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    In the history of Canadian government, two scandals have brought down two federal governments in Canada since confederation. The Pacific Scandal in1873 under the leadership of John A. Macdonald and the Sponsorship Scandal in 1995 under Jean Chrétien both led to the demise of each government. The Sponsorship Scandal, which began in 1995, was a more serious scandal due to the legal, ethical and long lasting political ramifications of the scandal. The Pacific Scandal, 1873, led to the defeat of the

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    Confederation Canada bans Chinese from voting 1882-1887 The Chinese Immigration Act (1885) is successful, Chinese newcomers dropped from 8,000 in 1882 to 124 in 1887 1885 The CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway) is built Soon after the finishing of the railway, Canada began to try and prevent Chinese immigration The Canadian government

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    Canadian confederation was a process in which the British colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into one government of Canada, on July 1 1867. However Canadian confederation did not just happen like that there were causes that lead to confederation. The causes which lead to confederation are; political deadlock, American civil war, the railway, cancellation of reciprocity treaty, and Britain creating her colonies self-sufficient. So today in this essay I will be discussing

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    Persuasive Essay Every Canadian citizen can enjoy living in a country today where everyone has equal rights and freedom. Canadians today have many rights and freedoms that they take for granted. The rights and freedoms we have today were only made possible are many struggles that people in the past have faced. Various groups, specifically, Chinese workers, African Canadians, natives and women dealt with discrimination daily. Their battle for equal rights and freedoms amongst everyone has contributed

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    moment in Canadian history that continues to resonate profoundly. The war marked a turning point in Canadian records as the country emerged from British dominance and found its capability for greatness. The victory cemented the popularity of Canadian forces as ambitious and efficient opponents. But how did the Battle of Vimy Ridge change Canada? The Battle of Vimy Ridge passed off from April 9 to 12, 1917, as a part of the bigger Battle of Arras during the First World War. The Canadian Corps, combating

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    in Entrepreneurship and Business Failure, 1889-1896”, a 2014 article by Matthew Bellamy clearly illustrates multiple aspects working against the Labatt Brewery in its attempt to jump into American saloons in the nineteenth century. Being the first Canadian Brewery to tackle an expansion undertaking provided an interesting study for the author. The article discusses the brewery’s history and compares the different possibilities that lead to the downfall of the company’s American Expansion. Debating

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    purpose of working with private companies already working at niagara Falls and builiding transmission lines to supply municipal utilities with electricity generated by the private companies. Answer 2) Canada National Railway was founded in the year 1918 by the Canadian Government. The railway company is having largest rail network and best revenue figures in Canada and is currently running from Atlantic Coast in Nova Scotia to the Pacific Coast in British Columbia. Answer 3) Founded in the year

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    Liberal Party In Canada

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    parties. This failure led the Parti Rouge to consider a different political stance, thus coalesce of The Grits and the Parti Rouge to form the Liberal Party of Canada in 1867. In the early years after confederation the Conservatives dominated the Canadian political scene from 1867 until 1896, with the omission of 5 years, from 1873-1878. (Liberal.ca, 2005) The first Prime Minister of Canada in 1867 was Sir John A. Macdonald leading the Conservative party. This party was strong and

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    amazing historic site to see such as Cabot Tower, Railway Coastal, etc. Newfoundland is also known for their sandy beaches, parks, Rocky Mountains, lakes,

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    fully affirm the value and dignity of all Canadian citizens regardless of one’s racial or ethnic group, language, or any kind of religious affiliation . Throughout these years, Canada failed to successfully address the ethno-cultural in regards to the federal government’s attempt to fully support the maintenance and development of cultural communities and the concept of independence for the citizens and also neglected the Indigenous peoples and French Canadians. Multiculturalism was first adopted to

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