Prime Minister Biography Malcolm Fraser Student name: Lily Tucker Due date: 25th of May Introduction Malcolm Fraser was the 22nd prime minister of Australia. He was prime minister from the 11th of November 1975 to the 11th of March 1983. Malcolm Fraser sadly passed away at the age of 84, on the 20th of March 2015. Early Life On the 21st May 1930, Malcolm Fraser was born in Toorak, Victoria. He is recognised by his middle name - Malcolm. He had another sibling who was older than him. His…
In his lifetime Sir George-Étiennen became many things and had a long list of achievements. He was the Co-Premier of the Province of Canada, a politician, a father of confederation, a promoter of railways, a lawyer, a rebel, and much more. Born on September sixth, 1817 in Saint-Antoine, Lower Canada Cartier had been a former rebel against the Canadian government, responsible for the bringing of French Canada, Manitoba, and British Columbia into the Dominion, arguably a kingpin to confederation…
“The federal government is the balance of the federal system means using counterweights” Pierre Trudeau. For this essay I agree that the federal political system effectively governs all Canadians. The Magna carta was a charter made by the King John for a solution towards his political crisis. The Charter made the King equal to his people and let commoners from outside form a government which became a federal political system. It was held accountable for voicing citizens. The three points that I…
1.To a very large extent I believe that the Canadian magazine dispute was motivated by genuine desires to protect Canadian culture based on the fact that the government have on several occasions taken actions that have proven this claim. In the 1920s, the Canadian government imposed protective tariffs on foreign magazines, and this action to me has everything to do with the protection of Canadian culture. A similar action was taken by the government in 1965 when the government prohibited the…
WWll Essay - Camp X Camp - X was a moment in history that should make all Canadians proud as it showed the impact it had on canada as a whole, how even before big technology we could create things and become successful, and also helped canada make a difference around the world. Camp - X was a place that was established on December 6, 1941 in Whitby/Oshawa border in Ontario. The camp was designed to link Great Britain and the United States together. If the Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbour…
Canada has a relatively short history at about 150 years but it does cultivate many people that had great contributions to the country and the world. John A. Macdonald is the first prime minster of Canada and a truly funding father of this country. Ellen Louks Fairclough, the first woman who had served in the Canadian cabinet, as a member of parliament, she advocated women's rights including equal pay for equal work. David Suzuki is the best-known environmentalist in Canada; he organized the…
to acquire that extra vote. The voters have a big decision ahead of them: who do I choose to be the next Prime Minister? They have to carefully consider all of the candidates’ proposals and plans. A campaign promise made by Liberal leader, Justin Trudeau, gives food for thought when considering Canada’s economic future. Trudeau’s announcement, as described in The Globe and Mail’s article Liberals’ innovation pledge gets mixed response from startups, claims to have an innovative economic plan for…
Canadians live their life with utmost freedom. Many do not know or realize the source that is providing them with the freedom they enjoy and take for granted. The Canadian Constitution sets out the basic principles of the democratic government in Canada, and protects citizens. Within the constitution is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter is what sets out these rights and freedoms in the free democratic society. The Canadian Constitution is an appropriate blueprint for the structure…
The leader of the Liberal party, Justin Trudeau, has promised middle class Canadians a real change. His plan includes a higher tax rates from families with annual income of 200,000 and higher. Currently the wealthiest 1% of Canadians are paying 29% tax and Mr. Trudeau is planning on changing the rate to 33%. He is also committed to lowering the tax rates for the working class; currently most middle class families pay 22% and Mr. Trudeau’s goal is to make it to 20%. The liberal leader also talked…
Lester B. Pearson was a man who wore many hats; he was a soldier, professor, statesman, politician, public servant, and most notably, Canadian Prime Minister from 1963-1968. His many jobs and skills helped him to achieve a multitude of goals and possibilities in Canada. He contributed to defining modern Canada’s national identity through advancements in political autonomy, refining Canada’s military for peacekeeping, the introduction of numerous social programs, all this with the help of his…