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to it being a British colony, Canada has been lacking in exporting products that would compete in the world market. Instead, Canada has become more known to export staple goods and developing transportation networks to connect port cities with regions that produce resources. Raw materials that Canada exports, such as timber and fur, help countries like the United States in creating products that help them become even more competitive in the world market. b) In Canada, the pre-industrial…

runner who lost his leg and still attempted to run across Canada to raise money for people affected by cancer? Should he not be considered a hero? This young man's name was Terry Fox. Terry fox is a Canadian hero due to his determination, courage, and willpower . He is considered to be one of the most inspiring Canadian figures of the 20th century, because instead of becoming depressed and sorry for himself he decided to run across Canada to raise awareness and money for cancer research. Fox put…

share the belief of the Conservative Party of Canada “that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and their dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require assistance and compassion” (Conservative Party of Canada, p.2, 2013). I do not believe that the Conservative Party does enough to promote immigration or social justice. Socially I favour the policies of the Liberal Party of Canada specifically from their 2015 platform…

The visual arts community has been the source and centre of controversy for many centuries. Beginning from the 16th century, artwork has continuously fell victim to destruction and restriction for the purpose of censorship; a protective measure set in place to regulate representations that are too radically departed from morality and aesthetic convention. Not much has changed over the numerous decades leading to the present era, as controversial art pieces dealing with obscene subject matter are…

loss of forts. Another trouble they ran into was losing much of their land in Canada. The French-owned Canada with the British and Spain. Britten after the war had now backed the French out of Canada. Some stayed and held onto parts of Canada. The place that held the most French was the capital, that was also claimed by Britten, but some refused to leave. Spain owed only a small square. This is also why Canada speaks two languages French and…

country as a whole” (Bannerji 545). When racism is endorsed in the form of political doctrine and law, national truths dissolve and become lost inside of a narrative that saves face through diction. In order to apply for citizenship to Canada, adult applicants must fill out the Application for Canadian Citizens – Adults (Immigration). The application directions underline, “If you are 18 to 64 years of age you must submit acceptable proof that demonstrates that you have adequate…

conquered to deliver victory to the Allied effort. Through the hard work, courage, and great sacrifices of Canadian soldiers and the Allied forces, German forces surrendered on May 7th, 1945, and on May 8th, 1945 Victory in Europe (V-E) Day was declared. Canada proved a powerful force, an accomplished allied partner, and national pride and confidence soared. The Battle of Ortona started on December 20th, 1943. Ortona, Italy was of high strategic importance; one of Italy's few usable deep water…

Summary: In the article, The niqab debate, let's not forget, is about individual rights written by Neil Macdonald, from CBC news, discusses the federal court ruling which knocked down the conservative ban on niqabs at citizenship ceremonies. Zuera Ishaq, a Pakistani-born women challenged the courts, and the prohibition. Justice Keith M. Boswell ruled that wearing a niqab does not interfere in any way while taking the oath, and the Minister of Immigration does not have the authority to forbid…

Japanese Canadians lived in British Columbia before the start of WW II and three quarters of them were born in Canada. In 1941, Japanese Canadians were forced to register with the government, thus declaring them as enemy aliens. After the bombing of Pearl Harbour and attack of Hong Kong, the Canadian government confiscated their property, deprived them of rights and revoked their citizenship. Despite the RCMP and the Canadian Army and Navy stating there were no evidence of military threat and…

it against all odds to make it to the top. After making it to the top, you do not have to rest but you can as well take it upon yourself to make a great impact on that which you've left behind you Stephen Joseph Harper brought about change all over Canada especially those districts and provinces he represented during his tenure in politics. Stephen Harper turned out to be a prominent and well respected member of the Reform Party. He proved to be very active when it came to constitutional…