Newfoundland and Labrador

source of income and have less resources depend on fishing. Areas like Newfoundland and Labrador are economically depressed and have very poor resources such as agriculture and industries(The Canadian Encyclopedia). These depend on sealing as sealing is their major source of income. Sealing provides employment to the natives and help them to fulfill their basic needs. According to Government of Canada, sealing industry provide part time employment to 6000 people. This benefits the overall economy of a country. Seal fur is used for making fur clothes and seal skins are used for making waterproof jackets and shoes, which are exported to another countries. More than $100 million products are exported to Britain by Canada annually(Glavin). If sealing industry is providing such a good employment opportunities and helping areas like Newfoundland and Labrador to overcome the problem of economic depression then why sealing should be banned? There is no reason to ban seal hunt. Sealing is necessary in order to remain employed for the people of those areas where employment opportunities are very low. Harp seals are mostly harvested by fishermen of Newfoundlanders and Quebec.”Between 2006-2008, sealing activity yielded $53 million in direct "landed value" to sealers based in the provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. The total value during this period to the economies of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador in product production and trade was over $120 million.Exports of…

Labradorite has such a mystical appearance, it can seem like such an ordinary looking rock but with just a slight tilt of your head, the most beautiful flashes of colourful light appear. It is no wonder that this mystical appearance has inspired legends and was used in healing potions by the Inuit people of Labrador. As a fashion accessory it’s grey/iridescent color makes it a great item to go with just about any attire. Labradorite Physical Properties What is Labradorite? Labradorite is…

In British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador’s their governments and organizations have promoted their provinces for tourism, investment, trade, and in-migration. They both differ in each of these categories, making the two of them unique. British Columbia is greatly affected by sporting events, its vibrant economy, its expansion of global trade and the event of more Canadians moving to British Columbia. Whereas Newfoundland is based on its scenery and nature components, the development of…

Hadley Watson Dr. Keith Hale English 1213 Composition II 10 October 2016 European Encounters with the Beothuk Before European interaction, the natives of Newfoundland, the Beothuk, estimated a population of less than one thousand inhabitants (Pastore). John Cabot, sailing under the authority of England, sailed to the east coast of Canada in 1497, which lead to the first recorded foreign interactions with the Beothuk people. The Beothuk initially avoided the Europeans. However, England’s greed…

ethnic diversity of immigrant populations in the early settlement of Newfoundland from 1500-1800. The settlement of Newfoundland was primarily based on the fishing industry due to a lack of other resources on the island. The settlements of early Newfoundland were primarily formed through the diverse array of ethnic cultures, such as the Portuguese, English, French, and Irish that eventually came to develop settlements in the 17th century. In migratory fishing patterns, permanent settlements were…

Jennie gave us a very good insight during our meetings on Black Board Collaborate, and explained what it is really like being on the picket line campaigning against the project. The Muskrat Falls Project is taking place at Lake Melville in Newfoundland and Labrador, which is an ecologically and culturally significant subarctic estuary. The Lake is mostly situated in Labrador within Inuit Territory. Lake Melville is essential to the Inuit community and has provided subsistence and well-being for…

From 1933 to 1948 Newfoundlanders were faced with the possibility of joining the Confederation of Canada. Some historians speculate that Newfoundland was coerced into joining Canada by both Britain and Canada itself because of the financial issues that Newfoundland was facing at the time. Newfoundlanders were concerned about religion, education, and their children. Some Newfoundlanders were debating whether Britain could legally force them to join the Confederation. Newfoundlanders had both…

A large part of the costs of service dogs is often times offset by volunteer puppy raisers. Volunteers teach the basics; to sit, walk on a leash, house training, and other basic commands. Professional trainers that provide formal training charge around $20,000 to train one dog. If the puppy raisers are paid, the cost can potentially double (Service Dogs). The term “intelligence disobedience” is an essential part of training a guide dog. This means that the dog knows not to follow a command if…

Chabelo Have you ever had a pet that was almost like your friend or another family member? Well I have had one and it was a mini Labrador named Chabelo. I know you are probably asking why Chabelo? Some of you know that Chabelo is a Mexican show host that is really old and big and dresses up like it kid. Well my dog had a medium sized body and looked like he was a baby lab but a really big one that’s why we named him Chabelo. Chabelo will always have a place in my heart. Chabelo was playful,…

Throughout my childhood years, I grew up with a golden retriever named Harley. He had thick fluffy fur, which blew along with the wind as he soared through the flowers in the long, grassy fields. He had huge brown marble eyes, which glistened while he glanced at you. His long bushy tail resembled that of a fox. His bright red tongue flapped around freely as he wobbled about his way. He was the sweetest dog one could have and was a very playful. Although his outgoing attitude resembled the…