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Question 1

What are the official provincial symbols of Newfoundland and Labrador — the provincial bird and flower?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic puffin and pitcher plant

Answer

The Atlantic puffin is the provincial bird and the pitcher plant (a carnivorous bog plant) is the provincial flower of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Question 2

What is the role of the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador?

Accepted Answer

The federal representative of the Crown who performs ceremonial and constitutional duties in the province

Answer

The Lieutenant Governor represents the King in the province, performs ceremonial duties, and plays a constitutional role such as granting royal assent to legislation.

Question 3

How many seats does Newfoundland and Labrador hold in the federal House of Commons?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

Newfoundland and Labrador is represented by 7 members of parliament in the House of Commons.

Question 4

What is a 'screech-in' ceremony in Newfoundland cultural tradition?

Accepted Answer

A humorous initiation ritual where visitors kiss a cod and drink Screech rum to become 'honorary Newfoundlanders'

Answer

The screech-in is a popular tongue-in-cheek ceremony where 'Come From Aways' (non-Newfoundlanders) kiss a cod and drink Screech rum to be symbolically welcomed as honorary locals.

Question 5

Which Indigenous group is the recognized Indigenous people of Labrador's coast and holds self-government rights in Nunatsiavut?

Accepted Answer

Inuit of Nunatsiavut

Answer

The Inuit of Nunatsiavut signed a land claims agreement in 2005 establishing the Nunatsiavut Government, one of Canada's most advanced Indigenous self-government arrangements.

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