Last week, politicians and business leaders from around the world met in Switzerland to “improve the state of the world.” The meeting is called The World Economic Forum and it happens once a year.
Tag: Canada
Canada Welcomes Syrian Refugees To Their New Home
Something thoroughly Canadian is happening–the country is welcoming the first of 25,000 Syrian refugees. And the Prime Minister was at the airport to welcome them to their new home.
Changes To The Canadian Senate
Canada’s new prime minister plans on changing the way Senators are chosen.
Trudeaumania All Over Again?
Canada’s new prime minister, Justin Trudeau, is getting a lot of attention around the world. Do you know why? (kid-friendly news article)
“Because It’s 2015.”
Canada’s brand-new prime minister, Justin Trudeau, is shaking things up a bit. Justin Trudeau’s cabinet is made up of 15 women and 15 men (plus Trudeau). For the first time in Canada’s history, half of the Prime Minister’s closest advisors are women.
Canadians Elect Liberal Majority Government, Justin Trudeau as PM
Canadians will soon have a very different government in power.
In the federal election last week, the Conservative government led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, was defeated.
Canadians Vote On October 19
On October 19, Canadian adults will vote in a federal election. Their votes will help to decide who becomes the next Prime Minister.
Countries Sending Aid To Syrian Refugees
Many countries around the world are sending aid to the people of Syria. They are also trying to figure out how to help many Syrians leave the country and how to help them live in other countries.
Welcome Back! Your Summer Round-Up
Welcome back! Since TeachingKidsNews.com doesn’t publish over the summer, here are some news briefs on stories you may have missed.
Coming To Grips With A Shameful Past
Canada is trying to come to grips with a difficult chapter in its past.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, many First Nations people living in Canada were done a terrible wrong by the federal government.
