...Stephan Harper Miranda Sheffer Stephen Harper was elected as Canada's 22nd Prime Minister on February 6, 2006, and is still in office as to this day. He has served for over 11 years in office, making a great amount of change to the Canadian identity. Stephan Harper has played a key role in shaping Canada’s identity by, reducing taxes, claiming territory and apologizing for Canada’s past mistakes. Canada’s identity refers to the characteristics, culture and symbols that represent Canadians. Canada’s represented by symbols such as the maple leaf, the beaver, and of course Tim Horton’s. These symbols tell stories about Canada’s traditions, history and citizens. So what does it mean to be Canadian? It means being used to harsh weather, knowing every word to O’ Canada, and watching every Hockey game ever played. Canadians feel a sense of home, they feel strong and free (Quoted right from its national anthem)! Canadians strongly believe that they live...
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...1. Parliament Hill- These buildings are hard to miss once you reach downtown Ottawa. Set on a large hill that overlooks the Ottawa River the Parliament Buildings were constructed in 1859 to serve as Canada’s most important government buildings. It is the origin of politics in the country where all the important decisions regarding the country are made. Many of the areas on the hill are free to the public and one can explore most of Canada’s past and present when exploring the buildings. One area is Centre Block where you can go up to the Peace Tower’s observation deck and get a glimpse of the city from an elevated tower. Another place to see would be the Memorial Chamber and pay respect to deceased Canadians who lost their lives serving the country. When you visit here, you would not want to miss the Library of Parliament which is also known as "the most beautiful room in Canada". Canadians who work in Parliament use the library’s services on a daily basis. 2. The Rideau Canal The Rideau Canal was constructed in 1826 as a major waterway for transport and communication between Montreal, Quebec (a major city) and Kingston, Ontario (the capital city then). The Rideau Canal is a large chain of lakes, rivers, and canals that is over 202 km. It is North America’s oldest canal system still operating....
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...discussed, however the idea did not last long. In early 1964, Pearson informed the House of Commons that the government wanted to adopt a new flag. There was a series of debates, having said this, Pearson held strong to his idea and started getting people to carefully consider various designs as to which was the best option to represent Canada. The single red maple leaf flag, designed by George Stanley was chosen by the senate on December 17th, 1964 and then approved by the Queen for implementation on February 15, 1965. “The national flag of, Canada, came into being, with credits to those eminent Canadians, the honorable Lester B Pearson who wanted a distinctive flag as a vehicle to promote national unity.” Having a flag that is distinctively different from Britain’s Union Jack flag, the new created flag truly represents Canada for the united country that is it. It is also a flag that is now recognized around the world, and speaks volume about Canada’s...
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...Canada’s Involvement in WWII Throughout the course of history, Canada has proven to be an independent country that is capable of governing its own people without the support of Britain. Canada has developed its own national identity and has ceased to be known solely as a colony of the British Empire. However, in times of war, Canada is still responsible to be involved, as without the contribution of Canada to World War II, the invasion of neighboring countries by Germany will be extremely likely. It is only a matter of time before this conflict turns into a full-scale war, concerning not just Canada, but other countries as well. Canada’s role in the war to come is to support Britain, since there are a sufficient number of trained soldiers, there is no conscription crisis so far and there is the necessity of discontinuing Germany’s growing power at all cost. Although Canada is not as prepared as it was at the beginning of World War I in terms of artillery and manpower, it is still able to make a considerable contribution. This becomes especially true after British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) has offered to school Canadian airmen in 1939 in order to enhance their flying techniques, making them well-adapted to dangerous war operations. Such plans, along with the many volunteers feeling the need to participate in the war, provide Canada with more reason to play a larger part in the upcoming conflicts. If individuals are proficient in aiding those in need, there should...
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... | | | Challenges & Opportunities of Doing Business in Canada 1 Doing business in Canada has many opportunities and challenges. One of the first choices to be made is what type of business to start. Sole proprietorships, partnerships, cooperatives, franchises, joint ventures, and corporations are all legal types of business in Canada. Most foreign companies choose to operate in Canada as a corporation that can be conducted within Canada through branch operations which is has fewer start-up costs. The business can be incorporated either federally or provincially. With a federal incorporation, business can be conducted throughout all of Canada. The corporation will still be subject to provincial regulations by paying a license or registration fee in whatever province the business is located. One disadvantage of federally incorporating a company is that the board of directors must meet the requirements of the Canada Business Corporation Act. Under this Act, a majority of the directors must be Canadian residents. Industry Canada's “Small Business Guide to Federal Incorporation” provides detailed information on how to federally incorporate a company. Generally, fees start at $200 so it is relatively inexpensive but they vary from province to province....
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...beyond Canada’s borders, hostile to Canada’s order,...
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...further that people in more diverse communities tend to "distrust their neighbors, regardless of the color of their skin, to withdraw even from close friends, to expect the worst from their community and its leaders, to volunteer less, give less to charity and work on community projects less often, to register to vote less, to agitate for social reform more but have less faith that they can actually make a difference, and to huddle unhappily in front of the television." Deidre Blair says otherwise “Where would we be without diversity something that includes not only them, but both you and me. We wouldn’t have variety, or change or ethnic differences we wouldn’t be able to enjoy each other’s accomplishments. Importance would be diminished of what each person has to say we wouldn’t be able to flourish in an environment like the USA Without all of the different people we encounter where would we be. We certainly wouldn’t enjoy celebrating events like Hispanic Heritage or Black History. No matter where you are, diversity is in your face. It’s...
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...well as globally. The U.S. Supreme Court has long been in dispute about whether it is appropriate for the justices to take into account the views of courts in other countries. There are no comparable arguments about the importance of medical conclusions from other countries, because human anatomy and physiology are unanimous. But, law is jurisdictional. (George J. Annas, 2011) However, there are lessons to be can learned from legal controversies in foreign courts. The latest verdict of the Canadian Supreme Court on the regulation of reproductive medicine is a key model, especially because it divided the court in a five-to-four decision, giving both sides the chance to articulate powerfully held points of view. (George J. Annas, 2011) Canada’s bottom line is that reproductive medicine is a part of the practice of medicine, and since regulation of the practice of medicine is a provincial authority, supervision of reproductive medicine is not constitutional when operated by the federal government (unless it involves the prohibition of an activity that is inherently “evil”). When the justices arrived at the conclusion that procedures (and possible procedures) in the area of reproductive medicine could be split into “immoral” ones, such as cloning, germline genetic engineering, and commercialization of human gametes and pregnancy, and legitimate or “moral” ones, such as in vitro fertilization and noncommercial gamete donation and surrogacy. (George J. Annas, 2011) This was a rational...
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...of teams, can effectively apply all talents, skills and experiences. Demographic characteristics are the background characteristics that help what a person becomes. Ethnicity reflects the cultural experiences and feelings of a particular group but does not exclude the possibility that individuals within that group have the capacity to learn cultural behaviors of other groups. Diversity in Canada Canada is the second largest country and it is located in the Western Hemisphere. Diversity is important to a country because with a diverse environment people can benefit and learn from each others ideas. As more immigrants go to Canada the more diverse the country becomes. Canadians express a sense of unity and they are open to accepting other individual’s culture. This research paper is on the diversity in Canada and will be answer with the following questions: What is the key diversity concerns for Canada? Which groups are dominant and non-dominant? What are the participation rates, earnings, and employment differences among the groups? What legislation regarding those groups exists in the country? How is diversity in Canada similar to or different from diversity in the United States? Assume you are starting a business in that country. Upon which diversity-related factors would you place most emphasis or be most concerned? What is the key diversity...
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...Assimilation of native canadians Submission to the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: the role of languages and culture in the promotion and protection of the rights and identity of Indigenous peoples. The State of Indigenous Peoples’ Languages and Cultures in Canada Submission by Kontinónhstats - The Mohawk Language Custodians Submitted by: Kontinónhstats – The Mohawk Language Custodians 14A Sóse Onahsakenrat (Joseph Swan Road) Kanehsatà:ke, Quebec Canada J0N 1E0 Phone: 450-479-1651 Email: Ellen Gabriel kontinonhstats2@hotmail.com Hilda Nicholas kononkwe@inbox.com Table of Contents Page Executive Summary ………………………………………………………. 3 - 6 Introduction ……………………………………………………………….. 6 – 7 Current Situation ………………………………………………………..... 7 – 9 Conclusion …………………………………………………………………. 9 - 11 Recommendations ……………………………………………………….... 12 End Notes …………………………………………………………………...13 - 14 Annex 1………………………………………………………………………15 -16 Annex 2………………………………………………………………………17 Suggested Questions ………………………………………………………..18 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This submission on Indigenous languages, culture and identity demonstrates the manner in which Canada continues to practice institutionalized racial discrimination and assimilation against Indigenous peoples’ human rights and fundamental freedoms through the imposition of their policies...
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...introduced the policy in 1971 to the House of Commons and faced no oppositions goal: protect and promote diversity, recognize Aboriginal rights, support Canada’s official 2 languages, support development of all ethnic groups, help ethnic groups conquer obstacles to fit in Canadian society, encourage collaboration in all ethnic groups, help immigrants learn at least one of Canada's official languages recognized in the Charter of Rights and Freedom in 1982 while Canadians value cultural diversity, people wanted a definition of being Canadian that included different origins Canada was the first country in the world to establish an official multicultural policy, a lot of countries followed striked suspicion and viewed with...
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...Canada Global Cultural José A. Rivera Osorio GRST 500 Research Paper Prof. Jared Mink April 8, 2014 Abstract Canada is the second largest country in the globe with population of over 32 million, the largest and most important industry Canada has is oil and logging. For businesses who want to expand towards Canada they are eight dimensions of business culture that will be detail in this analysis, and how NAFTA was formed. The agreements between U.S. and Canada with provisions that will benefit both countries, Canada also has bilateral agreements in trade with European Union and Asia, however we will only analyze U.S.-Canada cultures in business. Canada’s History The first inhabitants of Canada were native’s Indian people, primarily the Inuit “Eskimos. The Norse explorer Leif Eriksson reaches the shores of Canada at Nova Scotia in the year 1000, but the country actually begun 1497 with the introduction of the white man, John Cabot Italian at the service of King Henry VII of England reaches Nova Scotia. Canada was lost to the English in the year 1534 by Jacques Cartier which was the settlement of New France 1604, but was then was Nova Scotia in 1608. Quebec was founded, France’s colonization were not successful and ended at the end of 17th century. They penetrated beyond the Great Lakes to the western prairies and south along the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. The English Hudson’s Bay Company in 1670 establishes themselves because of the abundance of fisheries...
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...Summit Series between Canada and what was then the U.S.S.R. was played. At stake was the title of the world’s most preeminent hockey nation, but the significance was much greater than that. It was Canadian hockey, headstrong and stiffnecked, against Russian hockey, balletic and lithe. It was free-market capitalism against communism. West against East. Framed for the Canadian audience as “us” against them. The Soviet team was more than a mere opponent in a hockey game, they were a visible other, and that distinction, that otherness, gave Canadians the opportunity...
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...Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For other uses, see Canada (disambiguation). Page semi-protected Canada Vertical triband (red, white, red) with a red maple leaf in the centre A shield divided into four rectangles over a triangle. The first rectangle contains three lions passant guardant in gold on red; the second, a red lion rampant on gold; the third, a gold harp on blue; the fourth, three gold fleurs-de-lis on blue. The triangle contains three red maple leaves on a white background. A gold helmet sits on top of the shield, upon which is a crowned lion holding a red maple leaf. On the right is a lion rampant flying the Union Flag. On the left is a unicorn flying a fleurs-de-lis flag. A red ribbon around the shield says "desiderantes meliorem patriam". Below is a blue scroll inscribed "A mari usque ad mare" on a wreath of flowers. Flag Coat of arms Motto: A Mari Usque Ad Mare (Latin) "From Sea to Sea" Anthem: "O Canada" Royal anthem: "God Save the Queen"[1][2] Projection of North America with Canada in green Capital Ottawa 45°24′N 75°40′W Largest city Toronto Official language(s) English and French Recognised regional languages Chipewyan, Cree, Gwich’in, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun, Slavey (North and South) and Tłįchǫ[3] Demonym Canadian Government Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy[4] - Monarch Elizabeth II - Governor General David Johnston - Prime Minister Stephen...
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...NATIONAL AFFAIRS Federal Government→ Jagmeet Singh has a role of a candidate to be Canada’s new Prime Minister. He will have the most power in parliament and the House of Commons. How is this related to politics?: As Jagmeet Singh is the leader of the NDP, he will have the opportunity to run for PM. This means he can select new cabinet ministers and make changes in the House of Commons. How are citizens affected?: The elected political party will create new guidelines or follow a basis of rules. They each have their own goals on what they should do. Having them do these actions will ultimately affect us also. What makes the article controversial?: Many Canadians believe having a “brown” Prime Minister ruling over Canada is something they...
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