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+ | |conventional_long_name = Canada |
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+ | |common_name = Canada |
| − | |image_flag |
+ | |image_flag = Flag of Canada.svg |
| − | |official_languages |
+ | |official_languages = English, French |
| − | |capital |
+ | |capital = [[wp:Ottawa|Ottawa]] |
| − | |largest_city |
+ | |largest_city = [[wp:Toronto|Toronto]] |
| − | |currency |
+ | |currency = [[wp:Canadian dollar|Canadian dollar]] |
|national_anthem = "[[wp:O Canada|O Canada]]" |
|national_anthem = "[[wp:O Canada|O Canada]]" |
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|demonym = Canadian, Canuck (informal) |
|demonym = Canadian, Canuck (informal) |
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+ | |leader_title1 = Queen |
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+ | |leader_name1 = [[wp:Elizabeth II|Elizabeth II]] |
|established = 1867 |
|established = 1867 |
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| + | |population_estimate = 34,982,000|national_motto = A Mari Usque Ad Mare <small>(From Sea to Sea)</small>|image_map = canada-map-physical.jpg|leader_title2 = [[wp:Prime Minister|Prime Minister]]|leader_name2 = [[wp:Stephen Harper|Stephen Harper]]}} |
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| + | '''Canada''' is a country located in northern America. It shares two borders with the [[United States]] : one with the ''Main Land ''to the south and one with the Alaska (an american state) to the northwest. |
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| ⚫ | Canada is currently home to one Rockstar studio, [[Rockstar Toronto]]. They helped make the PC version of [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] & [[Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City|EFLC]]. There once was a Rockstar studio in Vancouver, but it merged with Toronto in 2012. Rockstar Vancouver was known for games such as [ |
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| ⚫ | Canada is currently home to one Rockstar studio, [[Rockstar Toronto]]. They helped make the PC version of [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] & [[Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City|EFLC]]. There once was a Rockstar studio in Vancouver, but it merged with Toronto in 2012. [[Rockstar Vancouver]] was known for games such as [[wp:Bully (video game)|Bully]] & the [[wp:Max Payne (series)|Max Payne]] series. |
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| + | * [[K-Chat]] host [[Amy Sheckenhausen]] states that her mother is half-Canadian (making herself quarter-Canadian), after guest [[Thor]] hints that the Americans should have pillaged Canada. |
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* During an interview on [[VCPR]], insane evangelist [[Pastor Richards]] complains that "''our newspapers are run by Canadians with an agenda''". |
* During an interview on [[VCPR]], insane evangelist [[Pastor Richards]] complains that "''our newspapers are run by Canadians with an agenda''". |
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| − | * [[Roman Bellic]] lists "''scared Canadians" ''as one of the many types of females to hit on in [[Liberty City |
+ | * [[Roman Bellic]] lists "''scared Canadians" ''as one of the many types of females to hit on in [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]]. |
| − | * In the game stats, in the "Miles Traveled" statistic, [[Liberty City |
+ | * In the game stats, in the "Miles Traveled" statistic, [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]] to Canada can show up to demonstrate how long you traveled. |
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+ | * Some pedestrians mention the cities of [[wp:Montreal|Montreal]] and [[wp:Toronto|Toronto]]. |
| − | + | ===Grand Theft Auto V=== |
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| − | *There's a Canadian flag at the [[Los Santos Country Club]], along with the flags of [[Russia]], the [[United Kingdom]], [[Europe]], [[Mexico]], [[Japan]] and the [[United States]]. |
+ | *There's a Canadian flag at the [[Los Santos Country Club]], along with the flags of [[Russia]], the [[United Kingdom]], [[Europe|European Union]], [[Mexico]], [[Japan]] and the [[United States]]. Canadian flags can also be seen outside buildings (mostly hotels) throughout Los Santos. |
| − | *While he rarely speaks about it, the protagonist [[Trevor Philips]] was born and raised in Canada, and is quite self-conscious and insecure about his upbringings. He gets quite upset when people comment on his apparent accent. This is what caused several of his [[Rampage (GTA V Missions)|rampages]] after being mocked and insulted by the various residents of [[San Andreas |
+ | *While he rarely speaks about it, the protagonist [[Trevor Philips]] was born and raised in Canada, and is quite self-conscious and insecure about his upbringings. He gets quite upset when people comment on his apparent accent. This is what caused several of his [[Rampage (GTA V Missions)|rampages]] after being mocked and insulted by the various residents of [[San Andreas (HD Universe)|San Andreas]], including the [[Los Santos Vagos (HD Universe)|Vagos]], violent hipsters, and even the [[military]]. Notably, Trevor says "Eh" a lot, which is a common stereotype of Canadian accents. |
| − | *On [[Jockcranley.com]] when the player scores bad on the American Patriotism test a message appears reading "If you hate America so much go live in France, part of it is in Canada. Or vote for Jock Cranley and turn your life around now." Referring to the French-speaking province of [[Quebec]] and spoofing the blinkered world views of Conservatives. |
+ | *On [[Jockcranley.com]] when the player scores bad on the American Patriotism test a message appears reading "If you hate [[United States of America|America]] so much go live in [[France]], part of it is in Canada. Or vote for Jock Cranley and turn your life around now." Referring to the French-speaking province of [[Quebec]] and spoofing the blinkered world views of Conservatives. |
| + | *In GTA Online, Merryweather's website lists Canada as "Like [[Australia]] but with snow." Possibly meaning Merryweather operates in Canada with the Canadian Armed Forces, and various Canadian police agencies, such as the RCMP. |
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| + | *[[Weazel News]] mentions a pipe line from Canada to [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]], sending Canadian water to LS, since water in Los Santos is apparently polluted. |
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| + | *The [[Elitás Travel]] [[Websites in GTA V|website]] states that the [[Maverick]] helicopter is manufactured in Canada, this might be a reference to the Bell 240B which is also manufactured in Canada. |
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| + | *On [[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] website, it mentions that the [[Premier]] was popular in Canada. |
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| + | *[[The San Andreas Flight School Update]] added a Canada [[Parachute|Chute Bag]] to the game. |
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| + | * The [[Marshall]], which is exclusive for players who have played GTA V on the original PS3 or Xbox 360 version and played it again on PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC version, can sport a Canadian livery (red and white colour scheme, with a Canadian flag in the back) |
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==Canadian characters== |
==Canadian characters== |
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*[[Mrs. Philips|Ms. Philips]] (possibly) |
*[[Mrs. Philips|Ms. Philips]] (possibly) |
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*Ryan Philips (possibly) |
*Ryan Philips (possibly) |
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| − | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada on Wikipedia] |
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Revision as of 02:16, 9 December 2014
Canada is a country located in northern America. It shares two borders with the United States : one with the Main Land to the south and one with the Alaska (an american state) to the northwest.
Grand Theft Auto games in Canada arrive typically around the same day as copies released to the United States.
Canada is currently home to one Rockstar studio, Rockstar Toronto. They helped make the PC version of GTA IV & EFLC. There once was a Rockstar studio in Vancouver, but it merged with Toronto in 2012. Rockstar Vancouver was known for games such as Bully & the Max Payne series.
References in the GTA series
GTA Vice City
- K-Chat host Amy Sheckenhausen states that her mother is half-Canadian (making herself quarter-Canadian), after guest Thor hints that the Americans should have pillaged Canada.
- During an interview on VCPR, insane evangelist Pastor Richards complains that "our newspapers are run by Canadians with an agenda".
Grand Theft Auto IV
- Roman Bellic lists "scared Canadians" as one of the many types of females to hit on in Liberty City.
- In the game stats, in the "Miles Traveled" statistic, Liberty City to Canada can show up to demonstrate how long you traveled.
- Some pedestrians mention the cities of Montreal and Toronto.
Grand Theft Auto V
- There's a Canadian flag at the Los Santos Country Club, along with the flags of Russia, the United Kingdom, European Union, Mexico, Japan and the United States. Canadian flags can also be seen outside buildings (mostly hotels) throughout Los Santos.
- While he rarely speaks about it, the protagonist Trevor Philips was born and raised in Canada, and is quite self-conscious and insecure about his upbringings. He gets quite upset when people comment on his apparent accent. This is what caused several of his rampages after being mocked and insulted by the various residents of San Andreas, including the Vagos, violent hipsters, and even the military. Notably, Trevor says "Eh" a lot, which is a common stereotype of Canadian accents.
- On Jockcranley.com when the player scores bad on the American Patriotism test a message appears reading "If you hate America so much go live in France, part of it is in Canada. Or vote for Jock Cranley and turn your life around now." Referring to the French-speaking province of Quebec and spoofing the blinkered world views of Conservatives.
- In GTA Online, Merryweather's website lists Canada as "Like Australia but with snow." Possibly meaning Merryweather operates in Canada with the Canadian Armed Forces, and various Canadian police agencies, such as the RCMP.
- Weazel News mentions a pipe line from Canada to Los Santos, sending Canadian water to LS, since water in Los Santos is apparently polluted.
- The Elitás Travel website states that the Maverick helicopter is manufactured in Canada, this might be a reference to the Bell 240B which is also manufactured in Canada.
- On Southernsanandreassuperautos.com website, it mentions that the Premier was popular in Canada.
- The San Andreas Flight School Update added a Canada Chute Bag to the game.
- The Marshall, which is exclusive for players who have played GTA V on the original PS3 or Xbox 360 version and played it again on PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC version, can sport a Canadian livery (red and white colour scheme, with a Canadian flag in the back)
Canadian characters
- Trevor Philips
- Ms. Philips (possibly)
- Ryan Philips (possibly)