Canada

BY: MATT CHAREN

Capital and Flag

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada

Language and Religion

English and French are the official languages

Christianity (74%) is the primary religion

Followed by:

Roman Catholic (43%)

Protestant (23%)

Tourist Attraction 1

Banff National Park

Oldest national park established in 1885. Mostly forest, but also contains
glaciers and meadows. Park has man wildlife species including bears, wolves,
cougars, deer, and moose. The park attracts over 4 million annual visitors.
The park is best for climbing, skiing, hiking, and camping

Tourist Attraction 2

Niagara Falls

Located on Niagara River at the U.S.- Canada border. Most powerful waterfall
in North America. Canada side of the falls includes underground walkways,
observation towers, gardens, and cable cars. Over 20 million annual visitors
to Niagara Falls

National Cuisine

English speaking Canada similar to U.S., Quebec has French cuisine

Depends on part of Canada

Fish and Brewis-Newfoundland recipe, ingredients stored through winter

Turnips and Tongue-Northern Canada recipe. Slow cooks buffalo tongue with
onion, celery, and turnips

I WASNT ABLE TO FIND A PICTURE OF TURNIPS AND TONGUE, BUT I CAN

IMAGINE WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

Stereotypes by Americans

Peace Police

Canada takes pride in remaining peaceful, however military is engaged when

war in unavoidable

Lumberjacks and Fishermen

Canada embraces their history and atmosphere, but they are a technology
based economy

Superstitions

Halloween

Canadians celebrate Halloween like we do, however they seem more

superstitious about evil spirits and witches on Halloween

Dream Catchers

Designed to catch bad dreams, while allowing good dreams to visit

Hand Gestures

Gestures seem to be the same as in the U.S

Handshakes and hugs are most common when greeting people as well as
saying goodbye

Business Culture

Etiquette

Meetings normally begin with a handshake, similar to U.S

Canada is more formal when it comes to addressing people by their proper

names and professional titles

Body language is the same as in the U.S

Business Culture

Relationship building

Similar to United States, tends to be more reserved in Canada

As time goes on, becomes more informal with teasing and talk about
personal lives

Business Culture

Communication Styles in Decision Making

Anglophone vs. Francophone

Anglophone- more direct and to the point

Francophone- more laid back, wont interrupt someone who is speaking

Canadians very polite, and keep business communication direct/formal

Canadians dont debate as much as Americans, emphasize tolerance

Business Culture

Power Structures in Decision Making

Focused more on individual corporate atmosphere, rather than as an entire

business culture

Business is done at a slower pace than in the United States, decisions and
projects are not rushed

There is more of an open door policy where employee suggestions are

welcomed and encouraged

Internet Penetration Rate and

Popular Social Network Sites

Internet Penetration Rate

88.5% in 2016

87.8% in 2015

Most Popular Social Network Sites

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Google

Individualism vs. Collectivism

Canada is considered Individualistic like the U.S.

Not highly ranked in terms of Collectivism like the United States as well

Focuses more on the individual and the individuals family, rather than
society as a whlole

Large or Small Power Distance

Canada is a Small Power Distance like the U.S.

Hierarchy of organizations were established for convenience

Canada also focuses on the straight forward exchange of information

Strong or Weak Uncertainty

Avoidance

Canada has a Weak Uncertainty Avoidance

Easy acceptance of new ideas and trying new things

Canada is more tolerant of ideas, opinions, and self expression

Masculinity vs. Feminity

Canada is considered Moderately Masculine

Canada has lower standards of achievement, success, and winning in

comparison to the United States

Current Events

Liberals hoping to transform Canadian health care

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/health-care-philpott-innovation-1.3803707

Mafia related shooting in Montreal

http://
montreal.ctvnews.ca/former-rizzuto-associate-murdered-in-laval-1.3117280

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from http://www.thecanadaguide.com/manners

Google Images