- Which statement best reflects Canada's "Federal System"? A) Canada's fathers of Confederation were startled by America's divisions during its civil war and therefore decided it best to limit the powers of the provinces.
B) The federal system in Canada is responsible for creating laws that are suitable for all Canadians.
C) Canadians preferred the American system of "united states" and therefore created its own version of federalism.
D) Prior to Confederation, former colonies of Canada were unwilling to give up their independence but accepted a centralized government based in Ottawa to protect their national interests.