... , was perfect? It wouldn't matter if one person made all the decisions, because those decisions would be perfect. Monarchism is debatably the worst form of government, so many have fallen that it is a rarity to find one that still exists today. Yet it would work under this scenario previously created. This ... know is by living there yourself, or asking someone who has lived there. Which is why Canada comes to mind when the subject if good government is brought to question. It is our neighbor and is easy to understand how it works due to its similarity of its people and way of ... ; mos...

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... through the lower house. This system works well because governments are held accountable through elections. The Parliament acts as a check on the government through parliamentary questions, debate on legislation and parliamentary committee investigations. Under this system citizens ultimately govern themselves in a way that allows debate on contentious issues, and majority rules. There are ... the Canadian parliamentary system of executive power and the American congressional system of executive power. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet, who are jointly responsible for government decis...

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... who cannot work, subsidies for higher education, free health care, free schooling, and subsidized public housing for low-income families. These programs are provided by all three levels of government through the federal and provincial governments take the leading role. There are four main federal spending programs for households, known as transfer payments, since funds are transferred as a way ... total provincial spending. There are five main types of taxation which Canadian governments pay for there spending; First PERSONAL INCOME TAXES, personal income taxes are collected by the fede...

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... cultural traditions. When the White Europeans came and tried to assimilate them their cultural traditions went out the window. They would be able to practice them if they had self-government. Things such as dance, celebrations, and religious celebrations, and language, would be brought back and practiced more. The Honourable Robert D. Nault M.P., P. C. Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development take care ... rest of Canada so they feel equal. I think that there should be a well-educated Native person representing the nave people. Some problems that would come about if they had ...

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... situation, as well as images and messages all over the press intended to influence us into believing that asylum seekers are terrorists. "Solutions" have been implemented by the Australian government which simply shift the problem to other countries, and policies have been created to deal with asylum seekers that aren't actually helping anybody - including Australians. Among the many myths ... brought to the public eye until detainees expressed their outrage by sewing their mouths together, going on hunger strikes, or using other extreme measures? The only "solution" the Howard governmen...

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... there moose to work or freeze in their igloo. In my opinion, climate change and environmental damage should be an increased priority for the Canadian government. Canada's climate is beginning to change, Canada is one of the world's leading pollutants per capita and the citizens of Canada are being directly ... issue in Canada is the melting of the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Circle makes up roughly 40 % of Canada. Glacier monitoring conducted by the federal government in Canada's High Arctic shows the shrinking of the ice caps that started in the late 1980s "has accelerated rapidly since 2...

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... against their will with absolutely no say in the matter. They lost property, possessions, and even small businesses which the government sold to fund the deportation. In many cases families were separated, and the men were sent to work for the government for no pay at all. The conditions of the deportation were certainly not in favor of the Japanese-Canadians, since ... little retribution. A foundation was established to acknowledge the persecution against the group during the Second World War called the National Association of Japanese Canadians. It is funded by the Canadian government...

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English as The Official Language There are many effects in society that spark up controversy in the United States. Some of these incorporate issues regarding race, religion, culture, ect. At times conflicts may occur among these ... will all take place if the amendment to make English the official language is passed. In my opinion making English the official language of the United States is not a bold move for America and its people. It singles out the English language giving it more dominance and therefore making it ... the official language will support racism, reduce our freedom, and even...

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... located in third world countries, because they know that there, they can find workers that will work for much cheaper than they would in a first world country such as the United States. Not only does this exploit the people of the third world country, it also exploits those of the first world country. When companies move to a third world country, many ... ...

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... the Quebec side, their would be an increase in un-inhabited housings in Ontario. 2.2 Territories Territories of the Quebec/Ontario boarder would cause many disputes for the two government in the event of a sovereign Quebec. Quebec has increased in land mass since the 1800 from 193,000 square miles to 595,000, this increase in mass including the James bay which is ... the separation. 3.2 The exclusion of the Federal fiscal transfers The economic author Patrick Grady from the Fraser Institute said that "Quebeckers must recognize that they are a principal beneficiary of federal government ...

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... society, healthcare and pension plans, and many recreation, community and touristic services. However, Quebec, Canada's only official French speaking province, has brought many controversies in its own government, but also in Canada's government. The biggest issues in Quebec are the continuous rivalries of the English and French languages, but also, the rivalries between the political parties. These rivalries brought the issue ... become their own nation. How is Quebec separatism still an issue nowadays in our present society? In the latest elections, the Parti Québécois claimed victor...

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... as well because of its strong ties with Great Britain. Canada could not really refuse because of how close the newly formed nation was to the United Kingdom, so it joined in the conflict. Countless Canadians were killed in the war that lasted five years, but in the end, the allied forces ... until 1965. Prior to this, we still had the Union Jack as a part of our flag, which proved the nation's dependency on the United Kingdom. The maple leaf is a very important symbol of the country that gives the nation an identity just like the stars and stripes of the ... he "brought the constitution h...

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... explicit in the British North America Act of 1867, which states that Canada would have a constitution "similar in principle to that of the United Kingdom." The principle of legislative supremacy asserts that the legislative branch of government (i.e. the House of Commons and provincial legislatures) is the highest legal and political body of the land. There are no higher laws than ... the United Kingdom Parliament. Canada could not change its constitution at home, but had to apply to the U.K legislature for any amendments. The British North America Act, composed of 147 articles, was prim...

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... Having our troops in Afghanistan, dying for our country and fighting the good fight (for the US) has done wonders for our relations with the United States. Even though our beloved Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry didn't have desert combat uniforms, or fancy equipment, we were and are still respected ... is that he alienated the entire country when he bashed us like that. His comments were totally inappropriate for an Ambassador. He was obviously flexing his United Sates Muscle to pressure Canada to get involved. He actually threatened trade embargos on Canada if it didn't rec...

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Canada set forth a request to the United Kingdom, searching to make Canada an independent and sovereign nation with its own unique image. The goal of the Canadian Dominion was to gain power of law, and the ... North America Act of 1867 (B.N.A) set legal ground rules for Canada. Sections 91 and 92 of the B.N.A divide the powers between the Provincial and Federal Government. Section 91 deals with Federal powers such as Criminal Law, where as section 92 deals with Provincial powers such as matters of a merely local or ... been developing three main customs and convections. Canada was to have a c...

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... Most Influential Canadians of All Time Canada contains a diverse group of people, coming from various backgrounds, cultures and rigins. Canadians depict people of peace, freedom, and unity. Its government continues to maintain a sovereign and independent nation. Pierre Trudeau, Canada's 15th Prime Minister, is one of the most influential Canadians of the twentieth century. Monsieur Trudeau defends our culture and advances our nation ... impact of Trudeau's initiatives in developing a nation void from diversity subsequently transforms into a cultural parade. Now Canada is becoming a "gre...

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... Trade Agreement. Throughout the late twentieth century the world has increasingly become a global village. Advanced telecommunications allow television and radio programs to be beamed into Canada from the United States. With the development of affordable and powerful satellite dishes, more and more Canadians are tuning into American programs and listening to American music. Also the increasingly multicultural ... nature of Canada has led some people to question Canada's national identity. Through alliances such as NORAD Canada has become highly dependant on its military alliances with th...

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Canada is an interesting Country. It is the second biggest country in the world but yet its neighboring country, the United States of America, oversees it. One thing about Canada is its population. 40% of Canada's population is unmixed ... Canada has a division of powers between the century and provincial governments and is also a federal union. There was lots of controversy between the federal government and the provincial governments over the proper allocation of power. A passage in the 1982 Constitution Act gave citizens fundamental freedoms, such as democratic rights, vote ... , seek ele...

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... to a Winery. Shirley thought that it would be funny to go to this particular one because the name of it is almost like my last name. It is called Hillebrand Estates Winery. It is Canada's leading producer of premium VQA wines. I don't know what VQA stands for; I didn't want to ask to many questions. The people in there weren't very friendly ... you the rare opportunity to experience the art, craft and passion of wine and wine country. There are also facilities available for group dining, meeting and personalized tours. At Hillebrand Estates, visitors are free to do much more than just t...

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... Colombia might also try to gain its independence. The premier, Lucien Bouchard held a referendum between 1998 and 1999 to "ensure Quebec enters the next millennium as a sovereign country. Since then, support for sovereignty has increased. One major reason was the difference of language. A citizen of Quebec said, "I have nothing against speaking English because ... in Montreal voted against independence. Collectively, these people feel that Montreal is hurting so bad that they could not go without the help of the Canadian government. " Look at all the boarded up shops and restaurants down...

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... 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 National Debt, etc), but a sovereign Quebec would be even more globally indebted than Canada. Neither nation would escape serious harm and the people of Quebec are beginning to realize that. Together, Canada and Quebec are ... has been built by immigrants since the dawn of our history, and this unique feature unites our country. During Confederation, people from different regions, languages, cultures and religious ...

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... reasons. First, they reason that 96% Canadians prefer their health care system to the United States'. They use as support the five principles of the Canadian Health Care Act. This is a criteria for funding set out by the government and the provinces must follow them. The five principles are universal, potable, accessible, comprehensive ... Finally, you know that the health care system sounds appealing, but you hate the thought of giving more of your hard earn money to the government in the form of taxes for health care. You feel that Americans are taxed enough and additional taxes will no...

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... were moving upward and taking over parts of Canada. A union of the colonies would mean a better defense system and it would be harder for the United States to try to take over an entire nation. Also, only a unified government could raise enough money to buy the Hudson's Bay Company and gain more control over the vast land of Canada and prevent the ... United Sates from taking over. Even though confederation was meant only for over coming the challenge Canada was facing at the time, Canada remained in confederation and ... it has proven that unity is power. Without confederation, Canada...

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... is one of being totally free and independent. A single line in the Declaration of Independent clearly states this. This particular line declares, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all ... Constitution is a perfect example that shows freedom. The First Amendment protects the right to practice religion, to speak freely, to assemble, to address the government, and of the press to publish. This idea is summed as saying that all Americans have the freedom to do certain...

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... , they are also at war in their own country with dealers, and paraphernalia stores. Three weeks before operation Iraqi freedom the United States government held operation pipe dreams, and operation headhunter, which were the two biggest crack downs on paraphernalia in United States history. During these raids 2,000 police officers around America planned to bust head shops, and confiscate their merchandise. Fifty- six ... . President Bush is so serious about his war on drugs he is now threatening to boycott Canadian made products, and make it harder for Canadian citizens to enter the Unite...

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