Royal Ontario Museum

Introduction The two men that I will be comparing today are Louis Riel and John A. Macdonald. Both of these men have contributed many things that have shaped our country that we see today, and are arguably two of the most important figures in Canada's history. Louis Riel was a Métis man who was born on October 22, 1844, on the Red River Settlement in Saint-Boniface. Riel was fluent in both English and French. During his lifetime, Riel achieved many great successes and inspired many people.…

The first thing I noticed when I walked into Jasmine Middle School was how big the eighth graders were. I knew that in middle school the sixth graders would be the babies, but it was still kind of a shock at how big eighth graders really were; well, at least I hoped the kids I was looking at were eighth graders. If the group of kids hanging out by the lockers were seventh graders, then eighth graders must be huge. Luckily, after looking around for a few seconds, I spotted my best friend,…

Mr. Pierre Trudeau thoughts in the source is that Quebec “is the biggest Hoax ever foisted on the people of Quebec and the people of Canada”. Mr. Pierre wrote his opinion on this source because He is expressing the feelings of most of western Canadians some might say. That is because of Quebec claims of splitting off from Canada and it being its own country. A lot of Canadians in that matter have resentment towards Quebec, and some Quebecois have resentment towards the west. It is mixed feelings…

There are three levels of government; Federal, Provincial, and Municipal government. At the Federal level, Elizabeth II is the Queen of Canada, and Canada's formal head of state. The House of Commons makes Canada's laws. The prime minister is the head of government in Canada. The Senate reviews laws that are proposed by the House of Commons. At the Provincial level, the Lieutenant Governor represents the Queen. At the Municipal level, Residents of the municipality elect the mayor and council…

Over the course of its history, Canada is often considered a safe haven for a large amount of people from places such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and possibly the United States after this November’s election. In the article An Unknown Country by Roy Macgregor, the idea that Canada is formed from countless different cultures, and a leader in acceptance and tolerance is a central notion brought forth, despite discussing some blemishes in it’s past in welcoming others. In essence, the main…

Canada, which is the second largest country on earth, is divided into ten provinces and three territories. There are three oceans surround Canada including the Pacific Ocean in the west, the Atlantic Ocean in the east and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Canada has no shortage of beautiful landscapes and unique sites for travellers to explore. Incredible natural wonders, vibrant and culturally rich cities and a welcoming atmosphere all make Canada be coming a popular destination. As the largest…

The US-Canadian magazine dispute seemingly originated in order to protect Canadian culture, however, it seems that later on it ended up being more than that. It is true that America has a huge impact on a lot of the world and Canada being next door has allowed for US influence to reach them easily. Canadians did have a sense of urgency to preserve their culture, but it is also important to note that the American magazines were taking away from Canadian magazines' business. I believe this was…

It has an elaborate, Victorian style, a metal roof and elegant off white canopies that protect the patrons from the sun. The logo of the restaurant, which is a royal seal sits in dark black on the front of the canopy. I am intrigued by the upscale vibe and walk across the street waiting patiently for the policeman to stop the constant traffic and let me across. I arrive at the restaurant and walk up the wooden…

with the goal of defeating Laurier.” Their combined forces won twenty-seven seats and forty-eight per cent of the vote in Québec . The Conservative government under Robert Borden introduced the Naval Aid Bill to provide a grant of $35 million to the Royal Navy to build three dreadnoughts . The Bill divided the French Canadian members of Borden’s…

In 1990 a group of Huron, or Wendat indigenous people, entered Jacques Cartier park, a national park, and cut down trees, and were taken to court. They were found innocent, even though, according to Canada National Parks Act, it is illegal to remove parts of the park. That includes the trees. The Huron said that an agreement signed in 1760 let them. They argued that because it was unique to aboriginal people, they were allowed to cut down those trees because it was one of their religious or…