In the start of the book, researcher John Ralston Saul uncovers 3 setting up myths. Saul fights that the notable "peace, demand, and incredible government" that to the extent anybody knows describes Canada is a contorting of the country's genuine nature. Every last document before the BNA Act, he points out, used the articulation "peace, welfare, and incredible government," demonstrating that the flourishing of its citizenry was focal. He moreover fights that Canada is a Métis nation, overwhelmingly influenced and shaped by local considerations: libertarianism, a honest to goodness congruity among individual and gathering, and a penchant for exchange over fierceness are in general local regards that Canada expended. Another impediment to propel,…
In this essay, it will be shown how Canada joined World War One as a colony and dispersed as an independent nation. The next couple paragraphs will examine the battle of Vimy Ridge, women in the Great War, and the Treaty of Versailles benefitted Canada’s transition from a colony to a nation. This essay will be referencing the magnificent work of Garfield Newman’s, Canada: A Nation Unfolding, and Chris Trueman’s website, http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/index.htm. Vimy Ridge was located north of the Hindenburg Line, the Germans had it heavily armed with machine guns, concrete trenches, barbed wire, and artillery. Vimy Ridge was attempted to be taken over by Great Britain and France for two years.…
August,1914 was not only the start of ww1 but was also unknowingly a new beginning for Canada and would end up being big contributor as to why Canada is the way it is today. As soon as Britain declared war Canada did too, we went it in known as a loyal small former colony of Britain but came out a great nation. This new beginning would not come easy and would come at a cost of many people’s efforts as well as sacrifices. War was not something to fear at the time but was seen as a, romantic, exiting, and everyone wanted to be a part of it weather that was the thousands of men eager to join or the woman keeping up the Homefront in fact “when the call went out, there was no shortage of volunteers. Recruiting offices were flooded with men…
Over the course of its history, Canada is often considered a safe haven for a large amount of people from places such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and possibly the United States after this November’s election. In the article An Unknown Country by Roy Macgregor, the idea that Canada is formed from countless different cultures, and a leader in acceptance and tolerance is a central notion brought forth, despite discussing some blemishes in it’s past in welcoming others. In essence, the main idea that he depicts in the article is that Canada is lacking a distinct Canadian identity, but what makes us Canadian is that we are made up of a wide variety cultures that came from other countries, and we pride ourselves in that concept. While some could argue that Canada has several inspirations that are especially Canadian, such as hockey and maple syrup, this alone is not enough to establish an identity that it can call it’s own. So, as a result, Macgregor argues…
This essay discusses Canada’s military actions in aiding the British and allies win the first world war, and how those actions helped gain Canada recognition as a separate power rather then just a nation under the British empire which overall helped them become more autonomous as a nation. Canada and the First World War World war one is a tragic part of Canada’s history and the bloodiest conflict Canada has even known. Out of the 630,000 soldiers who enlisted, most of whom were volunteers, 172,000 were wounded and more than 60,000 killed in the line of duty. Canadian soldiers fought in the war for the entire four year duration of the conflict. It was the British Empire that first declared war on Germany and its allies on August 4, 1914…
Pierre Trudeau 's attempts to create a sort of "National Identity" during his first term, from 1968 to 1972, has resulted in much debate and controversy. Each of these works looks at Pierre Trudeau from a different historiographical viewpoint. The reason for this is because Trudeau, and his "nationalist" policies, affected every aspect of Canadian citizens’ lives. This was due to the fact that Trudeau was essentially trying, in creating these policies, to answer the question that the Canadian intellectuals were struggling since World War II 's conclusion. This question was: "If [Canadians] are not British [due to the rapid decline of the British Empire] and not American [due to Canadians ' long held distrust of American power and influence]…
This impacted Canada because it was no longer a british colony and Canada gained their independence. It granted Canada the ability to make their foreign policy and establishments of Canadian embassies around the world. These events helped Canada become more developed and stronger as a nation because of their ability to be independent and make their own decisions. Autonomy also influenced Canada’s culture and identity to be portrayed through music, entertainments, broadcasts, and art. Moving forward, these events had a long lasting effect because they helped shape Canada for what it is now, which is a strong, independent, and proud…
20th century Canada has been heavily influenced by French-English relations and its negative impact on Canadian identity. The Conscription Crisis of WWI, the October Crisis, and the Meech Lake Accord, have been the most influential events in 20th century Canada. Canadian identity, when defined by its progression of French-English Relations, changed negatively during the 1920s to the 1930s under the Conscription Crisis of WWI. For instance, when Prime Minister Borden introduced conscription in 1917 the French-Canadians grew restless as Borden had previously claimed in 1914 that “There has not been, there will not be, compulsion or conscription.”…
True, we do share the same land and live together but it’s not as strong of a bond than our commitment to living as a nation even though we are diverse and multicultural. 7. Margaret Atwood believes that to be Canadian means to be a survivor. Due to the harsh winters and the cold temperature, to be able to live in Canada means surviving.…
Part One: As Canadians it is important to know the history of our country. When Canada was a colony of Britain we did have a voice and only had to follow Britain's decisions. It is important to learn about history by the events, actions, and decisions that Canada has made. The Canadian society has come a long way from what they were in the early 1900’s. World war one is an event that not many Canadians are fully aware about, especially young teenagers in our society.…
But when the Statute of Westminster was declared on December 11, 1931, it signed Canada’s status as an independent nation for almost ninety years. The sense of pride felt by most Canadians, with all of their nation’s accomplishments and fights for freedom, liberty, and autonomy brings together a sense of nationhood where there previously was very little. Lastly, Canada’s autonomy affected the most Canadians, because it affected all Canadians. Any citizen would be proud to be part of the nation with such a rich history that resulted in alliances, sovereignty, and…
What it Means to be Canadian To be Canadian means more than simply living in Canada. In Canada we stand up for what we believe in and respect others opinions. In Canada we all have to be part of a group. Canada consists of ten provinces, three territories, and five great lakes. Social Media, our Ethnic Cultures, and Economics.…
Thobani explains that Canada’s bilingualism/biculturalism represents the French and English while multiculturalism represents all other cultures different from the French and English (Thobani). Thobani therefore argues that Canada can only define itself as…
“There is no such thing as a model or an ideal Canadian,” (Pierre Trudeau). Although Canada, as a nation, states that they have certain values that are followed by everyone, it is difficult to live perfectly by them due to human nature and differences. Canada does have core values though, of peace, health care and equality. Peace is a preeminent Canadian value and it is written all over the country’s history. From the beginning of the formation of Canada, people who deem themselves Canadian’s have always shown their value of peace.…
Nevertheless, before discussing how effective the multiculturalism act has been, it’s necessary to discuss parts of Canadian identity, and asses how multiculturalism shapes Canadian society. Canadian identity is ambiguous; often been describes described as an inclusive nation, rather than exclusive nation. Instead of promoting its own interest Canada has been known as a compromising, pace-making, compassionate nation filled with virtue. Canadian identity is closely associated with the promotion of diversity and multiculturalism. Unlike their American neighbors in the South, Canada is said to have embraced distinct cultures and language, without forcing in assimilation.…