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The Constitution act was a big milestone for Canada, it achieved full independence for Canada by allowing the country to change its constitution without approval from Britain. As well as achieving full Independence, it enshrined the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada, which is said to be the highest law of the land. As a result of the Constitution Act, Canada lead to being a better place for its people, while giving them freedom, rights, and more. This shows that the constitution act lead Canada to be a much better place, with everyone having the same rights and freedoms.
During the Great Depression, Canada was immensely affected which left millions of Canadians unemployed, hungry, and often homeless. People who had jobs, worked many hours, had very little wages, and had difficulty supporting families. Starting from 1939 an increased demand in Europe for materiel, and increased spending by Canadian government created a strong boost for the economy. Unemployed men started enlisting in the military. Today, there are many job opportunities, people of any kind are accepted for jobs, the race, religion, language (as long as you can speak English), etc. don't affect your opportunity or pay. Not only are there many job opportunities, but many families have enough money support their families and buy most things they need. There are still people who need financial aid, and the government understands that and has an amazing welfare system. A welfare system that helps families in need, and makes sure to keep as many people off the streets as they can.
Canada before was really tough on women. Not only did their sons, husbands, and loved ones attend the war, making them left alone to support a family. Women also had to play the role of the mother and father, putting double the work and pressure. When it came to jobs women had to work very long shifts for very low wages. They weren't allowed to fight in the war along with not being allowed to vote. Today Canada is different, and has changed the lives of women. If a women is left alone to support a family, the government would help them out by paying them monthly. Jobs that have been done by men mostly, are transitioning to being done by women as well. Things like women being in politics, being able to vote, and more, are ways that have made Canada a better place. Overall, women are now fully equal to mean under the law, but still face thing like the wage gap, and domestic abuse.
When the Medical Care Act passed, Canada became a better country at that moment. Any Canadian citizen or permanent resident, may apply for public health insurance, which is paid with through taxes. This also can apply to refugees, protected persons, and refugee claimants because of the interim federal health program. With this system you don't have to pay for most health-care services. Before the healthcare system we have today, for the most part healthcare was privately delivered and funded. Often times, people didn't have enough money to afford medical bills, and would resort to avoiding the hospitals, doctors, etc. the most they could. Usually it was at a pay or die, meaning you either pay or not get treated. Another way the healthcare system affected Canada in a positive way, is through the life expectancy in Canada, because of the accessibility of medical care and advancement, people had longer life spans. People also don't feel a burden or loss from going to doctors, hospitals, or any medical facility.
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a) the right of the individual to life, liberty, security of the person and enjoyment of property, and the right not to be deprived thereof except by due process of law;
(b) the right of the individual to equality before the law and the protection of the law
(c) freedom of religion;
(d) freedom of speech;
(e) freedom of assembly and association; and
(f) freedom of the press.
From 1831 to 1996 a school called residential schools were made and used to "strip down the indian". Residential school were schools that took young indigenous kids from their parents with force and isolating them from their parents, tradition, culture, language, as well as assimilating them into a dominant culture. They did this in extreme ways and Canada shouldn't be proud of it, they would do things like inserting needles in kids tongues if they speak their native language, using leather straps to hit various parts of the body, starving them, sexually abusing them, locked in cages, as well as many other punishments or ways to ensure the kids followed rules. This is something Canada is and should be ashamed of, and should have never been done, but that time is done now. Canada has acknowledged it and closed down the last residential school in 1996, along with giving a public apology. Canada also gave money, which I will breakdown next, they promoted healing, as well as honoring, educating, remembering, and paying tribute to former students, families, etc. I know this all may not be much, for everything the indigenous people went through, but it shows Canada moved on to the better, by finally acknowledging the problem and acting upon it.
Racism was a big issue in Canada, you were basically discriminated against if you weren't British or western Europe descent. At the time, racism was infested in most countries in some way. One's skin colour had a major impact on how you were treated. Still today people face racism, but its moderate compared to before, and this is because of the Canada Humans Rights Act, which states "For all purposes of this Act, the prohibited grounds of discrimination are race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offense for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered." Now people not only get jobs no matter the race but a lot of the Canadian population are not white and are in fact immigrants or people of colour. Today, being racist towards someone can lead to jail time, or some kind of punishment, depending on the way it was done, showing that it is serious. This is something Canada should be proud of and improve on, this lead to Canada being a better place, and if completely gone who knows how Canada will be.
In 1988, the Canadian Multiculturalism Act as passed, to protect and enhance multiculturalism in Canada. The act ensures that every Canadian receives equal treatment by the government which respects and celebrates diversity. It recognizes Canada's multicultural heritage and that this heritage must be protected, recognizes Aboriginal rights, recognizes English and French remain the only official languages but that other languages may be used, recognizes equality rights regardless of race, religion, etc., recognizes minorities' rights to enjoy their cultures. Today 20% percent of Canada population are immigrants and now that they can be treated equally under the law, shows one of the paths Canada took to be a better country.
I feel this is a very crucial time in Canadian history, which lead to Canada being a much better country then before. Before this, people didn't have the freedom's of religion, speech, the press, and more, like we do today, as a result of the bill of rights. An example would be the indigenous people, they weren't allowed to express themselves, speak their language and religion, as well as their children getting taken away at young ages to be shaped into a white, English speaking person. Now they can follow whatever religion they feel, and can speak in any language they want, and express themselves, because of the bill of rights. Thus, showing that the Bill of Rights has made Canada a better place fro everyone.
Sameed Choudhry
In conclusion, Canada has evolved as a country that is much better than its past. From being a place that is equal to everyone, no matter their race, religion, language, gender, essentially anyone, to being ranked among the highest when it comes to healthcare, this shows how much they surpassed the racist country that only accepted a select amount of people. Canada has changed paths from being a country that doesn't care about its people, with their amazing welfare system, along with the many rights and freedoms. Overall, Canada may not be the best country, but is a better country now that it was before, and is continuing to improve.
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