Essays Tagged: "canadian citizen"

Canada's Contribution to World War 2. What were the 3 most important things Canada contributed to the war? -Change of economy, women's effots and the BCATP (British Commonwealth Training Program).

Imagine. You're a Canadian citizen living through out World War II. As the war ends you're proud to have survived the ... vital role even if you weren't a solider. Allied victory in World War II was in large part aided by Canadian involvement in the form of the BCATP, Economic Change and Women's Rights.The British Common ... r, 132 000 people graduated as proficient BCATP pilots and navigators. Out of that amount, 55% were Canadian citizens. (# 167) Air fighting was a big part in World War II so it helped that the BCATP g ...

(2 pages) 83 1 3.9 May/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > Canadian History

Why capital punishment should be reinstated.

as it is an unjust punishment. This paper will clearly demonstrate that Capital punishment violates Canadian citizen's rights in Sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, The Canadian B ... y an innocent person could be executed and this is totally unacceptable.Capital punishment violates Canadian citizen's rights in Sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, The Canadian B ...

(9 pages) 151 2 4.5 Jul/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues > Death Penalty

Should Sixteen Year Old be able to Vote?

Right now, only people over eighteen are allowed to vote, this is something that every Canadian citizen should know. People think that only people over eighteen are mature enough and actu ... take away their right to vote because they think teens don't seem mature enough. Also, if they are Canadian citizen, teens have the right to voice our opinions and have our needs to tell the governme ... ain a new sense of responsibility.The results of this proposed reform are clearly beneficial to all Canadians. A look at just a few of these benefits proves why this is the best possible reform. In co ...

(4 pages) 44 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters

Comparison of Canada vs USA

ears long- Must be a member of a political party- Required to be, over age of 18, a Canadian citizen, and leader of a political party to become a Prime Minister- Can appoint Se ... w.- Gives advice to the federal and provincial governments on laws.- Interprets the Canadian law, and constitution if a case is presented to them- A total of 9 justices- ...

(6 pages) 73 0 2.2 Feb/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Setting A Good Example

The Canadian society prides themselves on their freedom. This freedom is provided by Canada's values in ... with democracy, our society's utmost values involve freedom of speech. If the choice is made, every Canadian citizen has an input in the government and how they wish to run their lives. Freedom of spe ... only used television and newspapers. The need of the television and newspaper result in our need as Canadian citizens to know about events that are happening within our city and more importantly event ...

(4 pages) 39 1 4.0 Jan/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Should Voting be Mandatory in Canada?

a to make all of its citizens influence the way that the country is run.A major responsibility as a Canadian citizen is to let your voice be heard and your opinion accounted for during an election. We ... election. We pledge our allegiance to Her Majesty, the Queen, and promise to fulfill our duties as Canadian citizens when taking the Oath of Citizenship. Non-voters consider it a freedom of choice wh ...

(3 pages) 30 0 3.3 Apr/2006

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights

Your Race, Your Life : Whether it plays a role in your life

ave lived in Canada for most of my life. Therefore, I mostly identify as a Sri Lankan or Sri Lankan Canadian. Most people that I meet for the first time identify me as an Indian or South Asian. I'd li ... en I face U.S. immigration I am hassled by the officers despite having all my documents and being a Canadian citizen.With the increased debates in senate dealing with illegal immigrants and the media ...

(3 pages) 81 2 3.8 Jun/2007

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

the lifelong union of two persons" (Duhaime, 1) and is a constitutionally protected right for every Canadian citizen. Sexual orientation is also a component in the Canadian Human rights Act, the Parli ... ous violations removes their fundamental human rights and equality rights that are protected by the Canadian Human Rights Act. In this situation, they are being discriminated against because of their ...

(5 pages) 4 0 0.0 Nov/2012

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Homosexuality