One-seventh of world's fresh water, with Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, many other lakes and rivers. Appalachian mountains, Newfoundland's rocky shores, gentle hills in Prince Edward Island, variable temperatures, frequent precipitation. You can find out by checking the Environment Canada Internet site. You can find out more in the Fact Sheet on Government in Canada or through the Intergovernmental On-line Information Kiosk . The Canadian Charter of Rights guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms, such as equality rights, legal rights, language rights, and mobility rights, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and freedom of association.
Democratic rights allow Canadian citizens to vote and participate in elections.
If you are a permanent resident, you are entitled to most of these rights, although you cannot vote until you obtain Canadian citizenship. Residents and citizens also have responsibilities, such as the responsibility to obey Canadian laws and to allow others to enjoy their rights. And like all Canadians, you will have to pay taxes. The Fact Sheet on Rights and Responsibilities will give you more information or you can read the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Different provinces and territories have other public holidays.