There is a subtle cultural war in Canada. In short, a cultural war has a simple definition: it is a strong conflict of opinions in areas that are sensitive in a society. That is between two or more sides with marked differences. The First Nations of Canada and its relationship the government as well with it turbulent history. Through the history our civilization, there has always been some kind of conflict. Be it land or riches, by which we seem to be in a constant conflict. History has taught us
discrimination exists in Canada and is deeply entrenched in our history since contact. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) report, “Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women: A National Operational Overview” (2014), does not provide justifiable reasons and/or contributing factors for the deplorably high number of missing and murdered Aboriginal women, because it does not address the underlying causality of this violence: colonialism and racism. As the Native Women’s Association of Canada (2010) states, “to
the daunting issue of violence against women, even though feminist organisations have been campaigning on this issue decades before. It took the lobbying of these separatist feminist groups and organisations to garner nation and global mainstream for these issues to become a human right’s issue. An issue that continues to plague countries around the world and, particularly Canada. Violence against women is a human rights and societal issue that affects Canadians and Canada at large in political
Why is it great to be Canadian? Canada is one of the best countries to live in. This not only because Canada is in the top 10 of almost every list of the greatest places to live, but because citizens will tell you it is. The people who were born here, and have gotten the privilege and honour to be a part of such a wonderful community for all of their lives, truly know what a great country it is. Canada has countless things to be proud of, some of them being the safety it provides, the diversity
immigrant laws in 1965 has a terrific impact on the national identity of America. She maintains a clear distinction between Canada and USA and condemns the Canada’s official policy of multiculturalism which sanctions racial bigotry. Mukherjee tells Alison B. Carb, “America, with its melting pot theory of immigration, has a healthier attitude toward Indian immigrants than Canada. Although this country
defined as “an act of changing or suppressing speech or writing that is considered subversive of the common good" (merriam-webster). The government in Canada has set laws for broadcasting, movies, print, and the Internet which limit the content that are permitted to be shown on these platforms. Also, the Human rights commissions have laws that state " In Canada under the CHRA it is illegal for any person to make a statement which “is likely to expose a person or persons to ‘hatred or contempt’ by reason
Canada is home to millions of people, and is recognized as a peaceful country which protects Canadian residents against discrimination, while providing equal opportunities for everyone. However, this does not seem to be the case when it comes to foster children in Canada. (Canadian Child Welfare Portal, 2013) Children under foster care were previously neglected or abused by their parents. Additionally, children living under foster care were once emotionally, sexually and physically abused, or exposed
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper will be to critically analyze the concept of organized crime in Canada. Several definitions of organized crime will be given in order to create an understanding of the extensive nature of this concept. The social network approach, a common and reoccurring theory mentioned throughout the literature on organized crime, will be examined. A description of the various forms of organized crime will be discussed along with a deeper look into its link to street
having a total of 6, 186, 950 immigrants join its population as of 2006, Canada is looking to double its immigration number to 400 000 migrants annually (Friesen). Balancing between ethnically diversifying Canada while heeding the fundamental dedatirums of Canadian citizens, however, has become a game of tug-of-war with unemployed Canadians and increasing insecurity pulling through, victoriously. Entering an economic recession, Canada remains blind to acknowledging the compulsion of refining its immigration
at these schools were subjected to emotional, psychological and physical abuse often resulting in permanent damage or even death. Through segregation, inferior education and abuse, Residential schools ruined the lives of thousands of Aboriginals in Canada. The lives of approximately 150, 000 Aboriginal