...October 30th when the votes were counted it was revealed that 49.4 percent of people voted in favour of the separatists. This extremely close vote shocked many Canadians but despite the close margins Quebec would stay a part of Canada. The popularity of separatism lessened over the coming years. Quebec’s next premier, Lucien Bouchard, spoke of organizing another referendum but the plans never came to fruition. Despite the continued talk of sovereignty, as the century came to an end there was less and less support for Quebec separating and the debate more or less came to a rest. Main Points * In 1994 Quebec once again elects a separatist party: Parti Quebecois. In 1995 Premier Jacques Parizeau calls for a provincial referendum on Quebec’s sovereignty. * October 30th 1955 the results of the referendum show a 49.4 percent vote for yes and Quebec remains a part of Canada. * The 2000 Clarity Act is passed by the Chretien government, which requires a clear majority in separatist referendums. This means that Quebec would need a clear majority, not just 50 percent plus one, in favour of sovereignty in order the negotiate separatism. Francophone and Anglophone relations French and English relations had a history of being tense in Canada, and during this period in time tensions rose even higher. The English part of Canada was offended that the Quebecois people wanted to leave. Not only would it be a cultural loss for Canada but it would also separate the two economies...
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...benefit both countries, Canada also has bilateral agreements in trade with European Union and Asia, however we will only analyze U.S.-Canada cultures in business. Canada’s History The first inhabitants of Canada were native’s Indian people, primarily the Inuit “Eskimos. The Norse explorer Leif Eriksson reaches the shores of Canada at Nova Scotia in the year 1000, but the country actually begun 1497 with the introduction of the white man, John Cabot Italian at the service of King Henry VII of England reaches Nova Scotia. Canada was lost to the English in the year 1534 by Jacques Cartier which was the settlement of New France 1604, but was then was Nova Scotia in 1608. Quebec was founded, France’s colonization were not successful and ended at the end of 17th century. They penetrated beyond the Great Lakes to the western prairies and south along the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. The English Hudson’s Bay Company in 1670 establishes themselves because of the abundance of fisheries and fur trade, a conflict that England and France had between each other for the control of the region in 1713. Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Hudson Bay were lost to England. During the seven year war (1756-1763), England extended territory and the British General James Wolfe won the famous victory over his French counterpart General Louis Montcalm outside Quebec in 1759, the...
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...Henri Bourassa is a significant person in Canadian history because of his role in shaping French and English relations in Canada. His ideals of Canada becoming more independent from England has made him seen like a leader for French Canadians. His rise in the ranks of politics and ideas helped created La Ligue Nationaliste which helped separate Canada from England and pushed for rights for the French Canadians. Immigrants were more than 57% of mine workers in Canada by 1911. Although being such a big part of Canadian society they were treated as disposable workers and second-class citizens. They were significant to Canadian history because the role they played in the creation of the railway’s, and the laws that were put in place to protect...
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...three red maple leaves on a white background. A gold helmet sits on top of the shield, upon which is a crowned lion holding a red maple leaf. On the right is a lion rampant flying the Union Flag. On the left is a unicorn flying a fleurs-de-lis flag. A red ribbon around the shield says "desiderantes meliorem patriam". Below is a blue scroll inscribed "A mari usque ad mare" on a wreath of flowers. Flag Coat of arms Motto: A Mari Usque Ad Mare (Latin) "From Sea to Sea" Anthem: "O Canada" Royal anthem: "God Save the Queen"[1][2] Projection of North America with Canada in green Capital Ottawa 45°24′N 75°40′W Largest city Toronto Official language(s) English and French Recognised regional languages Chipewyan, Cree, Gwich’in, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun, Slavey (North and South) and Tłįchǫ[3] Demonym Canadian Government Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy[4] - Monarch Elizabeth II - Governor General David Johnston - Prime Minister Stephen Harper - Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin Legislature Parliament - Upper house Senate - Lower house House of Commons Establishment - British North America Acts July 1, 1867 - Statute of Westminster December 11, 1931 - Canada Act April 17, 1982 Area - Total 9,984,670 km2 (2nd) 3,854,085 sq mi - Water (%) 8.92 (891,163 km2/344,080 mi2)...
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...HISTORY 1500 WINTER 2014 RESEARCH ESSAY TOPICS 1. Select a crusade and discuss the extent to which it accomplished its objectives. Why did it succeed or fail? Jonathan Riley-Smith, The Crusades: A Short History; Carole Hillenbrand, The Crusades: Islamic Perspectives; Christopher Tyerman, God’s War: A New History of the Crusades 2. How did anti-Semitism manifest itself in medieval Europe? Kenneth R. Stow, Alienated Minority: The Jews of Medieval Latin Europe; Mark R. Cohen, Under Crescent and Cross: The Jews in the Middle Ages; Solomon Grayzel, The Church and the Jews in the Thirteenth Century 3. What was the position of prostitutes in medieval society? Ruth Mazo Karras, Common Women; Leah Otis, Prostitution in Medieval Society; Margaret Wade Labarge, A Small Sound of the Trumpet: Women in Medieval Life 4. Why did the French choose to follow Joan of Arc during the the Hundred Years War? Kelly DeVries, Joan of Arc: A Military Leader; Bonnie Wheeler, ed., Fresh Verdicts on Joan of Arc; Margaret Wade Labarge, A Small Sound of the Trumpet: Women in Medieval Life 5. Discuss the significance of siege warfare during the crusades. You may narrow this question down to a single crusade if you wish. Jim Bradbury, The Medieval Siege; Randall Rogers, Latin Siege Warfare in the Twelfth Century; John France, Victory in the East: A Military History of the First Crusade 6. Why did the persecution...
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...Business Communication Customs in Canada Presented to Professor D. A. Beaudoin, MBA Prepared by Claude D. Brooks February 14, 2007 Businesses, today, have gone global and many have formed multinational alliances. This globalization, along with technological advances, and the sheer number of companies dealing internationally has brought about a dramatic change in the way people from different cultural backgrounds interact. These cross cultural differences are most noticeable in areas such as in behavior, etiquette, norms, values, written expressions, oral communication, and non-verbal communication. If workers can understand their own culture, they are then better able to adapt to other cultures when communicating within them. Guffey states that another way to achieve intercultural proficiency is to recognize barriers and ways to overcome them (110). To effectively communicate across international borders, we must be sensitive to other cultures and avoid misunderstandings and contrary views resulting from the various intercultural differences (Guffey101). When communicating to international audiences, workers must also pay special attention to not only oral and written messages, but also nonverbal communication. Nonverbal behavior includes actions and behavior such as eye contact, facial expression, posture, gestures, and the use of time, space, and territory (113). As business communicators, it is...
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...THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO International Undergraduate Admission Information 2012/13 Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is one of the oldest and most internationally recognized universities in North America. Canada’s largest university takes pride in a tradition of excellence. No other Canadian university offers as great a diversity of programs and resources. Academic excellence is the prime goal, but the importance of the total university experience is also recognized. Student enrolment is 76,000; the faculty numbers 10,391. A mong the University’s many outstanding resources is its library system, rated one of the top five in North America. More than 40 libraries contain the most comprehensive collection of research material in Canada. There is residence space for over 8,300 students, a health service, an advisory bureau, an international student centre, a career centre, a housing service, restaurants, bookstores, athletic and recreational facilities and facilities for music, theatre and debate. LOCATION Toronto is one of the friendliest and safest cities in the world. There are three locations at which students may study. U of T St. George is located in the heart of downtown Toronto; U of T Scarborough is 22 km (14 miles) to the east of U of T St. George; and U of T Mississauga is 27 km (17 miles) to the west of U of T St. George. All three campuses offer studies in arts, science, business and education; most of the professional...
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...3 March 1980 and 20 June 1984. Trudeau was memorable and during his, he had an important impact in Canada making him one of the most important politicians in Canadian history. He became a very important figure by his political actions, his personality. He also introduced important political initiatives, which strongly influenced many aspects of Canadian political and private life. His significance is still recognized by Canadians at present, which is illustrated by the fact that on April 5, 2004, he was chosen as the third greatest Canadian of all times. The purpose of this e is to explore what made him such an important political figure and talk over the influence he had on Canada. The first area I will explore is Trudeau’s personality. For a politician, Trudeau’s character was highly unusual and it helped him achieve great popularity very early in his career. He drew a great pile of attention of the media and received large support...
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...Canada ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The Canadian Mindset Characteristics of Society Lifestyle & Aspirations The Essentials (10 Key Tips) Working with the Canadians Making a Good Impression Business Etiquette Business Meeting Culture Motivating Others Effective Presentations Managing Relationships The Canadian Mindset Canadians are friendly and open with a practical cast of mind which befits a people who inhabit one of the largest - and in many places one of the most physically challenging countries on earth. They are traditional in their thinking and habits, modest and low key in attitude but enjoy a good sense of humour. They pride themselves on being honest and direct and are not given to prevarication or displays of rhetoric or emotion. With one of the most multicultural societies in the world, Canadians are tolerant and egalitarian in outlook. Despite their innate conservatism, they are also very progressive on some controversial social issues. Although they enjoy the trappings of success, Canadians are not ostentatious by nature. Canadians are sensitive about being taken for Americans. While enjoying a warm relationship with their neighbour, with whom they share a vast boundary and vigorous trade links, they are proud of the differences between the two countries and their peoples. They are often more subdued and measured than Americans. The majority of Canada is English-speaking although in the eastern part of the country, French is widespread and the fracophone Quebec...
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...Cultural Analysis Abstract Canada is a beautiful country that is adjacent to the United States of America. There are many resemblances between Canadian culture and American culture. It is also common for Canadians to expect great communications in the workplace and friendliness. It is valued to be respectful of others ethical background as well. It is also standard to see similarities in basic hand shake as a cultural behavior to mean many things. In a business environment in Canada, business people often begin relationships in a reserved manner; once people get to know one another they usually become friendly and informal. Canada as the United States encourages small businesses to grow and prosper as well as their economic. In regards to the workplace, Canada also promotes from within companies and wants its workforce to be involved in a company’s growth and offers great benefits to its employees. Canada as the Unites States offers great cultural diversity among its people and within the workforce as well. It would be easier for an individual to adapt to Canadian ethical behavior since it is similar and diverse as the United States. There are many similarities and differences between the culture of the United States and the culture of Canada. While there are many preconceptions about the culture and behaviors of Canadians, many of the country’s customs are similar to those found in the United States, despite differences in culture and government styles. Both Canada...
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...HIE 208 – Canadian Military History Assignment 4-1-1 Canadian Armed Forces at the Outbreak of War in 1939? Lessons Learned and Relearned from Great War Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) To discuss the condition of the Canadian Armed Forces prior to the outbreak of World War II we must first look at the political climate, culture and economy leading up to 1939. During this time Canada was in a policy of Isolationism after recovering form the massive loss of life in the Great War.1 An anti-war sentiment stemmed from the war time losses of over 60,000 Canadians – great losses for a country with only 8 million people at that time. This Isolationist policy was further strengthened by closer economical ties with the United States who were investing heavily in Canada and providing markets for Canadian exports. Nevertheless, the economy was devastated during the Great Depression and importance was placed on saving the economy and not developing the military. Therefore, with the average Canadian having a bad image of the Great War and an economy on the verge of collapse the Canadian Armed Forces in 1939 was in a sorry state, much similar to its state prior to the Great War and many lessons had to be relearned. Canada had to relearn its preparedness, conscription and technology lessons all over again. It is clear to see that the military situation...
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...Liberals • The Liberal Party of Canada is the longest-running political party in the country, and the most historically successful. • They’ve held power for such long periods of Canadian history. • Originally the party of disenfranchised French-Canadians and Catholics in the early colonial period, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries the Liberals evolved into a more generic, centrist party favoring traditional British liberal values of free markets and personal responsibility, as well as tolerant relations between French and English Canadians. Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919), who championed all of the above to become the most successful and long-reigning of Canada’s early Liberal prime ministers, remains the iconic figure of commonsense, moderate Canadian liberalism of this period. • Liberal Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau (1919-2000), ran the country from 1968 to 1984, and remains a sort of “founding father” figure of modern Canadian liberalism. • Trudeau believed that a larger, more activist Canadian government could help alleviate the country’s social and economic ills, and create a more compassionate and egalitarian “Just Society” in the process. • Liberal Prime Minister Jean Chretien (b. 1934) and his finance minister, Paul Martin (b. 1938), ran the country from 1993 to 2006, and are credited with helping move the Liberal Party to the centre by championing balanced budgets and low taxes. • Today, the Liberal Party portrays itself as a party that is fiscally...
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...issues affecting trade, mutual interests, education and the fact that mutual respect plays a pivotal role in allowing the relationship to flourish. These changes are revised over time to enable the international relations not to be affected by adverse global developments. Ensuring a stable state of political affairs in Egypt shall be imperative in ensuring the relations do not deteriorate. The training that Canada appropriates for Egyptian diplomats should be given more emphasis. Egyptian borders should be rendered impervious to the ISIS onslaught. Table of Contents Introduction 4 Issues Affecting Business Relations between Canada and Egypt 4 Mutual Respect, Mutual Benefit 4 Common Interests 4 Changes over the Past Decade 5 Disarmament 5 La Francophonie 5 Other Areas of Cooperation 6 2025 Outlook 6 La Francophonie 6 Cultural Exchange 6 Recommendations 7 Political Stability 7 Middle East Tensions 7 Conclusion 7 References 8 Appendix 9 Introduction: How the Relationship between Canada and Egypt has developed, the Current Situation, and Expected further Developments (2005 – 2015) International relations between Canada and Egypt were forged during the construction of the Suez Canal, when Canada intervened to help solve a crisis in 1956 (Government of Canada, 2012). Both countries...
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...A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO CANADA Introduction National Flag：Maple Leaf National anthem：O Canada Capital：Ottawa Largest City：City of Toronto National Day：July 1 National Tree：maple Official Language：English and French Religion：天主教（Catholicism）基督教（Christianity） 2.Geography ❖ Geographical Terms Canadian Shield加拿大地盾 Mount Logan洛根峰——the highest peak in Canada the Mackenzie River马更些河——the longest river in Canada Saint Lawrence River圣劳伦斯河——the most important river in North America ❖ The Great Lakes 苏必利尔湖（Lake Superior） 休伦湖（Lake Huron） 密歇根湖（Lake Michigan） 伊利湖（Lake Erie） 安大略湖（Lake Ontario） ❖ 主要城市（Major Cities） 渥太华（Ottawa）：加拿大首都以及政治文化中心。 多伦多（Toronto）：加拿大最大的城市。别称“猪之城” 蒙特利尔（Montreal）：加拿大第二大城市。 温哥华（Vancouver）：加拿大第三大城市。 History |Countries |Time |Main Figures |Main Incidents | |Canada |15th-16th Century |John Cabot Jacques Cartier |discovered Canada; opened interior of Canada | | |1756-1763 |King Louis XV |Seven Years’ War; British Rule began | | |1774 |Sir Guy Carleton |Quebec people recognized as French Canadians | | |1867 | |Canada was born | | |Beginning of 20th Century | |Rapid economic growth ...
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...The Canadian State: Institutions and Structures The Constitution is very import in the context of the canadian state however it is not without controversy. As there has been many significant changes to fundamental rights Operational Institutions Westminster Style Parliamentary Government: derives from the british parliament in Britain meaning that we have an adversarial government. This can be expressed in the parliamentary structure of the house of commons (adversarial and conflict). High expectations of accountability in the formal legalities. The government must retain the confidence of the house (budget proposals) -legislative process: see above -party discipline: is linked to the idea of confidence, it operates through out the system. The general expectation is that members will vote along party lines. Pros: Accountability meaning that you know who is power and responsible for certain parts of the government, higher level of efficiency, fiscal and budgetary concerns, Cons: Can not always vote according to beliefs and values, inefficiency Federalism: Important driver of politics within Canada. To what extent are the types of different conflicts between the different levels of conflicts. Another reason why federalism exists is due in large part to the question of Quebec and the allocation of powers between french canada and the rest of the country. The Canadian State: Sovereignty 1867: Constitution Act, 1867 (BNA) 1926: The King-Byng Thing 1926: Nadan...
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