within the system. To finalize argumentation, an equal Senate will be pushed for so that regions of Canada don’t face alienation from federal government…
1774 to support the Roman Catholic church and to preserve the French Law. He is also the mastermind behind the defense of Canada and in defeating Montgomery and Arnold’s America forces against Quebec City in 1775-1776. With his great deeds and accomplishments, He was given the title Baron of Dorchester and chosen to be Governor in Chief of BNA. Sir Guy Carleton helped shape Canada in many various ways. Advising the passage of the Quebec Act in 1774 which helped seigniors and the Roman Catholic…
between the election call and election day, election day, and wrap-up. The very first process of the election begins when the government asks the Governor General to call an election because the term is nearing end of 5 year cycle or there is a lose vote on a bill, also known as a vote of non-confidence, in the House of Commons. The Governor General then issues proclamations dissolving Parliament and directing that the writs of election be issued by the Chief Electoral Officer, marking Day 0.…
France attempted on several occasions to colonize New England but failed. New England mainly carried out fishing and farming as the economic activities. In 1977, John Burgoyne, a British general, drafted a plan that would plan out how Britain would isolate from other colonies. His planned how troops from Canada would move southwards invading New York and other Americans by surprise. The troops succeeded in capturing Fort Ticonderoga in June 1977. However, Burgoyne and his army were surrounded…
1. Canada is a federal state where power is divided between the provincial and federal government. Each level of government is responsible and has jurisdiction over specific areas of law and spheres such as; education, health, corrections, etc. Canada is a constitutional monarchy where the Queen of England is the head of the government and the Governor General acts as her representative in Canada, and works alongside the Prime Minister. When Canada became a British colony, it was later…
and regulate the most basic matters regarding the organization and operation of society and government, but also, after the addition in 1982, to guarantee the rights and freedoms of Canadian citizens. The Constitution is the ultimate form of law in Canada, but it is far from flawless. It is often criticized for its lack of accommodation of the ethical values and social rights of many people. But more importantly, considering it is the constitution of a democratic nation, its greatest fault lies…
“More Than a Battle” Canada entered the Second World War on September 10th, 1939. During the war Canada fought in many naval and land battles. By May 10th, 1940, the Germans had occupied the Netherlands, and in 1944, the Canadian Army’s task was to liberate the Netherlands. Their plan was a success, in fact, the Canadians were credited for liberating the Netherlands. Every year since WWII, the Netherlands has sent Canada Tulips to show their gratitude. The two countries have become close…
Both Canada and the USA have governments that seem to work quite well, amidst their differences. While the USA is a republic, Canada is a constitutional monarchy, and both are based on the ideas of democracy. However, they are different in many ways, and each government has it’s share of better methods than the other. For example, the USA has a definite term of office set for the president, 4 years, so that the president will know when he is done, and elections do not come as a surprise to the…
of 1812, the United States Congress awarded Governor William Hull as brigadier general of what would become the north western Army of the United States. Hull’s young Army of one thousand two hundred volunteers was already being recruited by Governor Return Jonathan Miegs of Ohio. The recruits were assembled in Dayton, Ohio and serve in Detroit While resting his men momentarily at Fort Necessity, General Hull(American) received word that Major General Issac Brock (British) had arrived at Fort…
accountable for voicing citizens. The three points that I will mention in this essay are Legislative branch, judicial branch, and the legislative branch. The federal legislative branch of Canada effectively governed Canada because it makes the laws of the country. This branch is known as the Parliament of Canada and…