Constitution of Canada

factors such as the 1982 constitution, which added the charter of right and freedom for Canada, Canada 's choice to join world war 2, in the first world war we were forced to fight along Britain although for world war 2 we chose to fight with them. Finally, Canada’s contribution to both world wars. Canada was a colony of the British Empire, meaning Britain retained overall legislative supremacy. In 1982, Pierre Trudeau introduced several new amendments to the constitution that later would be…

them. Both play an important role in determining the order of society in a nation and over time, each country developed their own constitution. As early as the Magna Carta and as recent as the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, countries began developing written documents, in order to record and address the rights of individuals in their country. For Canada, this step was taken 34 years ago, with the introduction of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982. The…

Since the confederation of Canada in 1867 and the election of Sir John A. Macdonald as the first prime minister, the role of the nation’s leader has changed. While the prime minister is elected by the people to govern at the helm of Canada, “the excessive centralization of executive powers by the prime minister can damage good democratic government”. In our Westminster-style government, the power vested within the prime minister has become somewhat absolute, with too much control over the House…

headline for many newspapers all throughout Canada. However, the man whose footsteps Trudeau followed were his father’s, who was also Canada 's fifteenth Prime Minister. Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau was an extremely well known Prime Minister for Canada. He inspired many Canadians and rebuilt the nation. Trudeau has greatly impacted Canada during his sixteen years as Prime Minister. He had made many contributions and decisions for Canada while gaining respect from many Canadians.…

What fosters Canadian nationalism or at the very least- makes Canadians want to remain Canadian? Is it our unanimous love for hockey, our patronage of French and English or our role in the world? Pierre Elliott Trudeau, the 15th Prime Minister of Canada, writes in his book Federalism, Nationalism and Reason that ‘will’ rather than the aforementioned factors of geography, common language, common culture is the most critical to the ‘foundation of the nation’. He furthers his point by comparing…

In Canada, we have experienced many changes that have affected us for the better or worse. One of these changes was the Charter Of Rights And Freedoms. Introduced in 1982 as part of the constitution, the Charter was made to give Canadians rights and freedoms that are necessary in a free and democratic society. The Charter was added to the constitution that was signed by the Queen of Britain. With the constitution being created, it gave Canada full independence from Britain. Although the Charter…

The supreme court of Canada exists to provide an unbiased body ensuring that the laws of the land uphold the rights and freedoms of the Charter. Though the Supreme Court acts as a system of checks and balances on the executive power of Canada, at what point does the system of the court give the judiciary too great a level of power? When acknowledging the constitutions and legislature in which the Supreme Court justices gain and hold their power, s. 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and…

Can’t End Racism” (Word and World, pp.112-116) Marlene Nourbese Philip discusses multiculturalism in Canada and how in her opinion multicultural policies in Canada may promote discrimination rather than end it. Philip discusses the inequality with-in Canada between different cultures and races; one of the main points being that the Canadian government only recognizes English and French in the constitution while omitting Native culture. Philips believes that the Canadian ideology puts…

the needs of citizens through the protection of minority rights. In the constitution, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms states “Every individual is equal before and under the law”. Meaning that that no matter “race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability” every individual is equal. Women and indigenous populations are a minority but are very well protected. Women in Canada are protected in the law through non-discrimination laws such as…

superman? It’s Canada. As Jane Fonda said,” When I am in Canada, this is what the world should be like” and I totally agree with Jane Fonda. Today, I’ll be talking about how I feel as a Canadian Citizen, why my parents moved to Canada, and how I appreciate Canada and the fact that I am living here. I feel great to be a Canadian Citizen because we have our rights. The rights of Canada are listed on the Canadian Constitution. Some Rights we have in Canada are: to enter and leave Canada, to vote…