Immigration to Canada

overall question of “Who is a Sikh”. In particular Mahamood explores Canada, and how it has responded to the influx of Sikh immigrants. He analyzes and shares examples of discrimination against Sikhs face in Canada. Also, how the current Indo-Canadian society has chosen to follow certain societal and cultural norms, which go against the Gurus teachings. Within the first section of the chapter, Mahmood argues that Sikhs in Canada face many social, economic and political struggles while they are…

One may be able to assume that the concept of racism in Canada, due to the multicultural nature of the nation, would be essentially non-existent or would have little significant impact on the society. The reality of the situation, however, is that racism has left significant impacts families and children across Canada over the course of the country’s history. The main issue this paper proposes to analyze is how racism has impacted immigrant families and children during the historical time frame…

In Canada around 1914, as the first world war brewed, there was a major decrease in population. There were fewer men to work the lands, to take care of animals and to take charge of domestics. In Britain, during the same time, impoverished families struggled to provide essential care for their children. In an attempt to solve both country’s problems, Britain sent over 100,000 children between the ages of 4 months and 18 years to fill the population vacancy in Canada. The young British…

Aboriginal people will make up a large proportion of youth entering the workforce over the next 20 years, mostly in Western Canada. Aboriginal people are very diverse, and many in rural and remote areas and in the reserves. The economic situation is extremely low and many individuals do not have paid work. The average income per adult on reserves was $15,000 in 2001 and the data…

share the belief of the Conservative Party of Canada “that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and their dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require assistance and compassion” (Conservative Party of Canada, p.2, 2013). I do not believe that the Conservative Party does enough to promote immigration or social justice. Socially I favour the policies of the Liberal Party of Canada specifically from their 2015 platform…

years, from the beginning of 2017 to 2018. The effective and efficient budgeting balance allow to raise federal spending on provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure. Strategic plans are aligned with the Harper’s vision and objectives for Canada, for instance the budget will…

“Voices within Canada: Of hockey, Medicare and Canadian dreams” written by Stephen J. Toope questions what we want to be as Canadians as we approach our 150th birthday. Toope is the director of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto, and is well qualified to question our country’s dreams as we approach an intimidatingly stormy future. To his audience of Canadians of all ages, Toope questions if current Canadian state is the best that can be done. Should hockey and…

20th century Canada has been heavily influenced by French-English relations and its negative impact on Canadian identity. The Conscription Crisis of WWI, the October Crisis, and the Meech Lake Accord, have been the most influential events in 20th century Canada. Canadian identity, when defined by its progression of French-English Relations, changed negatively during the 1920s to the 1930s under the Conscription Crisis of WWI. For instance, when Prime Minister Borden introduced conscription in…

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,…

It is significant and important aspect to how one presents themselves. Living in Canada I am fortunate to be part of a community that is welcoming and open minded to millions of immigrants. Around the globe Canada is known as multicultural country and not surprisingly ranked the fourth most welcoming country to refugee (Keung 2016,2). Being Canadian born and raised I have been fortunate to not have…