Mr. Pierre Trudeau thoughts in the source is that Quebec “is the biggest Hoax ever foisted on the people of Quebec and the people of Canada”. Mr. Pierre wrote his opinion on this source because He is expressing the feelings of most of western Canadians some might say. That is because of Quebec claims of splitting off from Canada and it being its own country. A lot of Canadians in that matter have resentment towards Quebec, and some Quebecois have resentment towards the west. It is mixed feelings…
There are three levels of government; Federal, Provincial, and Municipal government. At the Federal level, Elizabeth II is the Queen of Canada, and Canada's formal head of state. The House of Commons makes Canada's laws. The prime minister is the head of government in Canada. The Senate reviews laws that are proposed by the House of Commons. At the Provincial level, the Lieutenant Governor represents the Queen. At the Municipal level, Residents of the municipality elect the mayor and council…
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…
Canada, which is the second largest country on earth, is divided into ten provinces and three territories. There are three oceans surround Canada including the Pacific Ocean in the west, the Atlantic Ocean in the east and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Canada has no shortage of beautiful landscapes and unique sites for travellers to explore. Incredible natural wonders, vibrant and culturally rich cities and a welcoming atmosphere all make Canada be coming a popular destination. As the largest…
The US-Canadian magazine dispute seemingly originated in order to protect Canadian culture, however, it seems that later on it ended up being more than that. It is true that America has a huge impact on a lot of the world and Canada being next door has allowed for US influence to reach them easily. Canadians did have a sense of urgency to preserve their culture, but it is also important to note that the American magazines were taking away from Canadian magazines' business. I believe this was…
Niagara Falls is a place of raw natural beauty, that over 12 million tourists visit every year. This awe inspiring place is home to some of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. Every second, 748,051 gallons of water go over the falls. This display of natural beauty makes Niagara Falls one of the most amazing places to visit. There are also many hotels, casinos, and restaurants that are some of the nicest in the Northeast. This area is full of fragrant plants, many excited tourists, and…
‘Vive les Boers’: French-Canadian Opposition to the Pro-Anglo Involvement in the Boer War Jessica Afonso HIS311Y Professor Bothwell 7 November 2014 Canada was no longer a colony of the British Empire when the Boer War broke out, but most English-Canadians believed it still had strong economic and social ties with the British Empire. English-Canadians felt proud to support Britain in the Boer war. This essay discourses on French-Canadian involvement in the South Africa “Boer” War and…
In 1990 a group of Huron, or Wendat indigenous people, entered Jacques Cartier park, a national park, and cut down trees, and were taken to court. They were found innocent, even though, according to Canada National Parks Act, it is illegal to remove parts of the park. That includes the trees. The Huron said that an agreement signed in 1760 let them. They argued that because it was unique to aboriginal people, they were allowed to cut down those trees because it was one of their religious or…
Position Paper Intro Assignment Greyson Armstrong Although it has morphed and changed over the years, the debate between federalists and sovereignists remains a heated topic with many perspectives and sides weighing in on the issue. This source is a quote from the Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Trudeau, in the year 1967 about the issue of whether or not the province of Quebec should be considered a nation within the nation state of Canada. Trudeau takes an anti-Quebec nationalist approach onto…
Although there is nothing explicitly stated in the Canadian constitution or any other legally-binding work that states the illegality of secession from Canada, the complex legal separation of Quebec is not without its barriers. The complications that would arise from the separation would affect both Canada and Quebec negatively, much like the economic factors, as well as a potential for legislation to work against the separation. An important, but not carefully considered opponent to the…