Canada Past & Present
What is the story of Canada? Canada has many diverse histories and identities. To help us understand Canada’s past and present, we must share these stories from a variety of perspectives.
The purpose of this education guide is to help you better understand Canada’s history, culture, and geography, and prepare you for the citizenship test. The guide includes activities and resources to help you explore Canada’s past and its people. You will learn about Canada’s present as well. The guide has information about geography, human rights, and quality of life in Canada.
The guide explores how Canada’s system of government works today, and the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens. It encourages you to participate in the democratic process by becoming an active citizen. You will learn how to play a role in improving your communities and your country. The guide will help you reflect more deeply on Canada’s people, history, and what it means to be Canadian.
You can complete the activities in this guide in a classroom, or on your own. Many of the activities in the guide ask you to visit The Canadian Encyclopedia, where you will find detailed information on the topic you are learning about. We encourage you to explore The Canadian Encyclopedia to deepen your understanding of Canada’s past and present.