6.2 Ideas and Terms

Should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national identity?

In this unit, you will learn about the following big ideas based on the questions arising from the issue question.

  • The challenges and opportunities associated with the promotion of Canadian unity

  • Various visions for Canada's future 

The following are important glossary terms in this unit. Click on each one for its definition. Throughout the text for this course, there are clickable links to their definitions.

alienation
asymmetrical federalism
bilingualism
cosmopolitan
diversity
economic nationalist
equalization payments
globalization
inherent right
middle power
national unity
patriation
royal commission
separation

 

Interactive

The Glossary exercises appear near the beginning of every unit. While these exercises are not part of your course mark, it is important to have an initial understanding of the glossary terms for each unit and apply the terms throughout the course. Test your understanding of this unit's terms by completing the drag and drop activity on the following page.