Politics of Canada

The Front de Libération du Québec, better known as the FLQ, is one of the most important movements that have existed in Canada. Their motif was for Quebec to gain independence, to do this, they orchestrated several bombings and robberies in the 1960s, eventually leading up to the October Crisis in the late months of 1970. The kidnapping of James Cross and Pierre Laporte lead to the enactment of the War Measures Act. The ways the War Measures Act affected Canadians was drastic, though Pierre…

Governance in Westminster Systems: Impartial Public Administration and Management Performance at Risk. Governance, 177-199. This article analyzes the increasing political pressures in four parliamentary systems, which include Australia, Britain, Canada and New Zealand. It looks at pressures from mass media, transparency in the government, more in depth audits, increased political competition and political restrictions in the electorate. The article then concludes that these pressures pose many…

Liberal position. An argument about the ad’s potential impact on Canadian politics and democracy; The ad is creative and packs a punch. It makes you think and it does not attack or demean any leader. He compared the policies of the opposing parties and used the opportunity to put forward his own plans. The ad focussed on issues confronting citizens (the middle class) who are not wealthy. The ad is good for Canadian politics and democracy because it deals with substantive and important issue…

1. Chief Dan George read the speech “Lament for Confederation” to 32,000 people at Empire Stadium. Dan George, Chief to a Coast Salish band in North Vancouver and activist on the rights of First Nations in North America was a residential school student at the age five. He was stripped of his language, culture and family. The speech discussed the devastating ways in which the European settlers stole the native territory and culture. I think Chief George’s speech highlights how the Europeans…

In the real Treaty of Paris, Great Britain gained control of all French land West of the Mississippi as well as all of Canada, while all of French territory west of the Mississippi would be given to Spain in exchange for Florida given to Great Britain. This mass distribution of land gave all territory west of the Mississippi to the Spanish and all land East of the Mississippi…

Among the British commanders he received a reputation of being a first class leader of irregular forces. Hughes was appointed to a political post as Minister of Militia and Defence in October 1911, even thought he had set a reputation for he is utterly intolerant of those who are religious. He was very much disliked by the French Canadians because of his reputation. Hughes supported the importance of clothing, arms, and munitions. Hughes sponsored the progression of the long and heavy Ross rifle…

Before significant change in the Indigenous incarnation system, there needs to be a shift in the jurisdictional control of Indigenous affairs. There are many different Indigenous nation that exist in Canada with “diverse governmental traditions, territories and aspirations” (Hogg 192) James Tully’s argument for renegotiating treaty-federalist relations is a potentially viable solution of a multitude of nations that would remain flexible and accommodating unique governmental traditions. The…

wrestled with its deeper meaning. While the Sixties’ ultimate “meaning” remains elusive, there can be no doubt that the period’s transformative effect upon Canadians – culturally, politically, and economically was immense. From arts and architecture to politics and protest, the decade has attained near-mythical status, leaving an undeniable influence on virtually every aspect of Canadian life. The images, sounds, and tastes of the decade remain an indelible part of our own twenty-first-century…

the Canadian identity. It is a cultural myth that Canadians are born with hockey sticks in their hands and a couple missing teeth. In fact, in 1994, hockey along with lacrosse was named the national sport of Canada. So it is no surprise that when the 1972 Summit Series between the USSR and Canada was set to be played, national identity was on the line. Therefore, this essay is going to analyze the iconic image that sums up the series and all the trials and tribulations that are associated with…

Thesis Statement While Senators are appointed, it does a notable disservice rejecting our Canadian public. In spite of the historical appointment process selection, the future of Canada should pursue changes toward a democratic electoral system because it enhances democracy, by improving and developing the regional representation system, and by impacting the individual’s participation and accountability. Explain the problem in your own words (2-3 sentences) Because Senators are appointed,…