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Canadian honorifics

Honorifics are fancy words that we use to show respect to people. In Canada, we have different honorifics that we use for different people.

For example, if someone is a doctor, we might call them "Doctor" before their name. This lets everyone know that they have a special job that helps people stay healthy.

If someone is the Prime Minister of Canada, we might call them "Prime Minister" instead of just using their name. This is because they are in charge of the whole country, and it's important to show respect for the job they do.

There are also honorifics for people who have special titles, like "the Right Honourable" or "the Honourable." These titles are used for people who have important jobs in the government or other organizations.

So, basically, honorifics are special words that we use to show respect for people who have important jobs or titles. It's like giving them a fancy title or nickname to let everyone know that they are a very important person.
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