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North America · Country briefing

Canada

A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November — capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.

  • Capital
    Ottawa
  • Population
    ~40 million
  • Time zone
    America/Toronto (UTC -5)
  • Currency
    Canadian dollar (CAD)
Canada, with Ottawa marked
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Climate in November: Cold in most regions; snow common in the north.

Ottawa, the capital of Canada

The capital

Ottawa

Photo · Wikimedia Commons

Fun facts

What makes Canada a bit special.

Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson — for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.

Native animals

Wildlife your partner class might know best.

Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.

School life

In a Canada classroom

Many Canadian schools open with a land acknowledgement.

Typical school day: Often 08:30–15:00.

School year: September to June.

Greetings to learn

Say hello like a local

  • Hello!
    English
  • Bonjour!
    French

Five questions to ask

Conversation starters

  1. 01What's the weather like today?
  2. 02What sports do you play?
  3. 03What's a Canadian word that's hard to translate?
  4. 04Where in Canada do you live?
  5. 05What animals live near your school?

What not to assume

Friendly cautions

  • ℹCanada has 10 provinces and 3 territories, each with their own school systems.
  • ℹMany Indigenous Nations have distinct cultures and languages.

Culture

Food, music, sport, festivals.

Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson — what it is, why it matters, fun facts.

Reflection prompts
  • “What's a word your country has that's hard to translate?”
  • “What's one place near your school you think every visitor should see?”

Could your class meet Canada?

Choose Canadawhen you register — we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.

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