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effective national policy, it is not a clause to be relied on for innovative, forward thinking federal environmental legislation. It has, however, allowed for the federal government to pass a handful of environmental policies. For example, the Clean Air Act 1979 was passed through the use of the POGG clause by the federal government. Ultimately though, the Supreme Court through rulings has set precedents in both provincial and federal authority in legislating environmental policy. Between the…

World War One had a major effect on Canadians on the homefront. The war had made Canada known as a true nation. From war heroes, to big victories, Canadians started to gain pride in their nation. Women as well had opportunities to become acknowledged in Canada as citizens, and gained a new respect. The war brought in a new era for Canadians throughout history, and created a new sense of direction for Canada. Canada was a bigger factor than any would suspect when it came to combat. One of the…

My Canada Canadian Currency: Undeniably, one of the most colourful currencies all over the world is Canadian currency. Although it may not be as recognizable as American currency, Canadian money is still unique and represents our history. Each Canadian bill has important pictures, with significant people like John A. Macdonald on one side and an event like the Canadarm2 and Dextre on the other. Our currency symbolizes us because it showed the dependence we tried to achieve by using our own…

From the twentieth century onwards, Canada has become an independent nation in the world as the British Empire has past the Statue of Westminster 1931. It is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which agrees the separations of colonies from the British Empire. With the independence, Canada has its own choices to draw up policies and make decisions. When the war has broken out in 1939 because of the German invasion of Poland, the Canadian government has also made the decision of…

that in World War Two Canada did not do anything to help win the war, however, this is false. Victory was not something we achieve just by our knowledge and strength, it is something we fight for. It is success in a struggle against odds and difficulties. Canada was a country that has gone through many challenges during World War Two, fought with all their might and came back with a victory on their side. They helped train the Allies and fought alongside with the Allies. Canada had also…

better world. Represented by the hard-fought battles of the determined citizens and heroic soldiers, Canada was able to make one of the most significant contributions towards the war. Utilizing each of the military branches effectively, Canadians were able to display their strength further than most of the countries. Especially in the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic and D-day, Canada showed their impressive and tactical demonstration of their ability. Not only…

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. We should learn about WWI…

The NORAD was well known because of the Cold War history, also; in 1950s Soviet posted a dangerous threat which was countered by the construction of radar series networks all over northern Canada. Then again, Line Pinetree, Line Mid-Canada, and Distant Early Warning radar line were included; but it was updated later in the year 1980s as a single Northern line-the North Warning System. Furthermore, not minding the political pressures and historical among the Canadian and American governments;…

wasn 't always known as that. Canada was a nation just like any other building and improving itself, but it wasn’t until the First World War that people started to notice Canada as its own country. Events from the First and Second World War and the Cold War have shaped Canada into what it is today. Events such as Vimy Ridge, where Canada had to fight against the German Sixth Army in a battle that no other country could win. This is the fight that would decide if Canada is truly its own nation…

as one of Great Britain's colonies. Many Canadians were part of the war effort. The troops were strong and fought hard, gaining a reputation of being formidable soldiers. After the war, a representative from Canada, Prime Minister Borden, was allowed to sign the treaty of Versailles, and Canada became a part of the League of Nations. Subsequently, the Chanak Affair occurred and the Balfour Report and Statute of Westminster were passed by Great Britain, leading to Canada's sovereignty. Canada's…