The Great Lakes include Lake Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. The lakes hold the majority of the earth’s freshwater which means they are very important for Canadians, Americans, plants, and animals because they rely on these lakes to survive. Water is the basis of all life on earth. For millions of Canadians the lakes are the main source of drinking water, but the lakes are becoming polluted. It’s not the first time that the lakes have been like this. In the 1960’s Lake Erie was identified
an extension of the Canadian Shield to the Adirondack Mountains in New York, and the continental glaciation erosion that scraped and rounded the tops of the mountain range. During the receding of the glacier, a channel was carved out to the Great Lakes basin, where the dammed water and meltwater of the glacier filled the channel now known as the St. Lawrence River. The channels and paths between the eroded tops of the mountain range, which at the time formed a rolling landscape, were flooded with
their wants and ideas, their organization and technology as well as location and nature of its site, the place where people gather. Thus, it was with Toronto. Toronto is located along the north shore of Lake Ontario which gave access to age long Indian path way that ran north to reach Georgian bay and Lake Huron. The first to reside in Toronto were the First Nation people, then came French who set up significant
Toronto is one of the most populous and largest cities of Canada. It is provincial capital of Ontario and is known for its cultural diversity, entertainment, financial and business areas with an array of sightseeing. The city of Toronto is situated in Southern Ontario along the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. The major attractions in Toronto makes it one of the top travel destinations in the world. The Following are the Top Must-See Attractions in Toronto, Canada Recreational Places Recreational
structures in the area. This structure sits in the heart of the city which lies right on the waterfront of Lake Ontario. Along with the SkyDome, and the Hockey Hall of Fame, the CN tower lies on Front Street. This street is the heart of the entertainment district, as well as the direct middle of the city. This makes it accessible extremely easily by car, by train, or from a boat coming across Lake Ontario. The addition of the Fast Ferry which provides non-stop travel from Rochester, NY to Toronto by boat
numbered over 90,000 people that spread across what is now New York, southern Ontario, and some parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Quebec. One remarkable and critical tribe of the Iroquois Nation are the Mohawks Indians, also called the Kanienkehaka.
The History of Kingston Penitentiary Kingston Penitentiary is located on the shore of Lake Ontario in Ontario, Canada. It has served as the main symbol of punishment in Canadian society. Penitentiary Houses were first created in Great Britain in 1779. It was on June 1, 1835 that Kingston Penitentiary formerly known as the Provincial Penitentiary admitted its first six inmates. It represented a new world of confinement that removed the convict from his community and regimented his life.
Part A: ) Historical Perspective 1) How do you see the study of Canadian history being of benefit to your life and to your career goals? Answer: If we study anything with interest then it has several advantages to us. Studying about Canadian history has various benefits to me personally . Although I can enhance my knowledge and can learn many valuable things. As I am fascinated by history consequently, it will clear my points and will be useful for me in my vocation objectives. Also, I can get chance
and staple-producing hinterlands from the capital service industrial heartland and reveals the metropolis or dominating city of the system. At a national scale, the Canadian metropolis is Toronto, and the region with the most influence is the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands. But while immense influence radiates outward from the metropolis located in the heartland, the relationship between hinterland and heartland is one of intimate mutual dependency. In modern Canadian economics, neither region can
to you and yours. But before you start scouring Lilypad's listings for the Toronto home or townhouse of your dreams, check out our city guide to make sure "T-Dot" is right for you (spoiler: it is). Overview: On the scenic northwestern shores of Lake Ontario, you'll find a melting pot unlike any other in the Great White North. Statistically speaking, Toronto is the world's most diverse city, with immigrants acccounting for roughly half its population. Strolling the streets of Toronto, you may get the
Regardless of what you think of Canada, there is simply no denying that Canada has a very deep and rich history that has forged the country to what it is today. With that being said, French Canadians and Quebecers alike play a huge role in the history and development of Canada. Quebec would not be the same without Canada, and Canada would not be the same without Quebec. This is why the separatist movement is not only a threat to Canada, but to Quebec itself. Let's begin by talking about the sovereigntist
French-Canadian Nationalism For nearly two centuries the inhabitants of New France lived their day to day lives under the French Regime. The colony of New France was shaped by such institutions as the Catholic Church, and the seigneural system. After the Conquest of 1763, the inhabitants of New France now found themselves under the control of the British monarch. However, the life for the inhabitants of New France, virtually remained unchanged. It was not until the American Revolution
Canadian identity has always been difficult to define. This definition is essential in order to evaluate theatre in Canada. French Canadians appear to have no difficulty in establishing their own identity, both on and off the stage, as they share a distinct tradition. We, as English-Canadians, have continued to define ourselves by reference to what we are not, American, rather than in terms of our own national history and tradition. For English Canadians, this tradition comes not from the nation
“My sins of omission and commission I do not deny; but I trust that it may be said of me in the ultimate issue, ‘Much is forgiven because he loved much’, for I have loved my country with a passionate love.” - John Alexander Macdonald Sir John Alexander MacDonald was the first prime minister of Canada, and he was truly a “founding father” and “nation builder”. When one is to look back at the history of Canada, one will find that the man have done countless things for the country he is passionate
In the article titled “The Manitoba Land Question, 1870-1882” Sprague argues that the federal government was largely responsible for failing to properly address Metis Land claims. Sprague believes the Canadian government purposefully mismanaged and controlled Metis land organization to further its agenda. He also argues that the Canadian government did not hold up its constitutional obligation as per the Manitoba Act. Lastly Sprague suggests that newly introduced laws opened doors for settlers and
Nationalism is defined as love of your country. The basis for Canada’s national love of country is focused around three main ideas; devotion, sacrifice and willingness to die. These characteristics are displayed in the play Billy Bishop Goes to War. Thousands of young men were shipped off to war with these three great qualities. Billy Bishop was among those thousands and was an outstanding World War One pilot who displayed the three key qualities that our national love is based upon throughout the
Stakeholder Analysis Employees ・Compensation Canadian Tire rewards employees who contribute to them. Further, Canadian Tire offers sufficient welfare and training for employees (Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, 2009, p9). Canadian Tire meets employees’ compensation. One report of Canadian Tire says that almost every employee is willing to support Canadian Tire’s success (Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, 2009, p9). ・Opportunity Canadian Tire offers some opportunities to each employee to discover
The Canadian Magazine Dispute began when Canada’s attempts to protect its culture through the production of magazines turned into a trade dispute with the United States. Canada tried to protect their culture through magazine production by establishing tariffs and prohibitions on foreign magazines. This caused American magazine producers to begin creating split-run editions of Canadian magazines. In 1995, Canada raised taxes on spilt-run publications which violated the World Trade Organization’s
there was no actual league for softball, unlike her male counterparts. So she helped to create the Provincial Women’s Softball Union of Québec, she served as the president. This league is a huge deal, currently many softball players in Quebec and Ontario alike have played under them, either on a team or a tournament. This league was revolutionary at its time, it allowed many girls from all over Quebec to finally participate in softball. The PWSUQ was one way Fanny established herself in the community
Article 1 The article “CTV News anchor Paul Bliss suspended following sexual misconduct allegations” discusses, how “an award-winning CTV reporter and anchor, has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations made Friday by a former network employee of sexual misconduct more than a decade ago.” (Isai, 2018) The article also discusses how Bridget Brown decided to publish the news and why she finally decided to come out it after 12 years of being silent about it. Similarities There are two