... order to land on the country's many lakes and rivers. As well, in practically all regions, farmers made up a significant portion of the population, and horses were still used for most field work. Once the war commenced, aerodromes transformed much of Canada's quiet landscape. A DANGEROUS AERODROME ... of Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. Air Force activities were thus more widespread throughout the country, and also much more visible to the population than those of the Canadian Army or Navy. Given the intensity of air training in Canada during the war years, Canada was very appropriately call...

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... democracy in Canada (Simpson, 18). Whereas the American and Australian Senates hold real power that the leaders must compromise and cooperate with, the Canadian Senate serves as little more than an appointed rubber stamp for government policy. The only Senate left in the free world that resembles Canada ... to a position that serves to lead its fellow officials through the duties of good governance. Donald Savoie makes the case that those following Canadian politics should drop the Inter Pares and realize that the Prime Minister is absolutely Primus, the ultimate authority - with no equa...

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... question that counts and usually the ballot only has two options yes and no . However, referendums have not been a frequent happening in Canadian politics. The other form is know as representative democracy and is the traditional style of selecting a representative as the voice of the people. ... that "referendums involving numerous and complex proposals may undermine the peoples ability to comprehend what they are voting for . Much of the population do not have the extensive political background or credentials as many of our political leaders. Supporter for representative democracy arg...

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... are spent every year in western societies on research to cure or prevent disease in our countries. Huge gains have been made in controlling these diseases. For example: In 1921 Canadian researchers Dr. Fredrick Banting and Charles Best discovered that Insulin controls the effects of Diabetes. (discoveryofinsulin.com). Without government funding and sponsorship, none of the developments in research and discovery ... of the general public thus restricting contact between humans and infected rodents. Without this sanitation, exposure to the Plague or similar diseases borne out of unsanitar...

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