Governor General of Canada

of private property all in the hopes that they would catch Canada’s French liberators (Bélanger, Claude. “Quebec History.”) (Breti, Diana. “Canada's Concentration Camps - The War Measures Act.”). To execute the WMA, only the order in council (Governor General) has to give the go-ahead (Lane, Kim. “North American Emergencies.”). In essence the senate can only sit back and watch while it is being put into place. Either for the good of the people or for the sake of democracy Pierre Trudeau…

provincial policing agreements, or ‘contacts, have had a life span of twenty years and are to be re-evaluated and renewed at the applicable time. Most recently, these contracts were renewed in March of 2012 and are set to expire on March 31, 2032. In Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police provides provincial policing services to eight provinces, excluding Ontario…

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…

of Independence. He was also the governor of Virginia, ambassador to France, secretary of state, founder of University of Virginia, Congressman, Virginia delegate, first Secretary of State, and vice president . He had more accomplishments in his 83 years of life, than several people’s lifetimes combined. His most proud accomplishments were being the governor of Virginia, president, and founding the University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson was the second governor of Virginia. He was elected on…

Upper Canada carried him into prominence at a time when change was typically sought after by many people (Armstrong and Stagg). The thought of absolute power was phasing out, and Mackenzie’s idea of responsible government became very appealing among many. William Lyon Mackenzie has played a very important role in Canada’s history, whether it has been his fight against the Family Compact, his effort in the Upper Canada rebellion though tragic, or his return to legislature upon returning to…

During the American Revolution there was a group of people known as the United Empire Loyalist, these people wanted to stay part of the British Empire, rather then separating. It was documented by an author at the time about every third American was said to be a Loyal to the Crown. These people were able to perceiver through the abuse and various mental and physical maltreatments that were aimed at them and the rest of the Loyalist. Revolutionist viewed Scottish settlers in Virginia as being…

As his government had fallen again, I approached the new governor general, Lord Monck, and obtained a dissolution. Before I could act on it, I was approached by Brown through intermediaries; the Grit leader felt that the crisis gave the parties the opportunity to join together for constitutional reform. Brown had led a parliamentary committee on confederation among the British North American colonies, which had reported back just before the Taché-Macdonald government fell. Brown was more…

Cox's running mate) but they were beaten by Republican Warren G. in the general election, however, the familiarity gave Roosevelt national revelation. Franklin Roosevelt was diagnosed as having contracted polio while vacationing at Canada, he was permanently paralyzed, he tried numerous therapies and buy the Warm Springs resort in Georgia looking for a cure. He never regain the use of his legs. Later he…

August,1914 was not only the start of ww1 but was also unknowingly a new beginning for Canada and would end up being big contributor as to why Canada is the way it is today. As soon as Britain declared war Canada did too, we went it in known as a loyal small former colony of Britain but came out a great nation. This new beginning would not come easy and would come at a cost of many people’s efforts as well as sacrifices. War was not something to fear at the time but was seen as a, romantic,…

aboard his vessels. Boston became a volatile site once again with the Tea Act of 1773, with Hancock helping to organize protests. Benedict Arnold- born in Norwich, Connecticut, on January 14, 1741. He was a member of the sons of liberty. He was a general in the revolutionary war.In 1757, Arnold enlisted in the militia, and traveled to upstate New York to fight the French. Two years later, Arnold assumed responsibility for his father and sister following his…