When my father was seven years old‚ his family immigrated to Canada because they heard that it was the land of the free‚ where everyone was treated equally and with respect. Worldwide‚ that appears to be a common belief- Canada is viewed as vastly a tolerant nation‚ serving as a shining example to countries across the globe on topics such as human rights and the treatment of minority groups. However‚ behind the well-constructed façade lies a wealth of problems based on racial prejudice and stereotyping
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Aboriginal people are the natives of Canada; the people who lived here before anyone else settled. Therefore‚ when new settlers arrived they sometimes had to fight to get what belonged to them. This has not changed today. After the 1980s‚ Aboriginal people have only been somewhat successful in having their issues such as self-government‚ social conditions‚ land claims‚ and residential schools addressed. Self-government is one of the issues that the First Nations have been moderately successful
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Canadian History: 1920’s The 1920’s were known as the “Roaring Twenties” because industries shifted to peace time production and experienced an economic boom. The people that experienced the “good times” in the 1920’s were predominantly the white males. But other groups weren’t so lucky. There where many issues in this era but the main ones were the injustice and inequality of women‚ Native People and children. During the 1920’s the Native People were treated unequally and with
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Canadian Government seized 120 fishing boats belonging to Japanese Canadians. As a result‚ this is something Canadians have to live with for the rest of their lives. It is stored in the books of Canadian history and had stained Canadian history. Canada had lost moral authority and could not influence other countries for when they did something wrong regarding moral authority. Japanese Canadians felt like outsiders they were not welcomed as a result they were very angry and had no human rights during
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figurehead as the highest position and representative of our Country. As stated in the constitution‚ our Queen’s power is entrusted to the Prime Minister and other elected figures‚ which makes the democracy overpower the monarchy (“The Monarchy of Canada 4). Along with going against the regulations that are placed over the other members of the government‚ royalty prevents growth‚ new ideas and denies the citizen’s power to choice their own leader. Having the ability to help determine
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Canada Business Etiquette Appearance [pic]Plan for a very cold climate‚ especially during their winter. [pic] Men should wear a dark conservative business suit with tie‚ especially in cities. Build a wardrobe based on classic lines (selecting suits with a traditional lapel width‚ and ties staying within a traditional width range). Conservative colors of navy and gray‚ and shirts in white and light blue. [pic] Women should wear a conservative business suit or dress‚ especially in cities
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Quebec. As the only province in Canada with a French speaking minority Quebec faced discrimination and anguish. Its individuals often felt forced to assimilate to English culture causing conflict between the English and French communities. Throughout Canadian history it has been difficult for Quebec to attain the treatment it deserved. It is a result of this treatment that Quebec has previously attempted two referendums for separation. Quebec should not separate from Canada. Quebec‚ despite being one
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Today Canada is one of the most multicultural nations in the world; however‚ certain minority groups struggle to represent their true identity. One of these groups includes South Asian girls‚ who face cultural challenges as well as the attached stigma of being a girl in a South Asian culture. Some of my personal challenges include trying to keep up with cultural standards‚ striving for perfection‚ and trying to maintain my parent’s expectation. Firstly‚ South Asians have a rich cultural heritage
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rights act year. The RCMP commenced in 1873 originally to regulate the trading’s of alcohol for buffalo hides‚ then to protect the aboriginal people from the white’s. The RCMP branch continued to grow from there‚ with the exception of one year when Canada was under new governing and the RCMP force was cut down in numbers. Now for years we have
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Shuo Zhang Rose Caruso EAP500 October 01‚ 2012 Writing Assignment 1 Newcomers in Canadian Job Market Nearly quarter million immigrations landed in Canada every year‚ most of those newcomers find that it is difficult to make a new life in Canada. High educated immigrants have lower employment rate is a widespread phenomenon in Canada. According to the “Educated new immigrants struggle to find work” in ProQuest‚ the article shows that newcomers are hardly to find jobs in their field‚ even
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