SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE
Who is Justin Trudeau?
Justin Trudeau is a Canadian politician who served as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada from 2015 - 2025.
When was the first Prime Minister of Canada elected?
John A. Macdonald was elected in 1867.
What does CPR stand for and What is its definition?
CPR stands for Canadian Pacific Railway and it was Canada’s first transcontinental railway.
What was Canada day originally called?
Dominion Day
Name two controversial things about John A. Macdonald.
Responsible for residential schools.
Supported the Chinese Head Tax.
Openly expressed his racist views and implemented discriminatory policies.
Ordered the execution of an important Métis figure, Louis Riel.
Had family ties to slavery.
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What was John A. Macdonald's contribution to Canada?
He was a key figure in Canada’s confederation.
When was the Canadian Pacific Railway completed? (CPR)
It was officially completed on November 7th 1885.
What is a heritage minute and what are they about?
A heritage minute is a short video, which gives information about Canadian history.
What are some examples of the indigenous being mistreated under John A. Macdonald’s rule?
Residential schools, Indigenous reduced rights, starvation, Indian Act.
In the political spectrum, what does it mean to be an extreme right (reactionaries)?
People who want to return to the ‘good’ old days, support strong authority, and favour change through violence.
Who is Viola Desmond?
Viola Desmond is a Canadian civil rights activist who resisted racial segregation.
What happened in Confederation in 1867?
The unity of Canada into one sovereign nation from coast to coast.
What is the definition of Confederation?
An organization that consists of a number of groups united in an alliance.
What bill does John A. Macdonald appear in?
He appears in the $10 bill.
What are some of the characteristics that place someone in the inner circle of the wheel of power/privilege?
Citizen, White, Post-secondary, Able-bodied, Heterosexual, Neurotypical, Robust, Slim, Owns property, Rich, English, Cisgender man,
What did Louis Riel do?
Louis Riel led the Red River Resistance movement which resulted in the protection of Metis rights and land, which also led to the creation of Manitoba in 1870.
What happened during the Indian Act? (1876)
It was a Federal law designed to assimilate First Nations people by controlling their lives and banning culture practices.
What is the Political Spectrum and its definition?
The political spectrum is a way to organize different political views ranging from extreme left to the centre to then extreme right wing. It represents the different kinds of views and values of political parties.
What year was slavery abolished in Canada
August 1st, 1834
What is the Canadian national myth that comes from the comparison of Canada to the U.S.A? What is the actual truth?
The myth is that ‘‘Canada is kinder and gentler than the USA. ‘‘ The truth is that both Canada and the States face many of the same problems, like settler colonialism, indigenous genocide, slavery, etc.
What happened to Eishia Husdon, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, D’Andre Campbell and Jamal Francique?
They are all black individuals who died as a result of or in the presence of Canadian police.
What was the Great Coalition?
It was formed in June 1864 and was a crucial alliance between rival political parties to try and pursue more into Confederation.
What is the definition of power?
The ability to direct/influence behaviour of others ; the ability to exercise control and authority.
How did Canada receive its name?
Canada’s name was given after it was mistaken for the Iroquoian word Kanta by Jacques Cartier.
Why is Louis Riel considered a hero by some but also a traitor by others?
Louis Riel defended Métis land from being taken by the Canadian government as they expanded west, but his resistance was viewed as rebellion against Canada.