History of Canada

society, where women who have been raped are often considered to have “asked for it”, either by their choice of dress or nonverbal actions. In addition, a study done in Canada reported that out of 460,000 women who reported being raped only 1,519 of the perpetrators were convicted (“Stop the Victim-Blaming”). Furthermore, in Canada, prior to 1929, women weren’t considered “persons” under the law (historyandwomen.com). Similarly, in our own society advertising and other forms of media often…

Today marks a very special day in Canada, the 72nd anniversary of the battle that marked the end of the biggest war in history. D-Day was long, treacherous, and seemingly unbearable battle- yet our soldiers came out victorious. Here to share what it was truly like in the trenches is blank blank. Why, from your perspective, was the D-Day campaign significant? At the time the planning and strategizing that went into preparation for D-Day was far greater then any other battle before it.…

How paradoxical is that, very few Canadians have an understanding of the history, role, and operations of the Senate, and yet everyone seems to have an opinion on the establishment. Many Canadians are asking themselves whether we might be better off without the Senate. Over the last several months, a talk about abolishing the Senate.Abolishing the Senate would be a terrible loss for Canada because the Senate does serve Canada well. Our first Prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, described the…

into effect in 1994. A large inhibitor of this stagnant integration is the dual-bilateral relationship that exists between the three countries. Several failed initiatives for furthering integration have been made by many different leaders throughout history. None of these attempts have succeeded in making significant progress towards a unified region. Canada’s recently elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to inspire hope for the future of integration however, our American neighbour’s more…

The people whom make the decisions in Canada, are voted in by the citizens. This paper will examine why voting rights is a big reason why Canada is the amazing country it is today. Some defining voting rights in Canadian history were when women, people of different ethnicities, and people of different religions were granted the right to vote. They are big parts of the history that makes Canada who we are today. One of the biggest moments in Canadian history would be when women gained the…

high school student in Canada to take English Language Arts A30 (ELA A30) and demonstrate knowledge of specific topics. Specifically, through ELA A30, students are expected to develop broad inquiry and research skills in order to fully understand what it means to be Canadian and the stereotypes, multi-culturalism, and social injustices that exist in Canada. By studying texts, such as “Strange Brew”, students construct an understanding of the prevalent stereotypes in Canada. The short stories,…

Saskatoon and the promise of an enjoyable and relaxing trip (1) Canada has been very much aware of this town's effect on tourism and it ensured that accommodations, restaurants and other places of interest are established on its every inch. Saskatoon is really as resounding as the treasures it behold---from the huge farms that produce the ingredients used for their well-maintained watering holes to the amalgamation of its verdant parks for daily morning walks, the line of hotels which are…

help of an other nation, like in the case of the Hockey Nation, and the Canadian nation. Without the other, these nations wouldn't have grown to be the nations we know today. Hockey needed the resources, the people, the money and the technology that Canada offered for its nation to even start growing. With the country and its nation to back it up, Hockey was able to form a nation that even to this day keeps growing. On the other hand, Canada’s nation, sense of community and unity wouldn't have…

Famine. This incident was considered one of the darkest and hardest period of the Irish history. Unfortunately, this event caused between 500,000 to 1 million deaths and ruined the land and crops of many farmers. The famine reached its peak in 1847 and during that year, about 300,000 people left Ireland and went to install themselves in other countries which included Canada. When the Irish people came to Canada, they had an awkward welcoming. Some people accepted them with open arms and respect…

The history of hockey is one of the most contested among all sports. Traditionally, the birthplace of hockey is considered to be Montreal (Canada) (although more recent studies indicate the primacy of Kingston, Ontario or Windsor, Nova Scotia). However, some Dutch paintings of the 16th century depict a lot of people playing on a frozen canal in a game similar to hockey. But, despite this, Canada is still the birthplace of modern hockey. When in 1763 the Great Britain won the victory over Canada…