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Canada is a country inNorth America. Itsten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world'ssecond-largest country by total area, with theworld's longest coastline. Itsborder with the United States is the world's longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of bothmeteorologic andgeological regions. Witha population of just over 41 million people, it has widely varying population densities, with the majority residing inurban areas and large areas of the country being sparsely populated. Canada's capital isOttawa andits three largest metropolitan areas areToronto,Montreal, andVancouver.
Adeveloped country, Canada has ahigh nominal per capita income globally and its advanced economy ranks among thelargest in the world by nominal GDP, relying chiefly uponits abundant natural resources and well-developedinternational trade networks. Recognized as amiddle power, Canada's strong support formultilateralism andinternationalism has been closely related toits foreign relations policies ofpeacekeeping andaid for developing countries. Canada promotes itsdomestically shared values through participation inmultiple international organizations and forums. (Full article...)
TheSecond Battle of Passchendaele was the culminating attack during theThird Battle of Ypres of theFirst World War. The battle took place in theYpres Salient area of theWestern Front, in and around the Belgian village ofPasschendaele, between 26 October and 10 November 1917. TheCanadian Corps relieved the exhaustedII Anzac Corps, continuing the advance started with theFirst Battle of Passchendaele and ultimately capturing the village. Beyond gaining favourable observation positions, the battle was intended to gain drier winter positions on higher ground. (Full article...)
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TheCanadian (French:cheval canadien) is ahorse breed from Canada. It is a strong, well-muscled horse, usually dark in colour. It is generally used forriding anddriving. Descended fromdraft and light riding horses imported to Canada in the late 1600s from France, it was later crossed with other British and American breeds. During the 18th century the Canadian horse spread throughout the northeastern US, where it contributed to the development of several horse breeds. During the peak popularity of the breed, three subtypes could be distinguished, a draft horse type, atrotting type and apacing type. Thousands of horses were exported in the 19th century, many of whom were subsequently killed while acting ascavalry horses in the American Civil War. These exports decreased thepurebred Canadian population almost to the point of extinction, prompting the formation of astudbook and the passage of a law against further export. (Full article...)
Multiculturalism in Canada was officially adopted by thegovernment during the 1970s and 1980s. The Canadian federal government has been described as the instigator ofmulticulturalism as an ideology because of its public emphasis on thesocial importance of immigration. The 1960sRoyal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism is often referred to as the origin of modern political awareness of multiculturalism, resulting in Canada being one of the most multicultural nations in the world. The official state policy of multiculturalism is often cited as one of Canada's significant accomplishments, and a key distinguishing element ofCanadian identity andCanadian values. (Full article...)
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Margaret Eleanor Atwood (born November 18, 1939) is a Canadian novelist, poet,literary critic and an inventor. Since 1961, she has published 18 books of poetry, 18 novels, 11 books ofnonfiction, nine collections of short fiction, eight children's books, twographic novels, and a number ofsmall press editions of both poetry and fiction. Her best-known work is the 1985 dystopian novelThe Handmaid's Tale. Atwood has won numerous awards and honors for her writing, including twoBooker Prizes, theArthur C. Clarke Award, theGovernor General's Award, theFranz Kafka Prize,Princess of Asturias Awards, and theNational Book Critics andPEN Center USA Lifetime Achievement Awards. A number of her works have been adapted for film and television. (Full article...)
TheSupreme Court of Canada is thehighest court ofCanada. It was established by theParliament of Canada through theSupreme and Exchequer Court Act of 1875. Since 1949, the Court has been the finalcourt of appeal in theCanadian justice system. Originally composed of six justices (theChief Justice of Canada and fivepuisne justices), the Court was expanded to seven justices by the creation of an additional puisne justice position in 1927, and then to nine justices by the creation of two more puisne justice positions in 1949. (Full article...)
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