“Fear”, “afraid” and “something new” are words that countless people think of when they hear the word “change”. Numerous people are afraid of change and fear the unknown and when given the opportunity for change they dismiss it. Change, however is one of the most important factors in the development of a country. Furthermore, attempts at change whether they fail or not, are important because they provide as a learning experiences for the country and can help them develop further. The 1980s was a decade full of opportunities for change in Canada and taught many the importance of taking chances, using the opportunity when given and learning from failure. Therefore, the 1980s is the most important and influential decade in Canadian history. The
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The Constitution Act, 1982 was an opportunity for change, that Canada embraced and was successful. The Constitution was passed under Pierre Trudeau, but at first lots people were leery of the act and were opposed to it (Azzi, S, 2016, online). But, Trudeau hoped to insure that changing the Constitution would give Canadians the tools needed to deal with pressing political and social issues facing the country and it would make Canada stronger and more unified (Colyer, et al, 2010, p. 366). Ultimately, this change was crucial in Canadian history because it not only gave Canada independence, but added to the sense of pride and nationalism among Citizens. Additionally, this was the first time that other countries looked at Canada as an independent nation and this changed how Canada related to other countries. Consequently, today Canadians have a great sense of who they are and the Constitution is responsible for that pride. Included in the Constitution is the Charter of Rights and Freedom and is the first “law of rights” included in the Constitution,guaranteeing Canadian rights that are harder to change (Colyer, et al, 2010, p. 369). Additionally, the Charter covers equality of gender, race, nationality and disabilities, indigenous rights and freedom of …show more content…
Terry Fox was diagnosed with bone cancer when he was 18 and had to have his leg amputated (Terry Fox Foundation, 2016, online) !!! . As a result, Fox started his Marathon of Hope in April 1980, where he planned to run across Canada in hopes to raise money for Cancer research and give cancer patients hope (Terry Fox Foundation, 2016, online). Unfortunately, Fox was forced end his Marathon of Hope just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario, when his cancer returned. Terry Fox passed away on June 28, 1981 at the age of 22, but his legacies lives on. Fox showed Canadians, and people globally, the grit he had in the face of adversity and how we can all have that if we believe in ourselves and fight for a cause passionately. In a result, runs are held globally, not only in Canada, but places such as China, India, Belgium and Afghanistan and this global effort has raised over $700 million for cancer research to date (Terry Fox Foundation, 2016, online). This has changed an abundance of lives from the people who are affected by cancer, but also the people who help raise the money are empowered and inspired by Terry Fox. Terry Fox inspired and united a world, he changes the way many view themselves, ‘you are how you are so embrace it’, when faced with adversity, smile and continue. Terry Fox inspires so many to make change, such as Rick Hansen. Hansen has only helped many through his Man in
The Constitution Act, 1982 was an opportunity for change, that Canada embraced and was successful. The Constitution was passed under Pierre Trudeau, but at first lots people were leery of the act and were opposed to it (Azzi, S, 2016, online). But, Trudeau hoped to insure that changing the Constitution would give Canadians the tools needed to deal with pressing political and social issues facing the country and it would make Canada stronger and more unified (Colyer, et al, 2010, p. 366). Ultimately, this change was crucial in Canadian history because it not only gave Canada independence, but added to the sense of pride and nationalism among Citizens. Additionally, this was the first time that other countries looked at Canada as an independent nation and this changed how Canada related to other countries. Consequently, today Canadians have a great sense of who they are and the Constitution is responsible for that pride. Included in the Constitution is the Charter of Rights and Freedom and is the first “law of rights” included in the Constitution,guaranteeing Canadian rights that are harder to change (Colyer, et al, 2010, p. 369). Additionally, the Charter covers equality of gender, race, nationality and disabilities, indigenous rights and freedom of …show more content…
Terry Fox was diagnosed with bone cancer when he was 18 and had to have his leg amputated (Terry Fox Foundation, 2016, online) !!! . As a result, Fox started his Marathon of Hope in April 1980, where he planned to run across Canada in hopes to raise money for Cancer research and give cancer patients hope (Terry Fox Foundation, 2016, online). Unfortunately, Fox was forced end his Marathon of Hope just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario, when his cancer returned. Terry Fox passed away on June 28, 1981 at the age of 22, but his legacies lives on. Fox showed Canadians, and people globally, the grit he had in the face of adversity and how we can all have that if we believe in ourselves and fight for a cause passionately. In a result, runs are held globally, not only in Canada, but places such as China, India, Belgium and Afghanistan and this global effort has raised over $700 million for cancer research to date (Terry Fox Foundation, 2016, online). This has changed an abundance of lives from the people who are affected by cancer, but also the people who help raise the money are empowered and inspired by Terry Fox. Terry Fox inspired and united a world, he changes the way many view themselves, ‘you are how you are so embrace it’, when faced with adversity, smile and continue. Terry Fox inspires so many to make change, such as Rick Hansen. Hansen has only helped many through his Man in