say “no” to discrimination, and the right that everyone should have in the society today! This includes the right to express opinions about the government, or to have protection from harm both mentally or physically. We, the people living in Canada, should be proud that Canadians have inspired human rights since 1914 by for example allowing women to vote, removing all laws that allows discrimination, and improving human rights Law in Canada to protect our rights . The year 1914 - 1918 was a great
of self governance according to their own traditions for many years. This paper will demonstrate how self governance is a better approach for aboriginals in the near by future. Aboriginals were known as self governing, before Europeans arrived in Canada. Once the Indian Act came into effect in 1876, this started to change the lives of each and every aboriginal person and how they wished to live their life. Self government provides language and culture, health care and social services, police services
inclusiveness in Canada Women’s Rights Politics/ Right to vote The major political movement around women’s rights was from 1850 to 1930 In Ontario in 1850, women could vote for school teachers, principals etc… several other provinces adopted this soon after The Wartime act in 1917 allowed women who had family fighting overseas better rights and the right to vote A bill was passed in 1918 allowed women better rights and freedoms On May 24, 1918 women were given the full right to vote The first female
Ontario Systems of Government When Pierre Elliott Trudeau separated Canada officially from Britain and Queen Elizabeth's rule with the Canada and Constitution act in 1982, we can all agree that Canada was finally free. Since then, the provinces of Canada have put in place difference rules to make the ideal government that most Canadians of their province can approve of. Ontario has it’s own unique government that has lots of aspects of different types of systems. Here are a few systems that are
Freedoms makes Canada a more inclusive society by protecting the rights of people living in and citizens of Canada. Before the Charter was created, the Bill of Rights was enacted and still is today. However, little was done about unfair laws that were passed down by the government. There was not any protection for minority rights or fundamental freedoms. Going back as far as one hundred years ago, humankind has seen many events of racism and discrimination towards the people of Canada in our history
righteous and have a desire to do good. As a citizen, Canadians should do the best of their ability to protect their country and show nationalism, even at the expense of going to war. Conscription in WW1 was necessary for Canada as it helped Canada become autonomous, prevented Canada’s efforts from being in vain, and led to the Women’s Movement. To begin with, conscription was necessary in WW1 as it helped Canada become autonomous.
they don’t lose their identity. Canada is an independent country and very capable of taking care or handling its own affairs. As far back as 1920 the federal government of Canada had to impose a protective tax on foreign magazines. And in 1965 the government had to put an end to the split-run editions of other foreign-published magazines. The Canadian people wanted to maintain their cultural uniqueness and remove any foreign influence. The government of Canada felt threatened by the influx of
life better for each citizen. Canada is a country that has legislation which is exemplary in improving life for its people. It has bettered its life and equality through movements “such as women’s rights, environmental sensitivity and human rights,” (Toksoz 15). Countless charters and acts have been approved by Canadian legislation to promote equality, especially for human/women’s rights. Among these is the Canadian Human Rights Act, whose purpose is that “all individuals should have an opportunity
Chinese immigrants in Canada (1885-1925) Chinese immigration was widely spread across Canada. Nowadays in Canada, Chinese Canadians are considered to be one of the largest ethnic groups. There were tough times the Chinese faced as immigrants. With different acts and documents passed by the government, these people confronted the situations and induced their style of living making Canada a more improved country, which would accept all ethnic groups resulting in a better future. The year 1788 was the
Western Canada, but wanted to avoid the result the USA faced. The government encouraged the First Nations people to sign treaties that offered benefits, such as health-care and education, in return for most of their land (they would be given Reserves). In 1876, Parliament passed the Indian Act, this gave the government nearly full control of the Reserves and the people living on them. The government restricted the rights of the Aboriginals: they were no longer able to govern themselves, to vote, they