DISCOVER CANADA

ECONOMY

FISHING

• Fishing is a big part of the economy
• Fishing provides over 130,00 jobs
• The main areas for fishing in Canada are the oceans
• Fishing in the Atlantic has gone down recently
• It has gone down in the Atlantic due to over fishing

HYDRO-ELECTRICITY

• Canada is the 3rd largest producer
• There are over 100 dams in Canada
• In Quebec alone there are 59
• 90% of British Columbia and Quebec power

AGRICULTURE

• Alberta and Saskatchewan produce most of the grains
• Provides about 685,00 jobs in Canada
• In the last 80 years the percentage of farmers has gone from 32% to 2%

PUBLIC POLICY

GUN LAWS

• Canada's policies are much stricter than the US
• All firearms must be registered
• In order to carry a firearm in Canada you have to be authorized

GENDER EQUALITY

• Women are not treated as fairly
• Women have the same rights
• Prejudice against women though

CANADIAN MILITARY

• Armed forces of Her Majesty the Queen in Canada
• Defends Canada
• Defends North America
• Increases International security

CULTURE

CANADIAN TELEVISION

• Mainly watch American TV
• There's a lot of Canadian versions of US shows
• Like: Canada's next top model, Ninja Turtles, Canadian Idol
• Also, the NFL and NHL are big in Canada

BORDER PATROL AND SECURITY

• There is a big lack of patrols
• Mostly there are just signs
• The signs say you must present papers or a passport
• Visa requirements are lenient
• Soon that will change

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN CANADA

• The mountains are very popular
• Niagara Falls
• Largest wooden roller coaster in Canada
• Lots of forests, good for camping and hiking