Canada And Canada's Identity
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The culture of Canada refers to the shared values, attitudes, standards, and beliefs that are a representative of Canada and Canadians throughout Canada's history, its culture has been influenced by American culture because of a shared language, proximity, television and migration between the two countries. Overtime, Canadian-American relations have helped develop Canada’s identity during the years 1945-1982; thus introducing changing social norms , media and entertainment. In support of this, due to the United States being approximately 9.25 times larger in population and having the dominant cultural and economic influence it played a vital role in establishing Canada’s identity. With Canada being its neighbour, naturally, the United States would influence their way of life upon Canada. In other words, …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- Explains that canada's culture has been influenced by american culture because of a shared language, proximity, television, and migration between the two countries.
- Explains how the unified conception of canadian identity has taken various forms throughout history.
- Explains how the baby boom accelerated the growth of canada's economy after the war. the government spent tons of money on major projects to keep people employed and strengthen the economy.
- Explains that the world seemed different after world war ii, and that included canada. technological and artistic developments in social norms, media and entertainment.
And to enter you would either have to be a farmer, british, or American, but that all changed by 1952, when the government brought in a new immigration act which accepted all races, religion, beliefs and cultures to enter into their country. As you know, once you settle into a new country, it is customary to start a life which means, having a family, a job and a home. But during the war, it prevented many Canadians form having a child since there were limited jobs and homes, which made it hard to provide an income to support their family. But after the war had ended, everything went suddenly right. Thousands of young men returned home to return back to their jobs and start a family. By 1950, its population went up by nearly 30% due to young people having a lot of babies which resulted in the “Baby Boom”. As new young families began to emerge, they started purchasing cars, homes and furniture and things they have ever wanted but could not during the war. Companies started manufacturing family necessities and people who needed jobs could come and help manufacture these products, and the baby boom was one of Canada’s producers that accelerated
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- Explains that canada and the united states are major trading partners, allies, and neighboring countries with a long history of cooperation. but is it possible for canada to protect its independence and culture living next door to the country so powerful and rich as the us?
- Explains that canada and the united states are the largest trade partners in the world. the north american free trade agreement brought more jobs and money to canada, but as a long-term effect canadians became even more dependent on the u.s.
- Explains that canada is a democratic country, but jobs, prices, and economic situation depend on big businesses. american corporations buy canadian companies and take canadian workers only for low paid positions.
- Opines that canada is pressured by the united states to support them as a superpower. during the cold war americans moved the nuclear missiles into canada.
- Opines that television and propaganda are the major aspects of american influence on canada.
- Opines that if a survey were ever made, it would show the full scale of americanization in canada, but until now we can only see from the daily life, how american culture is inviting canada.
933 wordsRead More - Canadian Nationalismanalytical essayCanadian Nationalism Many people across the globe argue that nationalism within Canada is simply not feasible. It is said that we as a people, differ so greatly with our diverse cultures, religions, and backgrounds that we cannot come together and exist together as a strong, united nation. In his book, Lament for a Nation, George Grant tells the reader that “…as Canadians we attempted a ridiculous task in trying to build a conservative nation in the age of progress, on a continent we share with the most dynamic nation on earth. The current history is against us.” (1965) Originally directed towards the Bomarc Missile Crisis, the book argues that whatever nationalism Canada had was destroyed by globalization as well as the powerful American sphere of influence.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how george grant's lament for a nation argues that whatever nationalism canada had was destroyed by globalization and the powerful american sphere of influence.
- Opines that while diversity is an asset, there is no true canadian nationalism.
- Explains that canada was once the property of britain and france- the countries that originally colonized canada. there was division among the anglophone and francophone populations, though a strong desire for freedom from the british empire ran on both sides.
- Analyzes how the french and indians had a strong feeling of animosity against one another. the cession of french territory to the british was furthered by the patriote movement and prior rivalry with britain.
- Explains that the anglophone patriots were fed up with the problems that existed due to the empire's influence. the french wanted geographical, cultural, and political freedom, which brought about the lower rebellions.
- Explains that the francophone movement has adopted new tools and now uses politics to express their animosity, albeit in a more peaceful manner.
- Explains that between 1960 and 1966, a more intense and rapidly moving movement came into play. the quiet revolution was an intense period of change for quebec.
- Explains that there are still a large number of quebecois nationalists in existence today. the will that has kept these campaigns and fledgling revolutions alive is derivative of the pre-existing nationalism.
- Opines that canada's participation in world war i was the greatest accomplishment of canadian nationalism. the war caused around 40 million casualties worldwide, essentially destroying europe.
- Analyzes how canada's role in the war induced nationalism at high levels, such as vimy ridge, a critical battle against the germans for strategic land.
- Explains that nationalism and its individual factors were the key players in the creation of "canadian nationalalism."
- Cites warmuseum.ca - canada and the first world war. canadian battlefields » the somme.
- Explains that mackenzie, william lyon - dictionary of canadian biography online.
- Narrates munroe's battle of passchendaele - the canadian corps.
- Explains that canada online - about canadian government services news issues and history. retrieved may 27, 2012.
- Cites quiet revolution - quebec history, the canadian encyclopedia, and robertson, n.
- Cites first principles, faculty.marianopolis.edu, and cbc news indepth: the 39th parliament - harper at the helm.
- Explains the history of canada and canadians, including the rebellions of 1837-1838.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that canada's national identity is attributed to its role in world war i, which was recognized through foreign and economic relations with non-commonwealth countries.
- Analyzes how mccrae's poems revolved around themes such as the presence and surpassing beauty of death in a time of war.
- Analyzes john mccrae's use of the word ‘our’ to reference the dead, and the soon to be dead. the poppy symbolized the sacrifice that soldiers made.
- Analyzes how the second stanza personifies a first-person point of view, but of the dead soldiers, for mccrae states ‘we are dead, short days ago’.
- Analyzes how canada's identity was disputed from the start of world war i. the canadian broadcasting corporation, aired in flanders' fields in 1964.
- Analyzes how dennis lee critiques the united states' influence upon canada's, through literature and media.
- Explains philip mortimer's bmj: british medical journal, vol. 321, no. 7269 (nov. 4, 2000).
- Analyzes how john mccrae's poem reemphasizes the responsibility soldiers have by taking up their quarrel with the foe.
- Analyzes how canada's poem, in flanders fields, had a symbolic effect on the global scale, promoting the sale of poppies to aid the causalities of the war.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that canada and the united states share a long common border, use the same language, and collaborate on numerous levels, including economic and political activity.
- Explains that american cultural industries have penetrated the canadian market in the last 20 years. american products represent 81% of all culture commodity imports. canadians watch american tv shows, listen to american music, love american sports teams, drive american cars and buy american goods at american stores.
- Explains that in the 1990s, 95% of feature films, about 70% of retail sales of sound recordings, 60% of television programs come from abroad, overwhelmingly from the united states.
- Opines that canadians also love american popular culture. 50% believe that american tv programs are much better than canadian.
- Explains that the biggest american influence in canadian culture is the tv broadcasting. the canadian government tried to regulate the amount of foreign produced programs in television.
- Opines that if there were enough canadian tv programs that would attract the viewers, people would be watching them.
- Explains that canadians read newspapers more than people in the u.s. the critics say that newspapers contain more information that originates or is processed in america than information about canada.
- Explains that the strong position of the united states in the western world is undeniable. the most popular canadian artists are justin bieber, michael bublé, celine dion, bryan adams, alanis morissette, avril lavigne and bands nickelback, simple plan.
- Explains that the cultural impact of the united states is clearly visible in the canadian film industry.
- Explains how canadians sought to oust the growing influence of the massive american film-production companies.
- Explains that the major centers of the canadian film industry are toronto, vancouver, and nova scotia from the maritime provinces.
- Explains that the canadian film industry suffers from the fact, that many talented actors, directors, producers and other production collaborators leave canada for more profitable american market.
- Opines that the canadian government is trying to preserve canadian culture and they don't want it to be overrun by the us.
- Explains audley, paul, "american influence pervasive in canadian newspapers, radio, tv." sources select resources.
- Explains canada's culture in a global world. foreign affairs, trade and development canada. http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/topics
- Explains the importance of cultural readings in countering the influence of american culture.
- Explains the importance of culture and communication. the national - what border?
- Explains durand's "international trade in culture commodities: a semi-annual review, 2001."
- Explains why so many movies shot in canada? epstein, edward jay.
- Describes the facts on the canadian film & television industry.
- Explains goudie's influence of the united states on canadian culture.
- Explains that hylton, john, "the history of canadian broadcast regulation." canadian communications foundation.
- Cites jianto, he. "canada is canada." association for canadian studies in china.
- Explains that jones, david t., and kilgour, "national identity and self-image," in uneasy neighbo(u)rs: canada, the usa and the dynamics of state, industry and culture.
- Explains kempf, christopher, "how 'americanization' of canada transforms us." the uconn daily campus.
- Explains takeuchi, craig, "canadian films seek more screen time." straight.com.
- Cites thompson, john herd, and mark paul richard. canadian history in north american context.
- Explains that tops tv shows in canada are all american.
- Opines that canada stands up to hollywood. the christian science monitor. http://www.csmonitor.com/1998/0807
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that canada and the united states have strengthened their relationship as economic partners throughout the 20th century in terms of american investment, the auto pact, and both north american trade agreements.
- Explains how canada strengthened its relationship with the united states in the 20th century by allowing american investment in canada from the early 1920s.
- Analyzes how american investment in canada strengthened their relationship with the united states as economic partners because they drifted away from britain.
- Explains that canada strengthened its relationship with the united states as economic partners in the 20th century by signing the auto pact.
- Explains that canada strengthened its relationship with the united states by signing both north american trade agreements.
- Concludes that canada strengthened its relationship with the united states by signing both north american trade agreements.
- Concludes canada and the united states have strengthened their relationship as economic partners throughout the 20th century in terms of american investment, the auto pact, and both north american trade agreements.
- Explains that canada's auto industry was booming ever since the auto pact was signed. it was successful in lowering production costs, being sold at lower prices for consumers, and stopping canada’s annual trade deficit.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains entitlement to government welfare benefits (in case of necessity), free medical facilities, free education, old age insurance, unemployment insurance etc.
- Opines that the united nations keeps reaffirming it as the best country to live in the world.
- Opines that canada's strong national identity is worth pursuing, as it is a small portion of what it has to offer.
- Opines that canada has a strong national identity, despite its relatively short existence.
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- Explains that canada has continuously served as a home to immigrants and refugees from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. after the canadian confederation in 1867, immigrants from irish and chinese backgrounds were used as workers.
- Explains that more immigration led to racism and fear among english and french canadians who believed immigrants were taking away their jobs.
- Explains that immigrants today have the privilege of entering and residing in canada, but there are also barriers that impede their integration and deprive them of equal opportunity in the society.
- Explains that recent immigrants earn about 63 cents for every dollar earned by their canadian counterparts. racism, discriminatory practices, and electronic media make it difficult for immigrants to transition into the canadian labour market.
- Opines that there is a demand for government to declare an immigration policy that is more humanitarian and appealing to the society.
- Opines that the ndp leader, jack layton, has joined the protest for the conservative government to recognize foreign qualifications of immigrants.
- Opines that the current conservative government places its emphasis on anti-collectivism, individualism, and freedom of the market economy.
- Proposes a strong social democratic form of government that will combat inequality and maintain social justice for all.
- Proposes developing programs in all canadian provinces that will be geared specifically towards providing evaluations of foreign credentials.
- Compares portugal to canada, where immigrants are not valued, leading to a decline in the nation's economy. the portuguese government has implemented measures to address this issue, such as the development of job centers and language and civil training programs.
- Recommends using a social democratic approach to promote equality and social justice and adopting the keynesian approach for public programs to help immigrants assimilate into the canadian labour market.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that canadian content is about expressing our identity and recognizing our culture, which is one of the reasons why it is so widely accepted by canadians.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that canadian content isn't just about mounties or maple syrup shows, it's about expressing our identity and recognizing our culture.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that the first immigrants to canada were from western europe. the first great influx began in the 19th century when many europeans left their homelands to escape the economic distress resulting from the transformation of industry.
- Explains the three great periods of immigration to canada. the first period, from 1820 to 1860, was dominated by great britain, ireland, and western germany.
- Explains that the first measure restricting immigration enacted by congress was a law in 1862 forbidding american vessels to transport chinese immigrants to canada.
- States that the anarchist act of 1918 expanded the provisions for the exclusion of subversive aliens.
- Explains that after world war i, a marked increase in racism and the growth of isolationist sentiment in canada led to demands for further restrictive legislation.
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