Canada

(Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada 2012). Seeing the many different Aboriginal cultures that are in known in Canada, they may share many same values but they in fact are not all similar to each other and have their own set of problems such as issues with…

Canada has staged itself as being a peacekeeping country since the early 1940s. Peacekeeping, meaning an active conservation of a bond between nations, "the maintenance of international peace and security by the deployment of military forces in a particular area" (Dictionary.com, 2015). By definition, a united nations act of force. To breakdown those four words one has realise the true meaning of such; a truce is violently acted upon, but when one steps in, it is no longer keeping the peace.…

How Canada’s Immigration Policies Through the Ages Has Shaped Canada’s Identity Canada is a country built from immigrants whether it be the Aboriginal peoples, whose ancestors migrated across the Bering Strait from Asia, to the arrival of Europeans to New France, to the immigration of Chinese railway workers in the 1800s, to more recent arrivals (Brearton). The immigration policies that surround these migrations often reflected the values and attitudes (discriminatory or welcoming) of the…

An Open Letter to the Federal Party Leaders of Canada: Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau, and Tom Mulcair Canada’s relationship with other countries of the world has changed drastically over the past few years on a variety of fronts. However, this election, I am looking at the plans for addressing issues at the municipal issues, as I believe that in order to rebuild strong relationships with the rest of the world, Canada must first look within itself and rectify the problems that are evident here.…

with, is an automobile dealer group called Weins Canada, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weins Group in Japan. The company got its start in 1956 with its first dealership network, called Yokohama Toyopet. The company’s founder, Kanji Miyahara Sr., saw an opportunity to diversify and, potentially, to add exponential growth in profit to his company by opening a Toyota franchise in Canada. So, in 1973, and working closely with Toyota Canada, Don Valley North Toyota began operations.…

television, automobiles, and art. Because Canada was late to the game of broadcasting, automobiles and country development, Canadians were heavily impacted by the American ways. During the 1950s to the 1980s Canada started to emerge and protect and grow their Canadian culture and identity. The CBC was a heavy impactor on Canadian culture and identity since most Canadians spent many hours a day watching television. NAFTA brought new and economic resources in Canada for a better economy and more…

North-American continent through which countries cooperate with each other (Cardarelli & Kose, 2004). The public discussion of the role of NAFTA Agreement is heated and ongoing because of the Canada`s importance as U.S. trading partners. Many research produce evidence that NAFTA has a positive effect on the Canada`s economy while others show that this integration results in disappointing employment trends and a decline in Canadian wages (Trefler, 2004; Jackson, 1999). The significance of this…

As a citizen of Canada, it is imperative to understand the origins of legislation that binds our nation. Unfortunately the vast majority of people can hardly comprehend both its origins and what is contained within our arrangement. “The British North America Act planted in Canada a living tree capable of growth and expansion within its limits” An analysis of the Constitution requires understanding the principles. “What are those principles? Our Constitution is primarily a written one, the…

Throughout the past decades and presently, Quebecers have been known for their ongoing loyalty and strong devotion to their nation including their dying culture. Quebec’s advocacy of political independence from Canada, i.e. nationalism, has been significantly influential in shaping Canadian politics in the past and present. Nationalism has not only heavily influenced culture and politics in Quebec but more importantly has influenced politics in the Canadian nation as a whole. It is safe to say…

settlement in Canada claimed to be superordinate to the Native people already residing on the land, but seemingly treated them fairly, giving them land and autonomy, when in fact their intent was secretly selfish. Because of this “white settler innocence” (p. 26), Canada garnered a reputation as an accepting and tolerant nation, in particularly towards the Native people, especially when compared to the United State’s treatment of Native people. When in fact Canadian’s only used…