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Canada covers six time zones, from the west coast to the prairies, central Canada, and the Atlantic provinces; in the north there are three territories, stretching between Alaska and Greenland. The five Great Lakes are shared between Canada and the United States, and make up 16% of the Earth's fresh water. The world's longest city street (Yonge Street in Toronto) is in Canada. A large number of immigrants from almost every part of the world come to live in Canada. Canada has a greater mix of people with different backgrounds than almost anywhere on Earth. Ottawa is the capital of Canada. From Wikipedia Useful Resources: Government of Canada Public Works Public Works and Government Services Canada is the engine that powers the Government of Canada. It supports the daily operations of nearly 140 federal departments and agencies. Key Information Sources Lists key federal and provincial government telephone numbers and Internet addresses that may be helpful to you as a newcomer to Canada. Job Bank Canadian employment opportunities. 2006 Census Statistics Canada Statistics Canada produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country — its population, resources, economy, society and culture. | . | Provinces and Territories: | |
Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon | |||
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