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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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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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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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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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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Long before the white man set foot on Canadian and Saskatchewan soil, the Indians, or rather the Native Canadians had been living in North America. ... The outburst of society driven stereotyping and racism appeared in no time, and is still prominent in Canada and Saskatchewan. ... They won the culture clash, and forced the Native culture to lose most of their own racial identity. ... In other words, the Europeans came to this continent with good intentions of their own, but because of the extreme difference between the Native Canadian's culture and the European's, the good inte...

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The lecture she gave had specific examples pertaining to the service sector in present Canadian economy. ... They do the job of receiving phone calls from various French speaking customers not just from Canada but from any other place around the globe which has business affiliates with those Canadian companies. ... Heller briefly touched upon was about the way that Canadian government was now turning its focus onto commodifying the various individual French-Canadian group cultures living in the remote parts of Canada's beautiful landscape. ... These corporations are patenting this cultu...

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Canadians were deeply divided over the agreement. Some stated that the deal would erode Canada's health-care system and income maintenance systems, and endanger Canadian industries. ... "Since NAFTA entered into force, the Canadian economy has grown by an annual average of 3.8%, keeping Canada in the lead among the G-7 countries. ... In Canada, under NAFTA and the FTA, real incomes for the bottom 40% of Canadian families fell 4.5%, while only the top 20% saw noticeable gains (6.6%). ... One thing is clear about the work culture of the new millennium: nearly all work is now short-term, ...

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This created conflicts between the English speaking and the French speaking Canadians (mostly Métis) who feared for their culture and language, and finally a rebellion was led by Louis Riel to try to prove to the government that they were upset because the government did not do anything. ... Although the French culture and its people shaped a lot of the present Canada, they were not treated fairly by the government or the English-speaking Protestants because of their small minority. ... Many English-speaking Canadians from Ontario were proud to be a part of the war, which the French s...

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Does Canada have an Independent Foreign Policy? Canada, a Nation Ahead of it's Time? The question regarding "Does Canada have an independent foreign policy?... Firstly, the nation of Canada' must be defined. Canada is the north most nation of North America, formerly a colony of both Britain and France contributing to multilingual culture, with a wide array of environmental landscapes, on either side of the nation are the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. ...

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Pearson launched the Royal Commission on the status of Women in Canada on February 3, 1967. ... As Canadians, this added an unbiased character trait to our Canadian Identity, especially when Prime Minister Lester B. ... Aware of the negative attention that this commission would receive, the Prime Minister did not respond because the press in Canada was very negative to the idea ("Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada", n.d.), although Pearson never abandoned the idea. All in all, due to the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada, the lives of many Canadian girl...

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The current exchange rate between US and Canadian dollars is $0.80 US = $1.00 Canadian (Xe.com, 2015). This means that the current value of the US dollar is more than the Canadian dollar, so our investment into the Canadian market will allow us to invest more per US dollar. ... Place Our FDI is into a Canadian boot producer. ... Continuing communication and building positive relationships with the Canadians is another important objective we have to try and avoid conflict and receive the extra help from Canada if and when needed. ... We want to implement new business strategies and not have ...

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The Criminal Code of Canada has made a lot of adjustments. ... (Justice Education, 2013) In the 1800's the Aboriginal children were forced to be in 'Residential schools' for 10 months out of the year, away from their families, due to the fact that Canada felt that it would be better to educate them, at a young age about the Canadian language, the country, and religion. ... Canada was so quick to invade the land, while one simple change for Aboriginal offenders are made to value from, and mainstream Canadian citizens are so quick to judge that the Aboriginals are getting it &quo...

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Those involved in the war were the Americans, British, Canadians, and Native Americans. ... The Aboriginal people preserved their land and culture most successfully in Canada. ... The War Hawks clear goals was to capture as much of Canada and make it their own. While the Napoleonic Wars were going on in France, Canada was left unprotected for some time. ... All of these reasons kept America out of Canada. ...

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With the introduction of radio, it was feared that Canada would surrender its culture to American domination. ... Through, its surpassing of Canadian programming requirements, its ability to connect the Nation from coast to coast and its success in relating to each individual culture, it is evident that the CBC Radio ultimately succeeds in preserving Canada's national pride. ... Solely, a means of communication does not justify developing and maintaining a culture unless the programming is regulated. ... Billingualism is a definite attribute to the Canadian culture. ... It can not be d...

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This means that forty one percent of all motor vehicle fatalities in Canada are caused by impaired drivers. ... MADD's5 most conservative estimate on the cost of impaired driving in Canada is 2.2 billion dollars. ... Modern Canada is largely affected by the media and the media is all about advertising. ... The media is a huge part of modern Canadian culture. ... Fines increase with BAC level and are also combined with license suspension and possible imprisonment.15 The average salary for a Canadian working in the financial sector is $2,278 (USD),16 using this figure the minimum fine for ...

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It contributed greatly to the physical, economic, and political development of Canada. ... Much of modern day Canada is a result of the Hudson's Bay Company. ... In addition, the company's sale of company territory to Canada let the country fill their northern and western boundaries. ... The men who did bond with the Indian women began to learn more about how to survive in the forest and were in some way assimilated into the Indian culture. ... It defined Canada's borders and established many flourishing capitals. ...

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Pierre Elliot Trudeau was a very controversial character in Canadian history. Raised by his French Canadian father and his Scottish mother, he would grow up to become fluent in both French and English cultures. ... (Whittaker) This background would give Trudeau a good grounding on both English and French culture and it put him in a good position to deal with the controversies he would later face as Prime Minister. ... Lester Pearson retired, Trudeau was elected P.M., to the Canadian population's delight. ... The FLQ were a group of young French Canadian nationalists who wanted Queb...

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Legalization is much closer in Canada than in America and the penalties are less severe. The average farmer in Canada can bring in an estimated $150,000-$250,000 per crop of marijuana. ... A member of the Parliament from Quebec, Yvan Loubier, was reported saying that he could see dozens of patches of pot in random fields the countryside in Canada from a plane ("Marijuana: Canada's Pot 1")." ... Throughout history, many different cultures have used marijuana to alleviate painful symptoms and conditions. ...

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