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'''FactsAboutCanada.ca''' is your go-to source for informative, reliable, and easy-to-read content about [[Canada]] — its provinces, cities, history, culture, and much more.
== Canada Today: News & Trends ==


Whether you're a student, traveller, new resident, or curious Canadian, you'll find helpful facts and insights about this diverse and fascinating country.
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* '''December 15:''' **New Citizenship Rules Take Effect:** Bill C-3 resolves the **"lost Canadians"** issue and grants citizenship to many affected by outdated rules.
* '''December 15:''' **Quantum Champions Program:** Federal government commits $92 million to four Canadian firms (Anyon, Photonic, etc.) to accelerate quantum computing development.
* '''December 10:''' **Bank of Canada Holds Rate:** The BoC holds the [[Overnight rate|key interest rate]] steady at **2.25%** for the final decision of the year.
* '''December 6:''' **Vatican Indigenous Artifacts Return:** Sixty-two artifacts arrive in Montreal, a significant step in the ongoing reconciliation process.


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* '''Citizenship Law Relief''' – Wide discussion among "lost Canadians" and families abroad following the final implementation of Bill C-3.
* '''Monetary Policy Debate''' – Homeowner and investor interest in the Bank of Canada's decision to hold the key rate and its future implications.
* '''Cabinet and Energy Pact''' – Political reaction to the resignation of Steven Guilbeault and the appointment of Marc Miller, amid controversy over a new energy pipeline agreement.


'''FactsAboutCanada.ca''' is your go-to source for informative, reliable, and easy-to-read content about [[Canada]] — its provinces, cities, history, culture, and much more.
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See: [[Canadian current events]] for full archives and [[Canadian Political Economy]] for in-depth analysis.
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Whether you're a student, traveller, new resident, or curious Canadian, you'll find helpful facts and insights about this diverse and fascinating country.
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⭐ Featured of the Day
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Today’s highlight: '''[[The Canadian Museum of History]]''' – located in Gatineau, Quebec, this museum houses the definitive **Canadian History Hall**, taking visitors on a journey through millennia of the nation's stories and peoples.
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Explore next: [[Parliament Hill]] • [[National Historic Sites of Canada]] • [[Vimy Ridge Memorial]]
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📈 What Canadians Are Searching For
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# “Canada quantum initiative funding”
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== 🧭 Start Exploring Canada ==


* [[Provinces of Canada|Explore all Canadian provinces]]
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* [[Canadian Symbols|Explore Canadian symbols and icons]]


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* [[Canada]]
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* [[Economy of Canada]]
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== 🏙️ Popular Cities ==
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* '''<span style="color:#b35400;">(Federal Parliamentary Democracy)</span>'''
* [[Prime Minister of Canada]]
* [[Parliament of Canada]]
* [[Governor General of Canada]]
* [[Supreme Court of Canada]]
* [[Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms]]
* [[Elections in Canada]]
* [[Cabinet of Canada]]
* [[Political parties in Canada]]
* [[Canadian Armed Forces]]
* [[Queen Elizabeth II (as Head of State)]]
* [[House of Commons of Canada]]
* [[Senate of Canada]]
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* [[Toronto]]
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* [[Vancouver]]
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* [[Montreal]]
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* [[Ottawa]]
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* [[Calgary]]
* [[Indigenous Peoples in Canada]]
* [[Halifax]]
* [[Constitution Act, 1982]]
* [[Confederation (Canada)]]
* [[Canadian Bilingualism]]
* [[Multiculturalism in Canada]]
* [[Dominion of Canada]]
* [[Residential Schools in Canada]]
* [[Canadian Culture]]
* [[Canada Day]] (July 1)
* [[Remembrance Day]]
* [[Hockey in Canada]]
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→ Browse all: [[Major Cities in Canada]]
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| style="padding:4px 0; font-weight:bold; width:45%; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | Capital City:
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| style="padding:4px 0; font-weight:bold; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | National Motto:
| style="padding:4px 0; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | A mari usque ad mare (From sea to sea)
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| style="padding:4px 0; font-weight:bold; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | Government:
| style="padding:4px 0; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | Federal Parliamentary Democracy under a constitutional monarchy
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| style="padding:4px 0; font-weight:bold; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | Primary Export:
| style="padding:4px 0; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | Crude Petroleum (Largest by value)
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| style="padding:4px 0; font-weight:bold; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | Land Area:
| style="padding:4px 0; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | ~9,984,670 sq km (2nd largest in the world)
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| style="padding:4px 0; font-weight:bold; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | Population (2024 est.):
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== 🇨🇦 Quick Facts About Canada ==
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* [[Ottawa]] • [[Toronto]] • [[Montreal]]
* [[The Arctic]] • [[The Prairies]]
* [[Banff National Park]]
* [[Jasper National Park]]
* [[Gros Morne National Park]]
* [[Nahanni National Park Reserve]]
* [[Vancouver]] • [[Calgary]]
* [[Quebec City]] • [[Halifax]]
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* Canada is the world’s '''second-largest country''' by land area.
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* There are '''10 provinces and 3 territories'''.
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* Canada has '''two official languages''': English and French.
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* It is home to over '''630 recognized First Nations communities'''.
📜 Facts & History
* The '''maple leaf''' and '''beaver''' are national symbols.
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* The '''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms''' was signed in 1982.
* '''On This Day (1964):''' The **House of Commons approved the new Maple Leaf flag** design.
* '''Did You Know:''' The Canada–U.S. border is the **longest unpatrolled border** in the world (~8,890 km).
* '''Did You Know:''' The national currency, the '''Canadian Dollar''', is known as the **"Loonie."**
* '''On This Day (1985):''' The **Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms** came fully into force.
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== 🌍 Featured Provinces ==
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* [[Quebec]]
* [[The Canadian Museum of History]]
* [[Alberta]]
* [[Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms]]
* [[Nova Scotia]]
* [[Constitutional Monarchy in Canada]]
 
* [[Prime Minister of Canada]]
→ See the full list: [[Provinces of Canada]]
* [[Official Bilingualism in Canada]]
 
* [[The Great Lakes]]
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* [[The Trans-Canada Highway]]
 
* [[Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada]]
== 📚 Latest Articles ==
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* [[History of Confederation]]
Tip: Use [[Special:Search|Search]] to find provinces, historical figures, cultural facts, and more.
* [[Canadian Flag]]
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* [[Justin Trudeau]]
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* [[Indigenous Peoples of Canada]]
* [[Provinces of Canada]]
* [[St. John's]]
 
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Latest revision as of 16:39, 15 December 2025

Canada Today: News & Trends

📰 Current Events & Trending Topics

Headlines (December 2025)

  • December 15: **New Citizenship Rules Take Effect:** Bill C-3 resolves the **"lost Canadians"** issue and grants citizenship to many affected by outdated rules.
  • December 15: **Quantum Champions Program:** Federal government commits $92 million to four Canadian firms (Anyon, Photonic, etc.) to accelerate quantum computing development.
  • December 10: **Bank of Canada Holds Rate:** The BoC holds the key interest rate steady at **2.25%** for the final decision of the year.
  • December 6: **Vatican Indigenous Artifacts Return:** Sixty-two artifacts arrive in Montreal, a significant step in the ongoing reconciliation process.

🔥 Trending Discussions

  • Citizenship Law Relief – Wide discussion among "lost Canadians" and families abroad following the final implementation of Bill C-3.
  • Monetary Policy Debate – Homeowner and investor interest in the Bank of Canada's decision to hold the key rate and its future implications.
  • Cabinet and Energy Pact – Political reaction to the resignation of Steven Guilbeault and the appointment of Marc Miller, amid controversy over a new energy pipeline agreement.

See: Canadian current events for full archives and Canadian Political Economy for in-depth analysis.

⭐ Featured of the Day

Today’s highlight: The Canadian Museum of History – located in Gatineau, Quebec, this museum houses the definitive **Canadian History Hall**, taking visitors on a journey through millennia of the nation's stories and peoples.

📈 What Canadians Are Searching For

  1. “new Canadian citizenship law in effect”
  2. “Canada quantum initiative funding”
  3. “Bank of Canada lending rate December 2025”
  4. “Canadian dollar to US dollar exchange rate”
  5. “Indigenous artifacts return Vatican”

A snapshot of top search interest as of today.


🇨🇦 Start here
🏛️ Government & civics
📜 Foundational Topics & Culture
📊 Canada at a Glance
Capital City: Ottawa
National Motto: A mari usque ad mare (From sea to sea)
Government: Federal Parliamentary Democracy under a constitutional monarchy
Primary Export: Crude Petroleum (Largest by value)
Land Area: ~9,984,670 sq km (2nd largest in the world)
Population (2024 est.): ~41.3 million
🗺️ Geography & National Parks

📜 Facts & History

  • On This Day (1964): The **House of Commons approved the new Maple Leaf flag** design.
  • Did You Know: The Canada–U.S. border is the **longest unpatrolled border** in the world (~8,890 km).
  • Did You Know: The national currency, the Canadian Dollar, is known as the **"Loonie."**
  • On This Day (1985): The **Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms** came fully into force.
🆕 Recently Added

Tip: Use Search to find provinces, historical figures, cultural facts, and more.