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Canada & the United Kingdom

Canada has certainly become more involved with its geographical neighbour, the United States, over time. Still, Canada's political connection remains with its "mother country", the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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Quick Comparison

CanadaUnited Kingdom
Government LeaderThe Rt. Hon. Justin TrudeauH.E. The Rt. Hon. Liz Truss
High CommissionerH.E. Ralph GoodaleH.E. Susannah Goshko
Government TypeParliamentary DemocracyParliamentary Democracy
IndependenceJuly 1, 1867n/a
Population38 million66 million
Area9 976 140 square kms244 820 square kms
Divisions10 provinces, 3 territories4 home nations, 15 dependencies
CapitalOttawa, OntarioLondon, England
Major Religion39% Roman Catholic20% Church of England
G.D.P.$1.6 trillion U.S.$2.6 trillion U.S.

External Links
UK Online - Government of the United Kingdom
Canadian High Commission in London - Global Affairs Canada
United Kingdom High Commission in Ottawa - Foreign & Commonwealth Office
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