| History of Canada | History of the Flag | Climate |
| Queen's Personal Flag | Rights and Freedoms | Fundamental Freedoms |
| Democratic Rights | Mobility Rights | Equality Rights |
| Official Languages of Canada |
| (July 1, 2004) Population: est. 31,946,316 | Area: 3,851,809 Square Miles | Continent: North America |
| Provinces & Territories of Canada | Links to other similiar sites about Canada |
History of CanadaCanada became a nation in 1867 when four colonies united. Later six provinces and two territories joined the confederation.History of the FlagThe Red Maple Leaf is displayed on a white background with a red band on each end. White represents the snowy north, red symbolizes the Canadian blood shed during World War I and the stylized maple leaf has been Canada's national symbol for more than 150 years.ClimateCanada's climate is characterized by its diversity, as temperature and precipitation differ from region to region and from season to season. While it is true that in the extreme north temperatures climb above 0oC for only a few months a year, most Canadians live within 300 km of the country's southern border, where mild springs, hot summers and pleasantly crisp autumns prevail at least 7 months of 12. The seasons dictate the look of the land: according to whether the natural environment is in a state of dormancy or growth, Canadians may be alpine skiing...or water skiing. While seasonal change signals fluctuations in temperature and the number of hours of sunshine, the shifting position of air masses also plays a part. The usual air flow from west to east is disrupted in winter when cold, dry air moves down from the Arctic and in summer when warm, tropical air moves up from the southeast. Added to these factors are the effect of mountain ranges, plains and large bodies of water. The Queen's Personal Canadian FlagHer Majesty's Personal Canadian flag and standards of members of the Royal Family will take precedence before the national flag; they are never half-masted. These flags and standards, like all personal flags, are never used by others. Although Her Majesty The Queen has several standards and personal flags which are displayed according to the event and the location, in Canada, only The Queen's Personal Canadian flag will be displayed to mark her presence. Royal flags and standards are normally provided by the Household Staff and are lent to the Department of Canadian Heritage Visit Staff prior to the visit; The Queen's Personal Canadian flag is obtained from Rideau Hall. If more than one member of the Royal Family is present on an official visit, only the standard of the member taking precedence shall be flown.Rights and FreedomThe Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society. |
Fundamental Freedoms
Democratic RightsEvery citizen of Canada has the right to vote in an election of members of the House of Commons or of a legislative assembly and to be qualified for membership therein.Mobility RightsEvery citizen of Canada has the right to enter, remain in and leave Canada.Equality RightsEvery individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability.Official Languages of CanadaEnglish and French are the official languages of Canada and have equality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the Parliament and government of Canada. |
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