Government of Canada

similar laws in other provinces. The idea behind these restrictions was that the Chinese were taking jobs that should belong to the white citizens of Canada (Zong and Perry). Pressure on the government by western provinces in particular resulted in The Chinese Immigration Act of 1885. This act imposted a $50 head tax on all Chinese immigrants coming to Canada. This amount increased until it reached $500. This wave of immigration showed a clear overt racism in Canadian society, which manifested…

The October Crisis marked an important event in Canadian history in which the tension between Quebec separatists and Canada (particularly the federal government) still carries on today. The FLQ was a group of Quebecois who strongly believed in the separation of Quebec from Canada and the enforcement of a “distinct society”. Because of this rebellious group, they committed many violent crimes and thus they were considered a group of terrorism. The extreme happened in December when they…

Canada’s formation in 1867. It affected America as a Country and had lasting effects on their culture. It also affected Native culture in a big way, stopping them from forming a unified government and stopping the expansion of Britain and the United Sates. The impact on border relations is still present to this day as Canada and the United States of America share the longest demilitarized border in the world (War of 1812). The effect that the War of 1812 had on Canadian nationalism and…

immigrate into Canada, individuals must complete a lengthy application which follows a set of rules, regulations, and policies (http://www.canadaimmigrationvisa.com/process.html). Immigration has played a crucial role in the growth and development of Canada’s history. Immigrants have opened new doors and opportunities for those in Canada and because of immigration, we are considered one of the most multicultural and diverse populations around the world. Unfortunately, from the beginning of…

In the beginning of the twentieth century, the new country of Canada seemed to be set on the road towards economic growth, political independence, and nationwide prosperity. The completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway was contributing to Canada’s growing population, especially in the Prairies. New agricultural technology and species were making farm labour less taxing and more productive, while new industrial technology was making urbanization possible in a country where a majority lived in…

little international influence before the Second World War, Canada was not seen as a world power. From the years 1939 to 1945, Canada fought vigorously in World War Two. The war had many long-lasting economic, social, and political impacts on Canada. However, most importantly, because of its major role in the Second World War, Canada emerged as a strong middle power, a country that is not a superpower but has international influence. Canada maintained close ties to major world powers but also…

Refugee youth in particular struggle in accessing PSE. In 2011, youth who immigrated to Canada before the age of 15 had high school and university completion rates that were higher than those of third- or higher-generation Canadians. However, another Statistics Canada report found that children of refugees had a much lower completion of university than children of economic migrants and skilled workers. A study from York University states that a large and growing percentage of refugees have…

George-Étiennen became many things and had a long list of achievements. He was the Co-Premier of the Province of Canada, a politician, a father of confederation, a promoter of railways, a lawyer, a rebel, and much more. Born on September sixth, 1817 in Saint-Antoine, Lower Canada Cartier had been a former rebel against the Canadian government, responsible for the bringing of French Canada, Manitoba, and British Columbia into the Dominion, arguably a kingpin to confederation and Canada's first…

this class benefits students in a ton of ways. We are the society’s future and I think it’s important to know Canada’s successes and failures so we know what to do and what not to do. My generation and generations to follow need to know the past of Canada so the future can be even better. I think it’s important to know what to do and what not to do when it comes to approaching people who are different then us. We need the knowledge of the Beothuk so another group of people will not be killed off…

Peoples was worthy and they were historically significant to Canadian history. In the early 17th century Aboriginal Peoples began to sign treaties with the French and British. When the British and French first came to settle and explore land in Canada, the land was already occupied by…