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Department of Finance Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
The Department of Finance Canada is responsible for providing the Government of Canada with analysis and advice on economic and financial issues in Canada. Be sure to check out the Budget and Tariffs and Taxes areas.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
At this resource, detailed information is provided on Canada's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This resource requires Java.
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City of Peterborough

For Students 3rd - 8th
Peterborough is set in the beautiful Kawarthas tourism area of Ontario and is located an hour and a half from the Greater Toronto Area. Links provide information on its government, community, business and tourism activities.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Nunavut

For Students 9th - 10th
A third Canadian northern territory was created in 1999 when the Northwest Territories was divided, thus forming Nunavut. This article covers its history, symbols, demography, geography, and much more.
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Legacy of Hope Foundation: Where Are the Children: Legacy of Residential Schools

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of aboriginal children who attended residential schools in Canada from 1831 to the 1990s. Traces the implementation of government policies of forced assimilation, outcomes, and impacts. Includes video of residential school...
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Nuu Chah Nulth Tribal Council

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and learn how it supports the fourteen Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations in British Columbia. The site provides information about the services and programs it offers, as well as numerous videos...
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Parliament of Canada: Stephane Dion

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official web page from the Government of Canada for Stephane Dion; it lists his professional qualifications, membership in House of Commons Committees, and a list of publications via a Publications hyperlink. Students looking...
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Statistics Canada: 2006 Census: Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
According to Canada's 2006 census, the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba had the highest urban, aboriginal population in Canada. Statistics for other urban and regional areas are included on this government site.
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Royal Household

The British Monarchy: Queen and Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from Queen Elizabeth II's official website, explains the constitutional role the monarchy has in Canada. The Queen of Canada is a constitutional monarchy in all her realms. There is a drop-down box offering access to the...
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Archives of Ontario

The James Bay Treaty Turns 100

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit explores the events leading up to the signing of the James Bay Treaty, also known as Treaty No.9. Through this series on archival documents, photographs, and accompanying text, explore the impact of the James Bay...
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Halifax Regional Municipality

For Students 9th - 10th
Almost everything you'd want to know about Halifax can be found here. There is information for residents, visitors, businesses, and government.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Places of Our Hearts

For Students 9th - 10th
To have your ancestral community taken away by the Canadian government is the focus of this exhibit. The communities and way of life that were almost lost will now live forever because of this exhibit.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Northwind Dreaming

For Students 9th - 10th
A website about the oldest community in Alberta, Fort Chipewyan, which currently is made up of people reflecting the original founder's ethnic background- Cree Indians, French and Scots Metis and non-Natives. This web page is based on an...
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Parliament of Canada: Officers of Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the Parliament of Canada, and the Government House Leader.
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Curated OER

Cbc News Interactive: Women in Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this interactive by CBC News to learn how Canada compares to the top ten countries and the G8 in terms of representation of women in government.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a complete destination guide to Canada, a country profile, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
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Province of British Columbia

Water Stewardship Division: Ground Water

For Students 9th - 10th
The Government of British Columbia provides all necessary information on ground water such as wells, ground water quality, legislation, and more.
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Canada and the Circumpolar World

For Students 9th - 10th
This government resource has information about Canada's policies in the Arctic, and the activities it is involved in to protect and maintain sovereignty over the Canadian Arctic.
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Libertarian Party of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
The Libertarian Party of Canada is a party that articulates a political ideology where a government is restrained and people are "free" to pursue property rights and personal "freedom". It is a small party that attempts to run candidates...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides many great facts about the second largest country in the world, Canada. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.
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For Students Pre-K - 1st
Along with providing students with basic introductory knowledge about the Canadian Government, this website provides audio aids to help younger students and/or ESL students with the pronunciation of key Canadian terms.
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Merna A Forster

Heroines: Rosemary Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
Great for studying Women's History, Black History, or Canadian Politics. Links to both radio and video clips as well.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: James Armstrong Richardson

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the life of James Armstrong Richardson, a Canadian businessman and at one time a Cabinet Minister in Pierre Trudeau's government.
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University of Alberta

University of Alberta: World War I and the Consolidation of Rail Line in Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
During World War l, 300 miles of rail and other track materials were taken in response by the British Government for rails to be used for military purposes in France. This brief account includes pictures and primary documents.

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