Canada is one of two countries located in North America and is the second largest country in the world. It is situated just north of the United States and constitutes the northern part of the country, excluding Alaska. Over the years Canada's culture has been influenced by European culture and traditions, mainly that of the French and British. Canadian culture has also been influenced by the countries' first people, the Aboriginals, as well as the newer immigrated population (Wikipedia, 2007). Canada consists of ten provinces and three northern territories, almost all of which are "rich in land and natural resources" (Bailey, par. 2). Canada is often referred to as a mosaic community because there is such a wide variety
The reasons that British Columbia was not a land of opportunity were the physical landscape of BC was inhospitable for migrants, the weather in BC was terrible, and the gold source was depleting due to over mining. This statement, with supporting evidence presented in this essay will show that due to the gold rush many people arrived in BC, but when the gold source started to deplete, many migrants soon found out BC was not a land of opportunity.
The third city in population density in Canada after Toronto and Montreal, in the province of British Columbia, Vancouver is especially famous for its harbor and close to the United States.
British Columbia is a rich and fertile land located next to the Northwest Territories. We believe that joining confederation will bring a great benefit to not only our province but to all of the others. Our deciding factors of joining the confederation are the Transcontinental Railroad, defence and allies from the provinces, and more settlement which will eventually arrive (due to the railroad) in our province. There are mountains blocking British Columbia, which is preventing us from fulfilling our full potential as a colony. British Columbia is very remote for now but if we join confederation we can offer British Columbia’s gold, fur trade, fish and lastly lumber to our country. Our confederation will be a union under the British monarchy which will create a new and successful dominion under the name of Hi’quim’inum. We would
BC is a major provider of lumber, and minerals; which, because of the railway is transported to the Central provinces, where it’s manufactured, and then exported. The necessary items of living are more expensive in BC because most of the farms are in the Prairie Provinces, and/or Ontario. Gas is also 27 cents on average, higher than the national average of 97.7 percent. BC is one of the most expensive provinces to own a car, partly due to the high gas prices, and inflated insurance costs. Some tensions arise within BC, as our economy strives off of our exports of fish, timber, and minerals; yet, when we receive items back from Central Canada, we are paying higher prices, and taxes on the same items that Ontario, and Quebec are buying. Even though BC has a decent number of seats within the House of Commons, we still feel a little bit outcast, as we are often grouped in with the other western provinces, and our voice isn’t heard like the big two central
Before learning why B.C joined it’s best to figure what led up to them joining. The fur trade was all over B.C, Americans, Canadians, and Russians were all in B.C trying to get fur so this was contested territory. The North and South rebellions happened because Canadians didn’t enjoy their government. The two colonies would soon join together to form one big Canada and they wanted
Canada was rushed into Confederation way too soon and has had problems due to this. Although through these past hundred fifty years, Canada has survived and is still going strong. Confederation started on July 1st, 1867 when three British Colonies came together to become four provinces. Although Canada went through Confederation, it is not a confederate association; it is a federal state which is not the supposed meaning of Confederation. Canada has evolved majorly since Confederation back in 1867.
Extending from the Atlantic in the east, to the Pacific in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean, Canada is one of the most prosperous nations on Earth. This prosperity is represented by the voice that every citizen possesses thanks to the forefathers of Canada and the guaranteed rights and opportunities that the people of Canada rely on. As a nation, the pride, opportunity and freedom is not all Canada has to offer. Further, the natural beauty of Canada’s vast and beautiful lands come from various environments such as the Rocky Mountains, the tundra in the Arctic, and the farmland in the prairie's. In the great white North, having access to a universal healthcare system, celebrating cultural diversity of the people and the
In the year of 1867 the nation we know as Canada came into being. The Confederation in this year only came about after things had been overcome. Many political and economic pressures were exerted on the colonies and a federal union of the colonies seemed to be the most practical method of dealing with these pressures and conflicts. While Confederation was a solution to many of the problems, it was not a popular one for all the colonies involved. In the Maritime colonies views differed widely on the topic. Some were doubtful, some were pleased, others were annoyed and many were hopeful for a prosperous future.1
Unemployment currently sits at a seven point two percent as of March two thousand thirteen. This is a slight increase recently but has gone down from about eight point seven percent back in two thousand nine, the labor force has also increased by roughly one million people since the middle of two thousand nine. There has been a big boom for Canada since the American financial crisis which definitely affected the livelihood of Canadian citizens. Canada is unique because it is officially a bilingual country. This is an important factor when considering doing business in Canada. Canada has a constitutional monarchy which also has three branches of parliamentary (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial). The head of state is Queen Elizabeth the second. Canada is one of the top ten trading countries in the world; they are a very globalized country. They have a varied culture in Canada a major factor in this may be because it has the highest immigrations rate per capita in the entire world. The country itself prides itself on the multiculturalism that it promotes as a society and as a government. They come from British and French ancestry but also have a big influence from the Canadian people that instantly make Canada a very diverse market. Canada also ranks eleventh highest in human development as of March two thousand thirteen according to a Human Development Index study conducted by the United Nations Development Program.
Colombia, republic in South America, situated in the northwestern part of the continent, and bounded on the north by Panama and the Caribbean Sea, on the east by Venezuela and Brazil, on the south by Peru and Ecuador, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Colombia is the only country of South America with coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The total land area of the country is 1,141,748 sq km (440,831 sq mi). The capital and largest city is Bogotá.
Canada is a huge country with many different landscapes. Its Western half has three unique physical regions. They are the Western Cordillera, the Prairies, and Canadian Shield. This Western Cordillera is the most legitimist and beautiful out of those regions. This region has a dramatic geological history that has produced numerous resources essential to the people of Canada today.
Canada is one of the mightiest countries in the world due to its many unique characters. In the context of economy Canada is a leading competitor for many other giants in the world. As country there are many things to boast about Canada. Natural resources, healthcare, arts, music, and many more made Canada very much popular among other nations. This report discusses and analyse the political, economic and legal characteristics of Canada and its effect on doing business there in briefly.
Undoubtedly, one major component that represents Canada is the Canadian identity. Today, many would use certain words such as “diverse” and “bilingual.” However, before WWI, there wasn't much of a Canadian
In this inquiry, we were to evaluate the following topics and rearrange in the order of the importance of the creation of the Dominion of Canada and the expanse of the territory. The following list represents my opinion of what is most important to the creation or confederation (I will be using both words in the case of Canada and not America) of Canada: