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It has been said that hockey is Canada’s sport, and that many legends of the rink had their early beginnings in Canadian towns. One of the finest examples today is Sidney Crosby. He is one of best known iconic Canadian figures in modern day. He has accomplished a lot at a very young age, proving that he is hard working, and a great example to young individuals. His dedication to his sport makes him one of the best Canadian hockey players to date. Outside the game and all the fame, he is one of…

Though the Order-in-council PC 1003 formed the legal basis for the working class Canadians; it had contributed to the different experience to the working class men and the working class women. During the World War II, the Canadians labour relations suffered a state of dissatisfaction. The codes of PC 1003 put the labour relation to the rest by including the certification of the union and with the introduction of the concept of the grievance. The major cause that put the Canadian working class…

A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. This is what a refugee is. On the 31st of August, the high court made its landmark decision, ruling that the federal government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Malaysia was unlawful. There was a case about two plaintiffs who are citizens of Afghanistan, against the minister of immigration. The second plaintiff was only the age of 16. The plaintiffs arrived on Christmas Island on the…

The Dependency of the Netsilik People’s New World Culture The culture in the northern regions of Canada was dominated by the Netsilik people until in the mid 20th century when the Canadian government gave the Netsilik people housing materials and created schools and churches. This allowed the Canadian government to introduce western ideals and a basic economy into there civilization creating a modernized community. The creation of this modernized community completely flipped the Netsilik…

Canada is considered part of the international community. Canada and internationalism has a relationship between one another as shown in the three sources. Internationalism benefits Canada both economically and politically by creating trading agreements or helping to keep peace throughout the globe. Many people have different views on embracing internationalism whether it is through settling land claims between countries, getting involved as peacekeepers in foreign countries conflicts, or all…

The women of Canada played a great hand in the victory of world war one, they were known for their efforts in the war and for their stepping up to replace men at home. Due to the events in the war, Canadian women are responsible for introducing the idea of gender equality in Canada since they were filling in for men’s jobs, enlisting in an all-woman nursing corps and obtaining the right to vote. The most notable work done by the women is the work done by the nurses. It was no…

The government structure within Canada is divided into three distinct jurisdictions with its own individual mandate. The federal government, provincial and municipal governments. Economic development is defined as “The progress in an economy, or the qualitative measure of this”. They all have similar but distinct roles to play in economic development within the country. This paper will look at each jurisdiction and what helps them deliver effective long-term economic development. The municipal…

The cause of major population flow during the World Wars The World Wars, two of the most known wars in America and all over the world. These two wars have taken the lives of many and I will be teaching you about the population before and after both wars. World War I(WWI) is the older brother of World War II(WWII). “World War the war to end all wars, but the beginning of new military and civilian technologies.” WWII more devastating than the first. World War I started in 1914, but the United…

Following the Second World War, Canada has made various efforts to improve its peacekeeping reputation; beginning with them joining the United Nations (UN) after its creation in 1945 they were mostly successful (“Canada and the United Nations.”). However, not all of their efforts have been successful; they have also made some mistakes along the way. Canada’s efforts within the last 60 years include the Suez Crisis in 1956, the United Nations Mission for Rwanda from 1993 to 1996 and United…

McKinney and Irene Parlby fought to have Canadian Women recognized constitutionally as “persons” who were eligible to be named Senate. However The Supreme Court of Canada rejected their case in 1928 but was favorited by the Judicial Committee of the British Privy Council, which was one authority higher than the Supreme Court of Canada. These courageous women came to…