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list of demands

list of demands

that the metis had

  • That the people have the right to elect their own legislature.
  • That the legislature have the power to pass all laws local to the territory.
  • That a portion of the public lands be appropriated to the benefit of schools, the building of bridges, roads and public buildings.
  • That the English and French languages be common in the legislature and courts and that all public documents and acts of legislature be published in both languages.
  • That the judge of the Supreme Court speak the French and English languages.
  • That treaties be concluded and ratified between the Dominion Government and the several tribes of Indians in the territory to ensure peace on the frontier.
  • That we have fair and full representation in the Canadian parliament.
  • That all privileges, customs and usages existing at the time of the transfer be respected.
  • That the people have the right to elect their own legislature.
  • That the English and French languages be common in the legislature and courts and that all public documents and acts of legislature be published in both languages.
  • That the judge of the Supreme Court speak the French and English languages.
  • That we have fair and full representation in the Canadian parliament.

then

  • fleeing crop failure
  • land and job shortages
  • rising taxes
  • famine

One of the reasons why people immigrated in the 1800s is because of crop failure. People weren't getting enough nutritional obligations which caused them to leave the country. Land and job shortages is also another reason why people immigrated to Canada. There weren't many job options back then for people, specifically men to have enough to support their families.

now

  • Better job options
  • Free health care

In today's living , people immigrate to Canada for many reasons mainly because of free health care. Free health care started around 1984 , but before that the government paid half of the amount while they had to pay the other half.

differences between immigration then and now/ List of Demands that the metis had

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