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    The first unifying identity of all canadians is "the maple leaf". An average Canadian is proud of the "maple leaf". Jacques Viger, the first mayor of Montreal, described the maple as "the king of our forest, ..... the symbol of the Canadian people. Maple leaf has become the Canadian identity. Starting from Montreal, new france up to becoming the cost arms of both Ontario and Quebec in 1868, added to Canada coat of arms in 1921, was of a golden colour while representing Ontario while it was of…

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    Sir John A. MacDonald: The Greatest Canadian Sir John A. Macdonald’s strong leadership skills and accomplishments contribute to how Canada is a great nation by, becoming the first prime minister, forming Canada into one country and arguing for women’s rights. He successfully maintained the country, even though he had many hardships. Macdonald was one the most important people in Canadian politics. Firstly, Macdonald had set a precedent when he became the first prime minister of Canada (Johnson…

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    Childcare In Canada

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    The Second World War started a new beginning for childcare in Canada. What is known today as the Day Nursery Act wasn’t without trial and tribulation, nor was it first known as the Day Nursery Act. The Dominion-Provincial War Time Agreement was the first agreement that was made available in 50% cost sharing to the provinces to support child care programs for children whose mothers were working in essential wartime industries (Child Care Canada, 2011). Only two provinces saw the advantage of…

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    truly attempt to do so. Pierre Elliot Trudeau has helped to construct Canada of today to be the way it is by taking that step, by which many Prime Ministers were afraid to take. He has allowed the fixated perspective of others to gradually change. Thus, Pierre Trudeau’s policies demonstrates to be beneficial for Canada. Bilingualism and acknowledgement of other minorities has started to root itself into the people’s mind in Canada through the policies of Trudeau, attesting it to be efficient.…

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    Toll-gating is a procedure in which a person or company receiving a government contract is expected to forward a percentage of the profits to the party The Beauharnois Scandal of 1931 is an example of Toll-gating in Canadian politics. This scandal involved building and financing a huge hydro-electric project on the St. Lawrence river and a secret $700,000 payment to the Liberal Party. Bribery is an offering or accepting of illegal payments of money, goods or services in exchange for favours…

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    CCF the present day NDP created a Trade Union Act to Haley improve minimum wage, mandataries holidays and labour relationships board "The CCF introduced the Trade Union Act, which made collective bangaining mandatory and extended the rights of civil serants. The act was described by Walter Reuther as "the most progressive piece oh labour legislation on the content" This quote defined and demonstrated how snacking Tommy work actual was during the development of the CCF currently known as the…

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    Justin Trudeau Analysis

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    This article is about Justin Trudeau, the leader of the Liberal party of Canada and the plans of a Liberal government. In this article, Trudeau announced in Toronto’s Leaside neighbourhood that the first thing the Liberals would do is cut taxes for the middle class while increasing taxes for the wealthiest percent of Canadians by bringing a new 33 percent tax bracket. He states that the Liberals have a clear plan to put more money in the lower and middle classes pockets and goes on to criticize…

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    Canadian Magazine Essay

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    their Canadian magazine editions earn advertising revenue from companies in Canada (p. 185). In general, US magazines are in a much better financial position. The Canadian government addressed the issue of unfair advantage by (a) passing Bill C-58. Advertising expenses of Canadian firms would not qualify for tax deductions unless those firms had advertised in Canadian-owned and Canadian-based publications (p. 185). (b) passing Customs Tariff Code 9958. This was a law passed against "split-run"…

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    Throughout history, the value of freedom has become more apparent and has established itself as a basic right for every individual. Society has become increasingly knowledgeable about the topic of being able to decide their own future, which has led to the many changes in the law over the past decade. Canada is an astonishing country that has been created through the unity of all individuals, and the various values that it holds to ensure equality and peace. Thus, proving John G. Diefenbaker’s…

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    Charter Of Rights

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    In essence, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the sole piece of legislature which balances equality and liberty, whilst taking into perspective individual rights in opposition to the needs of society. The manner with which the charter is composed upholds the balance of liberty and equality justly; however, in practise the charter is implemented with the neither the honour nor the justice for which the spirit of the law intended. Furthermore, sections one, twenty four, and eight of…

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