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Section 2: The Failure of Meech 1989-1990
Clyde Wells thought that the Meech weakened both the federal government and created inequality amongst the provinces. On June 19, 1990 the Manitoba government scheduled a debate on the accord, but then Elijah Harper, the only Aboriginal MLA, voted no, this ensured that no debate will be held. Although last minute efforts were made to salvage the accord they all failed.This matters to Canada because it shows that a different part of Canada has different opinions. -
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Section 4: Canadian Peacekeepers in Rwanda 1993-1994
In 1993, the UN sent 2500 peacekeepers, including 400 Canadians, to Rwanda under the command of Canadian general Roméo Dallaire. The two main ethnic groups in Rwanda Hutus and Tutsis both struggled for power. A peace agreement had been reached and the peacekeepers mission was to ensure the agreement to be respected. Over the next 100 days 10 per cent of Rwanda’s population was killed. More than 90 per cent of the dead were Tutsis.This showed that Canada is friendly and supportive. -
Section 5: Birth of Yahya Aydin 1995
In Feb/09/1995 a boy named Yahya Aydin was born. He was born in Turkey to parents John and Vesile Aydin. He has two older siblings one male and other female. This boy matters to Canada because he will soon be one of the many immigrants to Canada. Because of this boy more culture and diversity came to Canada. This shows Canada’s rights and freedoms. -
Section 3: A Canadian Farmer vs. Monsanto 1997-1998
In 1997, a Saskatchewan farmer found that his canola crop included plants that had been genetically altered to resist roundup, a weed killer. Farmers who used the seed had to promise to buy new seeds every year. the farmer collected his seeds from his current crop and was sued in 1998 for using the roundup ready seeds. The case was taken to supreme court, which ruled that he could keep the profit. This mattered to Canada because it shows that Canada has a fair way of dealing with situations. -
Section 5: Immigration from Turkey to Canada
In 2000, Turkish parents John and Vesile Aydin made a big decision to emigrate from Turkey to Canada. Their kids, only being six, eight, and nine were not sure about the idea. After coming to Canada and becoming official citizens in 2008 they are happy about the immigration to Canada.This shows that Canada excepts family immigrants into its nation. Because of this family more culture and diversity will come to Canada. This shows Canada’s rights and freedoms. -
Section 2: The West 2001
In 2001, Peter Lougheed summed up the alienation that was felt by many people in Western provinces. Lougheed explained that “western Canadians are turned off by the priorities and actions of the federal government. They felt that despite the efforts of the same very good and able federal cabinet ministers from the West Ottawa neither understand nor appreciates the needs and hopes of Westerners.” This matters to Canada because its shows that all of Canada is different and diverse. -
Section 4: The continuing conflict in Afghanistan 2001-2006
At the end of 2001 the Taliban had lost power in Afghanistan but they continued to fight. The first democratic elections took place in Afghanistan in 2004, the continuing conflict made it difficult for Canada and its Nato partners to fulfill the goal of making Afghans build a safe, democratic, self sufficient society. By 2006, two million Afghans were forced from their homes to live as refugees. This showedn that Canada is friendly and supportive. -
Section 1: A Nation Within United Canada 2006
During November 2006, Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a motion saying that Québécois is “a nation within Canada.” He made the motion directed to the people of Quebec rather than Quebec itself. Harper assured that the motion had no legal or constitution effect.This matters to Canada because it shows that there are many different types of cultures within Canada. It earned Quebec and Québécois respect and appreciation. This shows that Canada is a caring towards other parts of its nation. -
Section 1: Multiculturalism 2006
By 2006 more than 200 people came from 200 different ethnic origins and 16.2 per cent of Canadians belonged to a minority group. To deal with multiculturalism Canada has dealt with it by making it an official government policy. Citizens from many ethnically and culturally distinct are free to promote their own identity within a Canadian context.This matters to Canada because it shows that Canada is becoming even friendlier towards immigrants. It made Canada have more cultures and religions. -
Section 3: The Digital Divide 2008
In 2008, one of the highest Internet access rates in the world belonged to Canada. But a digital
divide exists beyond Canada’s borders and within Canada itself. The digital divide separates people who does and doesn’t have up-to-date digital technology. In Canada high speed internet is not available in many rural areas. Accessing the internet can be expensive and not affordable to many people. This matters to Canada because its shows that Canada has great internet service for urban areas.
