The idea of any separation movement is an emotional one, and the secession movement by the Canadian province of Quebec is no exception. Quebec is a primarily French-speaking province of 7 million that has been frustrated with being part of the primarily Anglo Canada. It has held two independence...

If Quebec were to separate, this would certainly have a devastating impact on Canadian society. What many upholders of the separation issue do not realize is that Quebec's needs as a province are being met by Canada's current federal system. The fact that Canada is bilingual is its greatest attribu...

Introduction In this paper, I will be trying to determine whether the Official Languages Act (OLA) is an adequate reflection of the French/English relations in Canada. By examining what the purpose of the Act is and also by examining the relationship of French and English in Canada, I will try to co...

Love him or hate him, Pierre Elliot Trudeau's presence could not be ignored. He dreamed of a united Canada and boldly challenged those who would stand in the way with media worthy quips like, "Just watch me." His national dream forced at least two generations of children to spit and swear their w...

On July 1, 1867, celebrations occurred nationwide as confederation passed and Canada became an independent country. With the uniting of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, the Dominion of Canada was created. Obtaining the right to confederation was a long and difficult process. In Septem...

Does Democracy encourage ethnic conflict? Examples from Sri Lanka and Canada: This essay explores the connections between democracy and ethnic conflict in...

It spins! It sleeps! It flips! It turns! It's the amazing yo-yo! So many people have busted a few moves with a yo-yo, or at least tried to, sometime in their lives. It's seems that it's been a toy that's been around forever. But, of course, it is a man-made object, therefore it must have an inventor...