Political After the first world war Canada started to become more independent from the British empire. At the imperial conference in 1921‚ prime minister Arthur Meighen opposed a British plan for renewing the alliance with Japan. This decision was based strongly on the American opposition. In 1922‚ a diplomatic crisis occurred in Turkey‚ the Canadians did not help‚ this showed their growing independence. The prime minister let the parliament decide‚ but by the time they had made a decision the problem
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Racism takes on many forms in Canada. For instance‚ new racism expresses racist ideas by using coded language and masking them behind other social ideologies while old racism is more explicitly racist. Given that most people would not admit to being racist‚ measuring and studying racism can be difficult. Victimization surveys are one way that researchers collect useful information about how visible minorities perceive racism. However‚ these types of studies fail to accurately measure racism since
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equality to so many people today. However‚ in our society is feminism really needed‚ or could it be more beneficial to other countries who still fight for equal rights? On the other hand Canada isn’t perfect and the fight for equal rights among the opposite sex is still an issue. In hindsight‚ the citizens of Canada would gain a better understanding for each other if feminism continues to stay present in our daily lives. For many years women fought for equal rights‚ these rights consisted of voting
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Ever since I came to Canada when I was eight‚ I have dreamed of going to university. After moving to Canada I worked hard on learning the language and soon after working hard to achieving good grades. I knew that my parents moved to Canada to give me a future much brighter than the one i could’ve had in Russia so I wanted to do my part and put as much effort into my education. I have always believed that that if I work hard enough I can achieve the results that desire. This has allowed me to achieve
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is the when someone operates a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to the point that mental and motor skills are impaired. It is against the law in Canada‚ and breaks many laws in the Criminal Code of Canada‚ and can also result suspension of driver’s licenses. Driving while impaired is a very irresponsible act because it is very well know of how dangerous it causing 1‚250 and 1‚500 deaths per year and 64‚000 injuries with lots of documented history on it and a lot of awareness
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When my father was seven years old‚ his family immigrated to Canada because they heard that it was the land of the free‚ where everyone was treated equally and with respect. Worldwide‚ that appears to be a common belief- Canada is viewed as vastly a tolerant nation‚ serving as a shining example to countries across the globe on topics such as human rights and the treatment of minority groups. However‚ behind the well-constructed façade lies a wealth of problems based on racial prejudice and stereotyping
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Criminal Sentencing April.30/2013 * Sentencing: a convicted person is one of the most complex parts of the legal system. * A judge must weigh several factors when deciding how to sentence an offender. * In Canada‚ a judge has numerous sentencing options‚ which range from releasing the accused to imprisonment * The sentencing process is controversial to many Canadians‚ as most convicted offenders do reintegrate back into society at some point. * There is constant debate over how
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Shreya Sawhney Ms. Atwal ENG3U 2 August‚ 2013 Capital Punishment and Canada As violence becomes an increasing concern among Canadians‚ people are calling for the reinstatement of capital punishment. This controversial issue has been ailing politicians and public morality since its abolition in 1976. As one examines the arguments for and against the reinstatement of capital punishment; examples of modern day cases dealing with capital punishment including wrongful convictions‚ the uncertainty
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face kinds of problems when they immigrate to other places‚ such as Chinese and Japanese immigrates to Canada. Chinese and Japanese immigrants are facing challenges when they immigrate to Canada‚ but Chinese immigrants are more adapted to live in Canada because they have several advantages to help them to study or work in Canada. First of all‚ the number of Chinese and Japanese immigrants to Canada is different. Many people decided to immigrant to another country means they can live or study well
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I believe that Canada is the only country in the world that doesn’t have an identity. Are Canadian government has equal rights to everyone and anyone who enters. To have an identity is to be who‚ or what a person or thing is. In Canada are government has created a “Democracy”‚ meaning you as a citizen have the right to make your own identity; but Canada as a whole cant. Canada is known around the world as a strong and free country‚ and is very proud of there unique identity. As a Canadian we strongly
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