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Canada’s history has been molded as a result of very strong-minded women that used the change that happened during the war to open the door for women to promote and uphold gender equality in Canada. In the pre-war years it was assumed that women would orientate to a predominantly domestic role; women were to dedicate their lives to bearing and raising children. Women were dependent on men for money and support; they faced discrimination at work and in education as many opportunities were barred…

To many people in Canada, particularly to the Metis of the Prairies, Louis Riel was undoubtedly a hero. Being of Metis heritage himself, Louis Riel stood up for his Metis people during some of their greatest hardships. In November of 1869, Riel composed the List of Rights for the Metis of the Red River territory to present to the federal government. The goal of the List of Rights was to establish the Red River area into confederation as the province of Manitoba, while guaranteeing the rights of…

Considering Canadian Conscription The infamous Canadian conscription crisis during the first world war is anything but a crisis. This term connotes a wrongdoing on Canada’s behalf, in response to dire straits. When Canada first announces its participation in this worldwide massacre, the response of its citizens is somewhat unusual, one encompassing immense excitement on their behalves. One may attribute this enthusiasm to the romantic idea of European denomination, or perhaps naïveté towards…

be one of the best in the world. However, like every other political systems, they have their faults. There are many faults to our system. Including, the Senate and how the government handles issues involving the First Nations. The Senate is the upper house of the parliament. Our first Prime Minister, John A. MacDonald, described the Senate in legislation a “sober second thought.” Unlike Members of Parliament, Senators are appointed in by the Governor General on advice from the Prime Minister,…

Risk Comparison Keirsten Hoyle Strayer University Dr. Boyd MKT 515: Global Marketing Management  Table of Contents Risk Comparison 3 Mission Statement 3 Canada: The Safe Bet 4 Haiti: The Risky Adventure 6 It’s Your Call: What Are You Going to Choose? 7 References 9 TTC Logo & Business Card 10 Risk Comparison The Tasteful Touch Collection(TTC) is a handmade accessory line with products ranging from hats, jewelry, headbands, wreaths/flower arrangements, and phone cases. TTC was founded in…

Col. Russell Williams, 23 year career in the military, Base Commander in the largest air force base in all of Canada and has transported some of the highest dignitaries to our country as a pilot. But how could someone so accomplished and highly regarded end up incarcerated for life? Let me start by giving you a look at his life before, during and after his career in the military. Born in Bromsgrove, England, his family moved to Chalk River, Ontario and met another family, the Sovka’s. The 2…

HIE301 The Purpose for Conflicts Aboriginal Peoples in Canada: Short Essay Work presented to Dr. Daigle-Hau by NCdt Labrecque, M February 12, 2016 Royal Military College of Canada Discuss the military alliance between European powers and Aboriginals in Canada. Was one side “using” the other or not? This paper will argue that the military alliance between European powers and Aboriginals in Canada was a diplomatic strategy to take advantage of one another’s strengths. In order to…

dominated by the upper class, who were the only people allowed to vote. However, over time many factors, including pressure groups, political advantage and changing political attitudes, contributed to the change in how Britain was governed. To a large extent, changing political attitudes were a main factor for the growth of Britain 's democracy. Industrialisation and urbanisation changed the ways people worked and lived. Workers went from the domestic system to working in factories. The upper…

After the events of Confederation Canada wanted to expand its borders to stop America from achieving their goal of manifest destiny. Then, farmers started to move in and take hunting ground land from the metis and turned it into cropland. After, Louis Riel stepped in to the picture and told them that this was unlawful. Louis Riel was a political leader of the metis people of the Canadian prairies, a founder of the province of Manitoba, and a Canadian politician. He was born on October 22, 1844…

discussion panels, sharing content on Facebook, posting photos on Instagram and constantly publishing content in their digital magazine SenCAPlus. With the Senate of Canada being, arguably, “the most social-media friendly legislative assembly in the world, [the] formal changes have helped [the Senate] highlight the strong substance of the upper chamber.” And this became crucial. When debating BillC-14, the government’s medical assistance in dying legislation, senators were constantly submitting…