Quebec Referendum
What are Referendums?
They are campaigns which invite people to vote on the adoption of a new law.
What is the definition of a Budget Surplus?
When the government takes in more money than it spends. It is the opposite of a budget deficit.
What is the definition of Globalization?
The process by which people across the world are becoming more closely connected through trade, communication, transportation, and politics
Would you choose to help people struggling from a disaster? Why or why not?
State your opinion
What is the definition of Consensus?
A general agreement among a group of people; a collective opinion
Who was Lucien Bouchard?
He is a French Canadian lawyer, diplomat, politician and former Minister of the Environment (Federal Cabinet). He was also the founder of the Bloc Québécois
What year did Canada see it's first budget surplus after 27 years?
1998
Why did the Federal Government organize several Team Canada Missions?
To increase trade, investment, jobs and growth in Canada
On the Richter scale, how hard did the earthquake strike Pakistan?(Just say the number)
7.6
Who was Sunera Thobani?
Associate Professor in the Department of Asian Studies and the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice.
What rights did Bill C-20 give Canada?
The rights to any future referendum, and also stated that Canada would be able to decide how large; or small of a margin would be needed to win it.
How much was Canada's deficit?
Canada had a deficit of $46 billion - 11 billion over expected
How did La Francophonie promote ties between francophone countries?
They promoted ties by encouraging cooperation in education, culture, and technology and develops policies on politics, economic co-operation, cultural and scientific exchange, justice, and peace and security.
What were 3 organizations listed that help in the event of a disaster?
Free the Children, Youth helping Youth, and Right to Play.
In what year was the Quebec Cabinet comprised of an equal number of men and Women?
2007
Why did the Parti Québécois organize a second referendum?
They had hopes that Quebec would become it's own country.
Because many people were spending more than they owned, they were becoming bankrupt. Why did this worry Canadians?
Canadians worried about future generations having to pay off previous generations debt.
Why was the Arctic Council important?
It had great importance to the future, because of its focus on economic development, environmental protection, and the central concern being the economic, social, and environmental impact on global warming.
How many people lost their lives in the first few hours of the Indian Ocean Tsunami?
More than 150 000
List two reasons why disputes because of ownership of land had to be resolved:
TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:
If disputes over land ownership continues, violence can be a result
The Constitution Act. 1998: recognizes Aboriginal rights
Negotiation is more efficient
Treaties would address existing conflicts over land use.
How many votes did the Canadian government obtain compared to the Nationalists?
(Percentage)
The Canadian government managed to obtain 50. 58 % of votes, while the Nationalists obtained 49.42 % of the votes.
What two countries signed the Pacific Salmon Treaty and what did this treaty do?
Canada and USA signed the Pacific Salmon treaty (Regulated salmon catch for BC, Washington and Alaska)
List 3 Team Canada missions lead by Chretien and their years:
THREE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1994: China
1996: India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia
1997: South Korea, Philippines, and Thailand
1998: Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile
1999: Japan
2001: China(Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong)
2002: Russia and Germany
Where did Hurricane Katrina hit?
The Gulf Coast of the US
List two aspects/requirements of the Nisga’a Final Agreement:
TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:
Around 2000 square km of Crown land were transferred to the Nisga’a Nation
Bear Glacier Provincial Park was created
The Nisga’a were given the right to control natural resources in their own land and were allowed to form a local self-government
They would receive payments totaling $190 million over 15 years and an additional $66.5 million to implement activities in areas such as fisheries, infrastructure, and training and development