Canada's Social/ Cultural/ Historical Profile Canada is a bilingual and multicultural country, whose more than 30 million people live in 10 provinces, 2 federal territories, the Northwest Territories (which comprise a third of Canada), and the Yukon Territory in the far north. Canada is a nation in the midst of an identity crisis between two of its major cultural heritages, English and French, and with a powerful southern neighbour, the United States. Having lost the referenda on separate sovereignty for their province, the French Canadians in Quebec press for more votes until they win majorit...

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... political game had been long settled, but in Canada between the 1790's and 1850's, there was a prolonged struggle between British values and institutions and North American and Canadian conditions, a struggle that made Canadian political culture complex and difficult to define, a struggle that prevented a clear-cut British or American definition of politics from emerging." This paper will focus on the evolution of ... of the time." He envisaged not merely a legislative union, but a union in law, under which the French Canadian nationality would eventually be erased, and Lower Canada grad...

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... Minister, is one of the most influential Canadians of the twentieth century. Monsieur Trudeau defends our culture and advances our nation like no other. He founds the solutions to the many problems Canada encounters today. Through his leadership and dedication to the Canadian federal system, Pierre Trudeau works towards a more united and independent Canada, while promoting multiculturalism, ... country of many different cultures, races, and ethnicities from around the world; it is a nation of nations. The multiculturalism that exists in this country strengthens Canadian identity - creati...

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... has centered around the powers of the province of Quebec. Since the early 1960s successive governments have argued that their province needed additional constitutional powers to protect its language and culture (Cairns 1991). This was seriously debated on a constitutional reform at the Victorian Conference in 1970 but the arrangement adopted at that time failed to win the necessary approval ... needed to be fulfilled before they could sign the 1982 Constitution with dignity and honour (Barteby accessed 12th September 2003). The following components were drafted for constitutional amendm...

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... move to the western provinces. This created conflicts between the English speaking and the French speaking Canadians (mostly Métis) who feared for their culture and language, and finally a rebellion was led by Louis Riel to try to prove to the government that they were upset because the government ... once again when the Dutch declared War on the British in 1899 and the question of Canada's role came into play. Although the French culture and its people shaped a lot of the present Canada, they were not treated fairly by the government or the English-speaking Protestants because of ... of...

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... the Bloc Quebecois say that due to free trade and globalization, Quebec partition would be a less disturbing economic choice today than in the past, it would still result in a weaker Canadian dollar, endangered trade contracts and a aggrieved foreign country in our midst. Canada's standing, importance and financial stability would be impacted as well. Canada may inherit all the liabilities (ex. the ... Quebec simply want to reside in a French-speaking section of Canada and to celebrate their bilingual culture, while living under the Canadian laws. They do not wish to live in a separate ...

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... , places, and ideas, his view of Canada was that Canada would have two official languages, (English and French) but it would have no official culture. So people, who immigrated here to Canada, could celebrate and preserve their culture, just like they did in their old country. Therefore, the topic has proven that with multiculturalism, Canada had become very multicultural, thanks to the ... in 1969, the Constitution Act in 1982 and the Multiculturalism in 1971. Also, he may have made Canada a stronger and sophisticated nation, but his contributions also made him the best Canadian Prime M...

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... of Canada still remains which makes Canada an ideal location for tourists who admire nature. The geography of Canada varies from coast to coast, and Canadian culture is influenced across the country based on the surrounding geography. One of the most important provinces in all of Canada in terms of trading is the ... tributaries that branch off from the river, as well as several other large rivers in the province. The geography of these provinces has influenced the culture to be more laid back since these provinces don't resolve around industry like some of the more urban areas elsewhere...

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... . The Native Americans carry it close to their hearts. The oral tradition is where their heroes are born. The passing down of their culture through the oral tradition helps to keep their autonomy, yet many Native Americans have abandoned the practice of oral tradition to adapt to modern ... of English. Through a variety of channels, Native Americans still affirm their cultural heritage. Native Americans have accepted the task to stay tied to their culture, to practice sacred ceremonies, to protect sacred and tribal lands, and to speak in a unified voice while preserving tribal identities...

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... expanding the taxation in its colonies. This alteration inflamed public feelings in the Thirteen Colonies. Regardless of the close ties of people and culture with Britain, the colonists started the American Revolutionary War. They also invited the habitants, of which the major population in Quebec was composed ... the religious hostilities. iii Compared to the Thirteen Colonies, they would rather side with the British, who had treated them and their culture with courtesy since the Seven Years' War.iv Along with other three significant Anglo-French wars on the American continent between ...

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