National symbols of Canada

wasn 't always known as that. Canada was a nation just like any other building and improving itself, but it wasn’t until the First World War that people started to notice Canada as its own country. Events from the First and Second World War and the Cold War have shaped Canada into what it is today. Events such as Vimy Ridge, where Canada had to fight against the German Sixth Army in a battle that no other country could win. This is the fight that would decide if Canada is truly its own nation…

King helped Canada break free of Britain’s reins as Canada’s Government wanted to have a new national identity without being linked to the United Kingdom. Although Canada had gained independence in 1867, Canada was ruled by the commonwealth and was unable to make its own decisions until, Mackenzie King decided to do things differently when it came to World War II. Due to Canada having good relations internally with the minority (French Canadians), it changed the way people viewed Canada as a…

Lester Bowles Pearson’s inauguration address of the national flag of Canada features inspiration, patriarchy and unity that one can associate with Canada’s national pride. Today, the national flag embodies a message of nationality and a badge to show identity at the Olympic Games, Canadian organizations and businesses. The white and red flag, featuring a red 11-point maple leaf in the center of two red strips on opposite ends was inaugurated on February 15, 1965. A rhetorical analysis divulges…

Canada was not an independent sovereign country from the very beginning. Canada was one of British colonies which was self-governing but had no power over foreign policy. During WWI Canada gained itself reputation of strong enough to have sovereignty by the battle of Vimy Ridge and many other events. Before WWI Canada was under control of the Britain, the Canadian Expeditionary Force listened to the orders that came from the British generals instead Canadian ones. After the bloody victory of the…

Australia's federation star. This is similar to the issue of Australia's national anthem. Our former national anthem was God Save the Queen. A national anthem also needs to be instantly recognisable and because this anthem was also used by the UK the change to another anthem was made. This was mainly because it was too confusing at international events, such as the Olympics. Our present flag also features symbols that are not unique to Australia and do not set us apart from other…

country out of Britain’s shadow, while other battles such as those of Passchendaele and Somme were counterproductive, leading to fruitless sacrifices that deflated Canadian morale and a costly stalemate that created internal and external rifts for Canada, respectively. The Battle of Vimy Ridge marked Canada’s transition from a country controlled heavily by Britain to one that would dominate world affairs. The event was a turning point - one that united soldiers and civilians alike, and moved…

identity as well as my national identity. The images I drew all have a distinct message behind them. In the shield I drew an Indian flag and the Canadian flag which represents national identity because my nationality is both Indian and Canadian. I was born and raised in Canada but both my mom and dads ancestory comes from India. These flags showcase who I am and where I’m from which is a key aspect in making up my personal identity. Ontop of the shield is a Khanda which is a Sikh symbol and is…

The United States of America is a country consisting of 50 states. The 48 states that border each other and the capital of the USA, Washington, D.C., are in North America in between Canada and Mexico. The state Alaska is in the northwest part of North America and the state Hawaii is an island in the Pacific Ocean. The United States is the world's fourth-largest country by area and is the third-largest by population. The…

makings of an all-star sports slots smash! Pledge your allegiance If you come from a country that’s known for competing in ice hockey, you probably know how important national rivalries are. That rivalry doesn’t become any more…

Impaired driving is one of the most leading causes of death, as stated by MADD Canada: “Impaired driving remains the leading criminal cause of death in Canada, and accounts for 43% of all deaths occurring as a result of road crashes.” (MADD Canada 2014). Accidents resulting from impaired driving can lead to lives being lost and/or to permanent injury, whether it be physical or mental. There are also several severe legal consequences to drinking and driving. Impaired driving also has lasting…