Canadian Anthem Analysis

One of Canada’s strengths was its major contributions to the war such as soldiers, supplies and victories that helped Canada gain a new sense of maturity. After gaining their own Commander of Canadian Corps. in 1917, Canada was seen as being less dependent on Britain, because it was slowly starting to become its own separate nation. Canada was invited to the Paris Peace Conference and given two seats. Canada signed the Treaty of Versailles in its own right as an independent country, and the identity of Canada had changed as a result of WW1.

Many countries tried to capture the ridge, but Canada was the only one who succeeded. Canadians can also be proud of the country’s involvement in Afghanistan. Canada first sent troops in October of 2001, only a month after the 9/11

Prior to the war, women were not considered a person and were treated as if they were inferior to men. During the war women who were nursing sisters, were recognized for their hard work and sacrifice. After the First World War One we see women starting to fight for the improvement of women’s rights and freedoms in Canada. Women have

Lester B. Pearson was a true Canadian leader through his leadership as Prime Minster and also through serving Canada during war time. Pearson was the Prime Minster of Canada beginning in April 2nd. 1963, and resigned in 1968. Throughout his role of Prime Minster, Pearson was first hand involved with establishing a sense of Canadian nationalism and internationalism that made Canada stronger and helped distinguish Canada separately from other countries. *add something about speech* Lester Pearson was the son of Sarah and Edwin Pearson, Pearson’s father was a Methodist minister.

The war was now over and Britain had gone into debt, leaving the United States as the leading economic country (Cranny, p.57). Due to Canada being right beside the U.S., with numerous amounts of natural resources, the United States was extremely interested in trade with Canada. This gave Canada some economic freedom as they had the choice to trade with either Britain or the United States. By choosing the United States they showed that they the capacity to think logically and independently from Britain, and Britain let them as Canada wasn’t forced into trade agreements with Britain. This showed that even before the Balfour Report and Statute of Westminster that Britain was considering making Canada autonomous soon.

It was a landmark document confirming Canada as a fully independent country, united with Britain and the other Dominions through the Commonwealth. - 1931, December The Statute of Westminster : The recommendations of the Balfour Report were made law by the British Parliament in the 1931. Passed on the 11th of December, the Statute of Westminster effectively granted the

The announcement was in regards in acquiring the action to seek a regulatory approval in order to leave all operations that was east of Sherbrooke, Quebec (Murray, 2011, p.142). CP Rail System had been occupied with continuing discussions with CN North America in regards with improving the railway facilities in Eastern Canada. Yet, these discussions were leading both companies progressing nowhere. Both carriers, CP and CN however did manage to be successful in sharing their facilities, such as between Montreal and North Bay,

By forcing them to return to Europe, they ultimately forced the Jews to face impending doom. All because they didn’t fit the description of what a “Canadian” looked or acted like. Nonetheless, over time these radical and racist policies decreased and in 1967 and a points system was introduced. This allowed the elimination of racial discrimination and was more focused towards the economic interest of Canada. One reference states, Canada’s point system was in the 1967 Immigration Act which gave people with higher education or certain skills a better chance into getting into Canada… This made immigration for skilled workers easier and encouraged them to come to Canada from anyplace in the world.

Artifact #2 Lester Bowles Pearson was a Canadian scholar, statesman, soldier and diplomat. Lester B Pearson was the 14th Prime Minister of Canada from April 22, 1963 to April 20, 1968. Pearson was one of the most known Prime Ministers of Canada for winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957. He won the award for his organization and contribution to the United Nations Emergency Force in response to Suez Canal Crisis where Egypt was invaded by Israel in 1956, followed by France and the United Kingdom. Lester B Pearson also made humanitarian strides within Canada by introducing universal healthcare and the Canadian Pension Plan.

The first hockey group agency, however, was the AHA which stands for the Amateur Hockey Association was created around the 1885 in Montreal (“Ice” para 4). The year of 1892 another association was created called the Manitoba Hockey Association; furthermore, this the first association to play for the Stanley Cup (Smith para 5). Around 1893 a Governor General of Canada named Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley gave a trophy for the national championship game. The first national championship game was played for the Stanley Cup happened around March

He had many achievements which helped the country and the future of Canada. Many people say that George Brown wasn’t a good politician and that he wasn’t like a politician at all. I highly disagree with these people due to the fact that he put a lot of effort into the confederation and he was brilliant at debates. Overall, I think that George Brown was an amazing politician and helped to create the country Canada is

Natural Resources minister is under fire from Liberal minister for harmful comments about the approval of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. He apologized for the comments he made about pipeline protests that some people mis-interpret his speech as a threat of their communities. Carr made comments about the possible use of defence forces during future protests to put their safety over pipeline projects approved by Ottawa. The controversy was started when Carr told the crowd "If people choose for their own reasons not to be peaceful, then the government of Canada, through its defence forces, through its police forces, will ensure that people will be kept safe"(Lazzarino). Some First Nations made a promised to protest over the Liberal government controversial

The Metis people are descendants of First Nation women and European men. Many Metis were rejected by both the European and first nation people, because they were not completely one or the other nationality. This resulted in the Metis seeking acceptance from one and other, which allowed them to feel more connected with each other. Even though Metis are part European they were born in Canada, being born in Canada could give them a feeling of Canadian nationalism. Even though some may feel connected to Canada they might also be loyal to their first nation and European ancestry.

Sikhs after being Canada started asking for an Independent nation called Khalistan. The Hindus didn’t want this to happen but and went generally unnoticed by the Canadian Government. The Canadian government, at one point even decided to negotiate with India and refused to deport illegal Sikh immigrants, the Canadian government also pushed the Sikhs into gaining residency in Canada. The Canadian government believes the bombings were part of a conspiracy by British Columbia-based Sikh extremists to take revenge against the Indian government for its 1984 storming of the Golden Temple, a Sikh shrine. The Indian government sought to flush out armed Sikh extremists fighting for a separate Sikh homeland.

Canada was not prepared for this war at all with only a standing army of 310 trained men. Training of men was inadequate that Canada posed no real threat towards the Germans in the European war. Sir Robert Borden also offers Britain the service of Canadian troops that Britain evidently accepts and the race to 500,00 troops is on. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, former Leader of the Liberal party and Prime Minister spoke for Canada when he stated that “ it is our duty to let Great Britain know and to let the friends and foes of Great Britain know that there is in Canada but one mind and one heart and that all Canadian are behind the mother country”. This means that Canada is loyal in supporting Great Britain behind the line and that Canada will be standing beside them throughout the war.