The American Influence On Canada

Canada’s media industries have played a huge role in the Canadian culture. The Canadian culture has integrated with other countries forming a successful globalization. Many countries including the United States have contributed to the success in Canada’s media industries. The success of globalization between all of the countries was predicted by Marshall McLuhan and ever since his prediction, the world can be depicted as a global village. The global village can be viewed as a tool, a tool that is bringing the world together, despite the different languages, locations, and diverse cultures. With new technologies being developed more often, the communication skills between different countries are very successful. Canada’s diversity in their media and policies has established a global village with people around the world, allowing them to relate to the Canadian culture.

Political interferences have played a great role in economic crisis in the current world, especially in most decisions that gives the direction of the economy. Policies are made according people beliefs and the current situation and matter to address at hand. Ideologies and perceptions are made from past experiences and predictions with an aim to address the upcoming challenges. The Second World War resulted to the great depression and economy collapsed in many countries in the world. Wartime expenditure resulted to mobilization of countries funds and human resources, this resulted intervention in the economy that induced inflation.

Fig. 2. President Ronald Reagan (left) signing the FTA with Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney (right)7

Internationalism is the state or process of being international, which means not just working in your home country but reaching out other countries and organizations. Internationalism consists of three elements States, Civil Society, and Business or Market and they all have a large influence on us both nationally and internationally. But all three elements must stay balanced so one does not overway the other two. A Civil Society is a group of people who share the same interest such as a nation. States are a sovereign territory such as the United States, they have 52 but not related to one another. And finally business/Market is trading goods between countries, For example in Northern Canada we can not grow fruits like strawberries all year

In the early 1800’s Britain has been using impressment on our American sailors and escaped ex British sailors they also have been putting them in the British navy. Josiah Quincy “a federalist” was a man who did not agree with waging war with Britain. In his speech he said “ for what purpose to invade Canada? For territory? No. You have enough of that. Citizens refugees? No. you would be willing to dispense with them. Plunder? This is the only hope an invitation of Canada can offer you.”(Quincy) This shows that there would be nothing to gain from invading Canada. The only thing you can get from invading Canada would be adding to the national debt. Some might argue that we are losing pride by not taking up arms and fighting the British. However

I agree that English has acted as an imperialistic, invasive subversion force on the Native People in Canada. In my opinion, it was a perfect example of linguistic chauvinism. I believe that to destroy one's culture and political integrity, language plays a critical role in accomplishing it.However, the Canadian government took this into consideration and implemented harsh policies towards the aboriginal people of Canada. The Canadian government made it compulsory for Aboriginal children between the age of 4 and 16 years to attend the Indian Residential Schools. However, within the Indian Residential Schools it was made mandatory to speak English. As mention in David Cooke, (1988) "Ties that Constrict English as a Trojan Horse" article that

“Former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau once compared liking next to the United States to sleeping with an elephant. He said, ‘You cannot help but be aware of its every movement.’”

conclusion, the Canadian confederation was borne out of a series of problems and threats that had faced the larger Canadian continent. Rather than becoming a platform for development and growth it was created out of necessity. The two regions had to come together if they had any chance of fighting the imminent problems that the continent faced. Many of these problems were influenced by external forces that threatened the strength and unity of the country. The political, economic and social issues raised generated a scenario where the country had no option but to come together and work towards the development as a single unit. The war between Britain and America was at the center of these problems since they were fighting their own political

On December 8, 1775, during the American Revolution, American General Richard Montgomery and Colonel Benedict Arnold began a siege of the British controlled town of Quebec City, Canada. This siege was the culmination of a nearly six month long campaign to win control of Canada, which the American leaders felt would rally to the cause of independence and become the fourteenth state. In reality this idea was highly misplaced. The people of Canada proved to be highly unreceptive to the Americans, who during the summer and fall of 1775 were essentially invading their country.

From confederation to the turn of the century, Canada has been a nation that maintained close ties with Britain, its mother country. The strong connection between Canada and Britain is often used to define what Canada is. This relationship more or less determined what the people of Canada believed in, acted upon and looked up to. During this period, the lack of a clear identity put many Canadians in search of one. However, there were little in common between the Canadians across the nation.

Canada has been a strong nation since it was first formed in 1867. However, there are many things Canada has gained from its closest ally, the United States. America and Canada have been cooperating since before World War One, but it seems the two great nations are working together more everyday. America is a big country, and its presence is felt all throughout North America. Thus, Canada’s cultures and foreign policies have been largely impacted by the US.

Which group of people had the biggest influence on Canadian history Canadian has many nationality groups. They are influence Canada in many ways. But which group of people had the biggest influence on Canadian history. British had the biggest influence on Canadian history.

Colonialism has had a huge impact on Canadian history and not in a good way. Colonialism is acquiring control over another country, occupying it with settlers and exploiting it economically and in turn, is irreversibly changed. In 2009, prime minister Stephen Harper said that Canada has “no history of colonialism”(Camfield, para 1). This is far from the truth as people in Canada have suffered greatly from colonialism; and have been robbed of their land, culture, freedom, and

Canada has long been a nation of unparalleled development and evolution. Sir Wilfrid Laurier recognised that the late 19th century was to mark a period of great change in the newborn Canada. Under Sir Laurier’s leadership Canada made great strides towards economic prosperity and greater international recognition, prompting him to remark that “Canada will fill the twentieth century.” Though Sir Laurier never lived to see whether or not the young nation of Canada fulfilled his expectations, his prediction came true, though perhaps not in every dimension. Despite its strong agricultural and manufacturing sectors, Canada’s economy fizzled towards the end of the twentieth century. However, a juvenile Canada did make a name for itself throughout

I hypothesize that the current US policy with Canada makes sense and is beneficial to both countries. Our current foreign policies with Canada include, working “in partnerships within, at, and away from our borders to achieve enhanced security and accelerate the legitimate flow of people, goods, and services between our two countries.” Our relationship with Canada, I would consider to be strong. The fact that we have a very large, extensive border between our countries, a solid relationship is almost a necessity. Eve with outr differences with regards to boundaries and oil reserve rights, the communications between our country are strong and I would classify the United States relationship with Canada and strong and thriving, but ore so consistent. The relationship between the US and Canada actually thrives off of each other, for example, “Canada, absorbs 43% of U.S. exports, and half of their energy imports come from the Western Hemisphere. (US Dept. of State 2013) With this, I would also go to say that sharing a border with shared values and beliefs in our economic structure are key to successful foreign relations.