What is Canada’s capital city?

Ottawa is Canada's capital city, and it has been designated as such since 1857. Being the capital means that Ottawa is the political center of the country, housing the Parliament of Canada, where government meetings and legislative activities take place. It also contains the official residences of the Prime Minister and the Governor General, as well as numerous national museums and institutions. The choice of Ottawa as the capital was strategic, as it is located on the border of English-speaking Ontario and French-speaking Quebec, symbolizing a compromise and unity between the two major linguistic groups in Canada. This helps to foster a sense of inclusivity and representation within the government.

Other cities, such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, are significant in their own right and serve as major economic, cultural, and population centers, but they do not hold the title of the capital.