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The Day Canada Was Founded
On this day in history, Canada was founded. Without this day, my family, and millions of other people would still reside in their home countries -
My Dad's Parents Got Married
On this auspicious day, my grandparents (on my dad's side) got married. They (unsurprisingly) had an arranged marriage. They were also very young at the time and had a lot to learn about each other. Over time, they matured as a couple and live happy lives in India. -
My Mom's Parents Got Married
Exactly 1 year after my grandparents on my dad's side got married, my grandparents on my mom's side got married too. They also had an arranged marriage, and had a lot to learn from each other. They also both lived happy lives in their hometown in Chennai. -
My Dad Was Born
On this day, my dad was born. He was born in Chinnalapatty, Tamil Nadu. The place where he was born was a village. For the first year of his life, he was exposed to a village lifestyle. There were many cultural festivals and celebrations. There also was a variety of plant and animal life. -
My Dad Moved To A Different City
A year after my dad was born, my grandparents decided to moved to another city. However, they moved to an urban setting. Therefore, they had to get used to the hustle-and-bustle lifestyle of a city. However, they adjusted and had a better life. My grandpa started a textile business and gave his family a steady income. Even after my dad came to Canada, they continue to live there and likely will for a long time. -
My Mom Was Born
Two years after my dad was born, my mom was born. My mom was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She was born a very healthy baby and enjoyed her childhood. Being a girl, she was shown a little more affection and mercy than her older brother, Johnson. My mom was born in an urban environment and was used to how busy the city is. -
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
One of the most significant Canadian events in Canadian history was The Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It was written into the Constitution on April 17, 1982. This event significantly impacted not only my family, but millions of other people too. Without The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, in my opinion, makes Canada a lot less appealing to immigrants. -
My Dad Moved Out Of His Parent's House
This day was a fairly sad day for my dad. He had to move out of my grandparents' house for a better education. He was only in grade 10 when he had to move out. You see, there was a highly respected school being built in another city. For the good of their son, my grandparents told him to go there. One of my uncles lived in that city and gladly welcomed my dad to stay at his house. My dad greatly benefited from going to that school and got very good marks there. -
My Mom's Dad Died
A few years after finishing school, my mom's life turned upside down. Her father, 54 years old at the time, died of a fatal heart attack. My mom's entire family was devastated. My grandpa was the breadwinner for family. My mom's family heavily grieved the loss of my grandpa, and forever had an emotional impact on the family. -
My Dad Got His Accounting Degree
After finishing grade school with flying colours, he chose to go to university. The university which he went to was The University of Madras. His program lasted for 3 years and he got his accounting degree at the end of the program. This really helped my dad when he immigrated to Canada and helped him find a job. -
My Mom Went To Singapore For Masters
Much like my dad, my mom also desired to have post-secondary education. However, unlike my dad, she decided to go abroad to her education. It was her first time away from her family and experienced a totally new environment there. My mom still enjoyed her time there and learned a lot. This event also inspired my mom to immigrate to a western country (Canada). -
My Dad Immigrated To Canada
This event in my dad's life was arguably the most life-changing. Like most immigrants, he came for a better job and a better life. However, life as an immigrant was not as easy as he thought. He tried applying for corporate jobs but was always turned down because of "lack of Canadian experience". Even though there were many challenges as a new immigrant, he never gave up on his dream of having a good life in Canada. -
My Parents Got Married
On this day, my wonderful parents got married. They had an arranged marriage in India. Since, my dad went to Canada in 1997, he had to fly back to India for the wedding. Their wedding took place in a 5 star banquet hall in Chennai, India. This day was definitely a memorable and happy with lots of family member and food around. -
My Mom Immigrated To Canada
A year after my parents got married, my mom decided to immigrate to Canada. She loved the western style of living so much that she decided to come to Canada. She also came to Canada for a better life - just like my dad. Now my mom was with my dad in a foreign country with no relatives with them. Sounds tough! However, they worked through the difficulties and began to enjoy their lives. -
My Dad Gets His First Job
After applying for many corporate roles in companies, he finally got a job. He followed his accounting major and got into a company called "Kruger Products". He first joined as a "Tenpro Administrator". As the years passed by he began to get promotions and got higher job postings. As of today he has been in the company for 17 years and has the position of "Senior Financial Analyst". -
My Mom Got Her First Job
My mom's first employer in Canada was "CPI Plastics Groups Limited". She was hired as a " Corporate Buyer" and really enjoyed her job. Surprisingly, my mom got her job only 3 months after she immigrated to Canada. Since then, she has moved jobs and now works for the "Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care". -
Canada Says "No" To Joining Iraqi War
On March 3, 2003, "Operation Iraqi Freedom" was started by the U.S. However, Canada refused to help in the war. That decision, was one of the best Canada could have made. Fighting against terror is a good thing, but it is also an issue about national safety. They could put the nation in danger of terror attacks. This impacted my family because it increased the nation's safety and my family's safety too. -
I Was Born
On this day in, I, Joshua Samuel Morris was born. I was born in Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga. I was 7 lbs at birth, and was considered a healthy baby. From that day onwards, my life and the lives of my parents would never be the same. -
We Got Our First House
Exactly 3 years after my birth, we got our first house. It was a small townhouse, but suited all our requirements. Although it was only 1750 sqft, it was ample space for the three of us. Also, it was close to my school, and close to both of my parents' workplaces. As a family, we enjoyed the house and made many memories there. -
My Mom's Mom Died
This day was another dark day in my mom's life. My grandmother, who was 67 years old had died. My entire family was devastated. Not only did my grandfather die, but my grandmother too. Too make matters worse, she died on my mom's birthday. It was too much for my mom to bear and she cried and grieved the loss of her mother for a long time. Eventually, the pain subsided, and my mom excepted the loss. -
Justin Trudeau Became Prime Minister
Another significant Canadian event was when Justin Trudeau became Prime Minister. Since our former Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, finished his two terms, we needed to elect a new PM. Our family, like many other, supported and voted for him. We believed that he would keep his promises and be a responsible PM. -
Canada 150
This event was a HUGE milestone for Canada. July 1st, 2017, marked Canada's 150th anniversary. Many people, along with my family, celebrated this huge milestone. This is important to my family, because you can't live in Canada if Canada is not a country.
