cartier. The Huron-Iroquois word for "village" or "settlement” was kanata. The first use of "Canada" as an official name came in 1791 when the Province of Quebec was divided into the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada.

Government and politics Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper

The Parliament Building The Centre Block The Library of Parliament The House of Commons The Senate Chamber

Canadian Economy

Canadian currency Canadian Currency The Bank of Canada is responsible for the design and distribution of Canadian bank notes. Canadian bills are called “notes. ” The Bank of Canada must be prepared to supply financial institutions with enough bank notes to satisfy public demand. Instead of using notes to represent One and Two Dollars, coins are used instead. They are referred to as a “Loonie” for one dollar, and a “Twoonie” for two dollars.

Canadian Culture n n n Canada is a geographically vast and ethnically diverse country. Canadian culture has also been greatly influenced by immigration from all over the world. Many Canadians value multiculturalism and see Canadian culture as being inherently multicultural.

National symbols are influenced by natural, historical, and First Nations sources.

Canada’s official national sports are ice hockey in the winter and lacrosse in the summer. Canada hosted several high-profile international sporting events, including the 1976 Summer Olympics, the 1988 Winter Olympics, and the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Canada will be the host country for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia.

Demographics

Languages in Canada

Canada’s two official languages are English and French. Non-official languages are important in Canada, with over five million people listing one as a first language. Some significant non-official first languages include Chinese (853, 745 first-language speakers), Italian (469, 485), German (438, 080), and Punjabi (271, 220). .