Canada disadvantaged Aboriginal people by creating the Indian Act (1876). Razack has many arguments that arise throughout the book, I will analyze and critique them in regards to the history of Canada, racial profiling and Indigenous peoples encounters with authority and the law (most police issues). History Canada is known for its many cultures, ethnics, and races…
Thesis: There were many challenges Trudeau had to face, despite these challenges being difficult, he still managed to defend immigrant and Canadian rights furthering Canada from Britain's shadow; in addition, protecting Canadian citizens by defeating the separatism Canada had between the French and English. Plan of Development: Issues Canada faced during the Trudeau era Canada was still under British Constitution through the British North American Act(BNA) French francophones wanted Quebec to be its own country and not apart of Canada. People apart of Quebec separatism turned to radical measures to fulfil their desires Immigrants were not being treated equally and valued compared to the citizens of Canada Canada’s economy began to slow down in the early 1970’s…
History Essay Throughout the wars many events involving immigration shaped Canadians and their views resulting in a more accepting and interracial country. Before the war from the years of 1890 into WW1, Canada saw itself as a home to a white European population based on Anglican beliefs, those without the same mind set or beliefs were seen as enemy aliens resulting in distrust. The discrimination and distrust Canadians put upon the ones unlike them such as Blacks, Asians, Italians, Arabs, Greeks and Jews led to Sir Clifford Sifton’s idea of the “Open Door Policy”. This was a tactic to come across as welcoming to immigrants in need of a new home, but close the door on them if they did not meet our racial standards.…
The Great Depression may lead into some bad outcomes, and that affected society, the economy, and the political parties. First it began at it’s economy where there was a large decrease in the economy by “The widespread poverty and suffering during the 1930s—the result of unemployment, drought and lack of a social safety net—transformed social welfare in Canada. ”(The Great, 2008) This increase of poverty and unemployment resulted to difficult times for the people either the middle class which barely survived to the millionaires which went broke fast.…
Mireille Paquet’s article “The Federalization of Immigration and Integration in Canada” published in the Canadian Journal of Political Science issue. 47, September 2014. Speaks about the institutional changes between 1990 - 2010 in the Canadian governments immigration and integration of policies between the federal and provincial government. Paquet is a professor in the social science department at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada and has written many articles regarding immigration. Her findings throughout this article reference provincial mobilization, the decentralization of federal government and province - building as a mechanism as potential contributors to the change in provincial participation in immigration and integration policies.…
Wilfrid Laurier realized that he must expand to the west or else an invasion will happen thus, starting the first idea of “immigration” in Canada. He sent a man in the name of Sir Clifford Sifton to organize immigration offices all over Europe. The British, Poles, Germans, Ukrainians, Finns, Norwegians started migrating. This resulted us with a new, occupied land, which is now known as “Alberta”. After the idea of “immigration” progressed, this resulted with a vast increase in Canada’s population.…
Immigration between 1900-1914 is a crucial point in Canada’s growth in population today. It all had pros and cons to this topic because, of the reasoning’s for immigration. This research report will give an idea of how immigration was conveyed and how various individuals with different ethnic groups were or were not approved to live in Canada’s regions. The 1900’s immigration consisted of many plans from Canada’s prime minister of the time, Wilfred Laurier and his assistant Clifford Sifton. Mr. Sifton was hired to have the main responsibility of making the rules and the policies towards Canadian immigration.…
This Act lets refugees, families, assisted relatives, and independent immigrants to settle in Canada (Immigration Acts). Through this Immigration Act, a lot more diversity in ethnicities, races and much more is brought to Canada. It gives Canada the image of multiculturalism as well as rooted the idea of assortment in the citizens, demonstrating the benefits of Trudeau’s policy. Furthermore, the White Paper suggested the cancelation of the old Indian Act, eliminate the Department of Indian affairs, and on their reserves, given, the Indian bands, the power to control their own affairs (Bolotta 252). Despite the Indigenous people being the first to live in Canada, their existence were forgotten greatly.…
The Impact of The Multiculturalism Act on Canada Canada is a well-developed country and if it was not for the certain rules or laws, it would not be the successful nation is it today. The Multiculturalism Act is the most significant development in Canada’s history towards creating a unified nation, where all are equal. Canada has gained victory in its evolution as a country because men and women are provided with equal rights and share the same freedoms, cultural heritages are celebrated, and two official languages are used to help the citizens of the country. The Multiculturalism Act has contributed to the success of Canada and the way Canada is portrayed as a well-developed nation. The Multiculturalism…
Canada’s labour movement has a long history with the ultimate goal of improving workers’ everyday lives. Workers fought for the rights enjoyed by all workers today – minimum wages, overtime pay, workplace safety standards, maternity and parental leave, vacation pay, and protection from discrimination and harassment. This history – which is still an ongoing struggle – has been one of enormous obstacles that required passion and commitment. The National Film Board’s short film As Friend and Foe sheds light on the Canadian government’s role in labour relations during the last century.…
Overall these factors all greatly contributed to Canada’s growing economy. As for the lifestyles, many Canadians begun to move into the city as a result, since many factories were located in the city. Similarly, the lifestyle became easier in the city due to the accessibility of stores, and communication. The demand also sprouted consumerism and side effects of it such as credit for citizens to borrow…
Canada opened its doors to people based on their merits, rather than racial categorization in order to welcome the best and brightest people from around the world. Following the Immigration Act, The Canadian Multiculturalism Act was developed in 1988 which was created in order to lessen discrimination within our nation. Some of the values in the act were to promote the understanding that multiculturalism reflects the cultural and racial diversity of Canadian society to preserve, enhance and share their cultural heritage; recognize and promote the understanding of multiculturalism; recognize the existence of communities whose members share a common origin; ensure all individuals receive equal treatment and protection under the law, while respecting and valuing their diversity to name a few (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-18.7/page-1.html#h-3). In order for the Multiculturalism Policy of Canada to be assured, the Crown, and other ministers must encourage and promote a coordinated approach to the implementation, this may include the aid in development of implementation of programs and practices in support of the policy.…
Canada is one of the immigrated countries by Filipinos for it 's generous career opportunities, better salary, and superior life options. Being an immigrant myself, I am exposed to the challenges and benefits of being an immigrant in Canada. It is all well and good until you find yourself needing some help, but not knowing where, when, and how to access professional mental health services. Although Canada provides a basic universal healthcare nationwide, professional mental health services seems to be inaccessible more so for certain populations, including immigrants. There are a lot more challenges and hindrances when you are an immigrant, a foreigner to a completely new country, when it comes to thinking about your mental health well being.…
Immigration policies are comprised of the acts and regulations that affect which foreigners may enter the country and ultimately, be granted citizenship. Historically, Canadian immigration policies have favoured white immigrants. This preference is explicitly demonstrated through the classification of immigrants as ‘desirable’ and ‘undesirable’. Canadian immigration policies have been a major factor in shaping the development of the country, with policies being designed to fit the country’s economic needs of the time. Referencing the timeline of Ismaili’s four phases of immigration, this essay will support the critiques which state that Canada’s immigration policies, both past and present, have been discriminatory and racist in practice.…
Nevertheless, before discussing how effective the multiculturalism act has been, it’s necessary to discuss parts of Canadian identity, and asses how multiculturalism shapes Canadian society. Canadian identity is ambiguous; often been describes described as an inclusive nation, rather than exclusive nation. Instead of promoting its own interest Canada has been known as a compromising, pace-making, compassionate nation filled with virtue. Canadian identity is closely associated with the promotion of diversity and multiculturalism. Unlike their American neighbors in the South, Canada is said to have embraced distinct cultures and language, without forcing in assimilation.…