In Canada‚ there is a catastrophic history that accompanies the Aboriginal populations‚ suffering through colonialism and decades of forced assimilation into the larger Canadian society‚ and this history has‚ in turn‚ had devastating psychological and social consequences. There was a replacement of values and beliefs in society by Euro-Canadians‚ through ways such as the residential school system in order to assimilate children into mainstream society at the time (Switlo‚ 2002‚ pg. 103). Within the
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Canada’s Emerging as a Country Canada at the turn of the twentieth century was an emerging new country eager to make life in Canada one to be envied across the world. This was not an easy task. Canada did not separate on violent terms like their neighbor to the south. They had done so on diplomatic terms which left them a country still part of the British Empire unable to handle her own foreign affairs. Though this was a success‚ in later years it was cause for many problems. Britain was unable
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Canada has held significant influence in exerting soft power and diplomacy in the world. The Canadian Government‚ while not as influential militarily‚ maintain influence in the diplomatic sphere. While peacekeeping operations are one of the most notable (it is considered one of the core parts of the Canadian identity)‚ Canada also maintains influence in foreign aid policy. While this policy is charitable on the surface level‚ the conditions placed on the aid further perpetuates global inequality
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The whole world was affected tremendously by the great depression‚ but Canada was one of the hardest hit nations. Exports being a large part of Canada’s income‚ it was because of the damage done to world trade that Canada suffered so greatly. At the height of the depression‚ in 1933‚ 30% of the labour force was unemployed and 20% of all Canadians were dependent on government relief for survival. Did the government do enough to fix this? Most people certainly didn’t think so. The relief that the government
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Canada is known as a liberal-learning‚ forward-looking nation all over the world and its unstoppable promotion of gender equality is renowned in all parts of the world; however‚ the Canadian prostitution laws fails to show these Canadian distinctions as the laws show an antiquated view of the issue of prostitution. Prostitution has long been called “the world’s oldest profession.”(“Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia” http://en.wikipedia.org/) For as long as two thousands year ago‚ evidence can be found
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Famous Canadians There are alot of famous‚ well known people around the world. Canada is said to have no famous people. James Naismith‚ Celine Dion‚ and Michael J. Fox are all famous ‚ so saying there are no famous canadians‚ I think not. These people will prove there are famous canadians. Being on the hollywood walk of fame and being the 5th richest women in entertainment. That speaks fameous and thats what Celine Dion is. This singer emerged as a teen star and has never looked back‚ she was
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What inspires you about the place you call home? Canada continues to be ranked as one of the United Nation’s top countries for high standards of living and education. I am amazed at all of the cultures choosing Canada for their education. I think that many people chose Canada because we are very accepting of different cultures and we are prepared to give international students a chance to expand their knowledge. Going to school in Canada also helps many international students learn English‚ which
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English 10 Mrs. Campbell February 21‚ 2014 My Adventure to Canada Have you ever seen one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Well I have and being able to go see one of the Seven Wonders of the World was an experience of a lifetime. I got the chance to visit Niagara Falls and had an amazing time with my family. Not only did I see Niagara Falls‚ but I was in a completely different country. Most people want to have excitement in their lives‚ something they will remember for a long time. Well
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Therefore‚ in Canada‚ the poor have access to healthcare but getting the prescribed medication may become troublesome. On the other hand‚ individuals from the higher class have no trouble in affording health care or prescriptions. As well‚ the quality of healthcare that is provided may not be the greatest‚ and therefore‚ the society’s performance will be affected significantly as a lot of people may become ill and remain sick for some
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Canada was settled by France and Britain‚ starting from the late 15th century. Then‚ the former had to cede nearly all of its colonies to Britain in 1763 following the Seven Years’ War. Yet‚ Canada gradually became independent from Britain‚ and is now a fully independent state in terms of domestic and foreign policy. Actually‚ the process of increasing autonomy started in the late 19th century and ended with the Canada Act of 1982 which served as the nation’s legal independence from the British Parliament
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