11 Oct How Canadian Are You, Eh?
Canadians are proud, eh!
Canada is such a big, diverse country and we are so lucky to live here. This week is Canada’s Citizenship Week and we encourage everyone to reflect on the value of citizenship, what it means to be Canadian, and the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen of our fine nation. Here are a few facts about our country:
– Canada became The Dominion of Canada on July 1st, 1867. We officially became a country in 1982.
– Canada’s land mass is 9 970610 km2 (The world’s second largest country)
– Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories.
– At 6050 m above sea level, Mount Logan in the Yukon is Canada’s tallest peak.
– Great Bear lake is the largest lake in Canada with an area of 31 326 km2
– The longest river is the Mackenzie River flowing 4241 km through the NWT.
– Canada has six time zones.
– The National emblem is the maple leaf and has been associated with Canada since the 1700’s.
5 fun ways to celebrate Canada’s Citizenship Week!
1. Proudly fly the Canadian flag
2. Participate! Volunteer and get involved in your community (organization or school)
3. Be a gracious host to a newcomer
4. Attend a Citizenship Ceremony. Here’s a local one:
| Location: | Toronto, Ontario Air Canada Centre 40 Bay St., Toronto, ON, M5J 2N8 |
| Date: | 2011-10-19 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM |
| Description: | new Canadians will receive their citizenship. Citizenship Judge Raminder Gill will preside. |
| Telephone: | (888)242-2100 |
5. Take the How Canadian Are You Challenge. Copy and Paste this link into your browser and take the test. It’s easy, fun and takes no time at all. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/games/how-canadian-are-you-eh/index.asp
On behalf of all Canadians and Brampton Meals on Wheels, we welcome new citizens to our country. Have a wonderful week, eh!
Georgia Mouka, Volunteer Blogger at Brampton Meals on Wheels
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