In Canada alone, Aboriginal people make up about 3 percent of Canada's inhabitants. ... In not only Canada, but throughout the world, Aboriginals have arranged themselves into "tribes", each tribe having there own territory, language, and culture. ... Aboriginals have been fighting a long battle against assimilation and THE UTTER DESTRUCTION OF THEIR CULTURE. Aboriginal people are now simply trying to preserve and re-obtain the peaces of there heritage and culture which they still may be able to do. A hard thing for Aboriginals to grasp is the fact that they must live under Canadian go...

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Canadian Confederation In all of their approaches to confederation the Maritime States, Canada East, and Canada West all had their own sectional viewpoints issues, and compromises sought in the final plan. ... Canada East was one part of the mainland portion of Canada. ... One main one was that they were worried about being out numbered by the English and having their culture in Canada go out of existence. ... The loyalists wanted to crush the French culture in Canada and sugar coat it by bringing in a Representation by population or "Rep by Pop." ... However, afterwards, they star...

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While immigrants and other social groups pursue to retain and practice their cultures, they clash with other cultures that may have differing practices. The end result is that each community is entangled to preserve its own cultures rather learning and appreciating the other cultures. ... The pursuit of a common culture that unites different social groups is farfetched if the government fails to break the widened barriers among different communities in Canada. ... This has elicited resistance from other groups because they feel the policy was supposed to establish a national culture that lean ...

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With this misconceptions American fail to realize that Canada looks much like the States but or cultures are somewhat different. ... That means that the immigrants keep their culture and don't leave on the plane when they step into the country. ... In some retrospect Canada is the same as America. ... I am born Canadian, I have grown up in Toronto. Americans who have never been to Canada look at the television and think that Canada is a place that snows all year round. ...

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Immigrants that come to Canada are from a mixed variety of cultures. Importing these different cultures brings many different characteristics to not only their life but to our very own country. Not all counties work or run on the same systems as Canada, so bringing in these different cultures takes a big toll on each individual because its almost like starting a new life. ... This approach is not beneficial to Canada. ... This is a major decision that these immigrants have to decide on, as they are coming to a new country, they are leaving their culture, friends, and especially family. ...

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The overtaking of Canadian culture by Americans posed threats to Canada and as a result measures were taken to preserve all things Canadian. ... The American stations that were accessed by Canadians posed a threat on their Canadian culture. ... Through the years and even today, America has impacted Canadian culture. ... The overtaking of Canadian culture by that of Americans posed threats to Canada and many measures were taken to preserve their own culture. Laws were implemented and Acts were drawn up in hopes that Canadian culture would be preserved. ...

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Regional tensions and cleavages did and continue to develop across different areas of Canada due to the variations in political culture (Archer & Young ix). This has had a significant impact on the role in Canadian politics. ... These historical and distinct political differences in culture, religion and economic views have created closed "nit " colonies or better known as provinces today. ... One could argue this makes it extremely difficult to govern Canada as a whole. ... Canada's economic regions have played a vital role in the classification of regions. ...

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We will be presenting our opinion on why the Canadian Gun Registry is an important concept to have in a Canadian society. ... Therefore we think the Canadian Gun Registry is the best thing for the country. ... There are at least 11,000,000 firearms in Canada, which is almost half of Canada that could get or somehow gain access to guns, which is an easy way for there to be misused firearms and illegal activity. The registry gives the police an easier way of tracking illegal firearms throughout Canada, helping to stop crime throughout Canada. ... Jennifer Carlson, assistant professor of sociolo...

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After a lot of research and exploring, we decided to move to Canada. Canada is known to be a great place for immigrants. ... After that incident, we got our lives together, and started preparing for Canada. ... The plane landed in Toronto, Canada, after a tiring 13 hours. ... I came from a backward culture, to a modern society. ...

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A nation's identity is formed and sustained by the culture of its people. In Canada, the most influential form of cultural exposure is through television. By establishing a strong public broadcasting system, Canada is able to differentiate itself from other countries. ... The less support we have for this public outlet, the deeper the holes in Canada's cultural fabric. ... The need for a strong public broadcasting system is clear; it ensures Canadian content and strengthens the Canadian identity, educational quality, and an independence from major business interests....

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Japan's young generation seems to be not only better equipped for globalization, but also more independent-minded and bias-free in revaluating Japanese culture including traditional practices. ... Dating culture, clothing, and music – all factors of societal globalization that have been internalized by Japan, especially the youth. ... Further on popular culture, Japanese Anime and Manga have gained such widespread global attention, including Canada, to the extent that there are conventions held all over the world where fans dress up and socialize. Canada, on the other hand, acts as ...

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Due to there not being a concrete definition of culture, there is a varying response to what it is, however it is generally understood that culture reflects the values of a time and place. ... The biggest contrast in my culture is eid. ... Canada is a country of multiculturalism. ... I made so many friends outside my culture. ... Why I love Canada so much is because everyone listens to each other and tries to understand, When I came to Canada, I went to Tim Horton's as per Canadian culture. ...

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However much of the natural geography of Canada still remains which makes Canada an ideal location for tourists who admire nature. The geography of Canada varies from coast to coast, and Canadian culture is influenced across the country based on the surrounding geography. ... This affects the culture in these provinces because other than farming there isn't much to do for work. ... As one looks from coast to coast they can see a changing landscape resulting in a culture change from province to province. ... It's because of this variety that results in a change in culture amongst Can...

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These are just a few examples of what Canada has been intolerant in the past. ... After the Japanese won the battle of Hong Kong, Canadians started to accuse Japanese-Canadians of being spies, only based on their ethnicity. Japanese-Canadians were taken to camps and put under harsh conditions. ... Japanese-Canadians lost almost everything in world war two. ... Many people thought that the aboriginal culture was weird and different, and because it was weird and different they wanted to change them instead of accepting them. ...

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There are many events in Canadian history that have contributed to the changes in Canada over time. ... We have a country full of diversity, multiple cultures/races living and working together. ... Spotlight Canada (90). ... He was the first Canadian to lead the Canadian army into battle. ... We have a country full of diversity, multiple cultures/races living and working together. ...

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In order to understand some of the social problems that people face in Canada it is necessary to identify the causes of those systemic issues such as lack of education, family relationship issues and newcomer's assimilation into Canadian culture. ... Furthermore, newcomers in Canada face social issues when they decide to assimilate into Canadian society. ... Canada is a multicultural country and allows citizens to celebrate ethnic heritage and to practice beliefs as long as it does not conflict with Canadian laws. ... They cannot manage a job quickly because of foreign education, langua...

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Since the lectures I have held at different universities dive into the abyss of my subject matter, I am going to be focusing on three topics: the state of the freedom of speech and expression in Canada, why different cultures and traditions do not lead to strained relations even in a university classroom, and finally I will try to find an answer to an enigmatic description of my new homeland, why Canada is a "whatever country." " It's a coinage invented by one of my students at the University of Ottawa. ... Ezra Levant said on September 5th, 2012 "quote unquote " "Gypsies are ...

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Canada is like the house for all the Canadians to live together. ... Canada has its own unique system of government. ... The type of system of government we have in Canada is "Democracy". ... " Throughout Canada's history, most of the federal government's basic powers have remained unchanged, so federal government has the power to defend Canada. ... Canada division of power is similar to other countries that have diverse regions with citizens from different cultures, and languages groups, or religions. ...

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Third, it is equally important to discuss globalization and anti-globalization in Canada. ... Followed by the impacts globalization has on Canada and United States relations. ... In a proud democratic society such as Canada it is essential when we evaluate the impacts of globalization in Canada by examining if indeed globalization promotes democracy. ... For example Menard mentions that "globalization is blamed for exacerbating the income gap between the rich and the poor, for widening the economic divide between the developed and underdeveloped world, for undermining indigenous cultures,...

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The Canadian mission to Afghanistan is scheduled to end in February 2011, but there is divisive debate in Canada as to whether the mission should be extended. ... This poses the question; why would the Canadian government impose the death of numerous Canadians in a War that was far from being a Canadian issue? ... The Beliefs, values and self- objectives vary from state to state, depending on their economic systems, culture, or form of government. ... Within the context of the Canadian involvement in the Afghanistan war, the depiction of Canadian support towards the Americans can be seen as me...

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David Leslie, in his article "Multiculturalism and the Hyphenated Canadian", argues that, even though Canadians characterized diversity as a "melting pot" of North American culture, and most of us feel we are treated equally and fairly, some minor groups are still named "hyphenated Canadians." ... Furthermore into the article, diversity, that characterizes the "Hyphenated Canadians," is divided into many factors: race, religion, and culture In reality, David Leslie shows, real Canadians hyphenate other groups of Canadians to mark their uniqueness; although most of these other groups do not ...

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Therefore, their lifestyle included both cultures and belief systems equally. However, they were very distinct from both cultures. ... Their cultures and beliefs were dying. ... They were formally recognized as an Aboriginal People in the Constitution of Canada and claimed the right to hunt in a manner consistent with their Aboriginal culture. ... Despite the struggle that we have faced as a society over the years, it is evident that Canada's people and the Canadian government have begun to view the Metis in a different light as they have slowly become more accepting of our culture. ...

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As Canada accepts different cultures and religions Canadians have become tolerant of different religions. ... Canada is seen as a diverse country, but with the Charter of Quebec Values in place Canada would no longer be seen as religiously diverse. ... Although Canada does not have an official religion 75% of Canadians claim to be part of a Christian religious group. ... "Polling has shown that Canadian Muslims are proud to be Canadian, more so than the average Canadian," said Ihsaan Gardee, executive director of the Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations. ... With the Musl...

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Canada's Social/ Cultural/ Historical Profile Canada is a bilingual and multicultural country, whose more than 30 million people live in 10 provinces, 2 federal territories, the Northwest Territories (which comprise a third of Canada), and the Yukon Territory in the far north. ... Canadians are more aware of their rich cultural diversity and natural resources. ... The English spoken in Canada is slightly different from the American version. ... For those doing business in Canada, it is wise to remember that Canadians are not culturally "just like" the United States. ... Canada is an i...

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It is believed that the internment camps came to be because of a sense of racism towards the Japanese Canadians from the government and other Canadian citizens. ... According to many Canadians, the Japanese were "causing a threat to Canada"1 and were punished for a crime they did not commit. ... The children in one culture had to be raised like animals in some cases because the adults of another culture deemed it."7 The book rarely speaks about the treatment of Japanese Canadian children compared to children of different cultures living in Canada at this time. ... The way the Ca...

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