Education
The country has a range of education systems and services from early childhood to later education. Schooling is compulsory in New Zealand for all children from their sixth until their 16th birthday. The tertiary education system includes universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

In Canada, the provinces and territories are responsible for elementary, secondary and post-secondary education. Consequently, Canada does not have a national or federal department of education.

Health
Canada has a predominantly publicly funded health care system. The national health insurance program is achieved through thirteen interlocking provincial and territorial health insurance plans, which follow the national principles set at the federal level.

There is also an extensive private health system, for those wishing to pay an additional fee to receive extra benefits for optical, physiotherapy and dental treatment when they use private health care services.

Legal System
Canada is a confederation, with a parliamentary monarch. Being a confederation means that powers and responsibilities are divided between the federal government and the 10 provincial governments. Canada also has three territorial jurisdictions. Canada has three levels of government: federal, provincial and municipal (cities and towns). These governments are elected by the citizens of Canada.

Economy
Canada has a diversified economy. Canada’s economy is based on natural resources industries, such as forestry, mining, oil and gas extraction, farming and fishing, which account for large numbers of jobs and revenue for Canada. Canada is also known as a leader in the areas of telecommunications, biotechnology, aerospace technologies and pharmaceuticals. Canada is a member nation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) along with the USA and Mexico.

Currency
Canada uses decimal currency with 100 cents to each Canadian dollar (CDN $1.00). The bills are in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 and $1000; coins include 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, and the $1 and $2 coins. The one-cent coin stayed as bronze.

Employment
Employment and working conditions are strictly regulated in Canada through federal and provincial laws. These laws set minimum wage levels, health and safety standards, and hours of work. Federal and provincial laws also provide for material leave, annual paid vacation and protection of children who are working.

Various policies are in place to enforce worker benefits, provide extended maternity and parental leave provisions as well as for the care of dying relatives.