globalization
Why do nations export their goods and services to other countries?
Countries trade with each other when, on their own, they do not have the resources, or capacity to satisfy their own needs and wants. By developing and exploiting their domestic scarce resources, countries can produce a surplus, and trade this for the resources they need.
when did the first residential school opened
1831
How is waste (and the accumulation of it) not only harming wildlife, but ourselves?
many of our waste go back into the rivers and water companies collect that water and sell it back to us!
And it has recently been on the news that a pregnant woman had micro plastics found inside the umbilical cord! Everything we drink and eat, has an 100% chance of having mini micro plastics.
Why was the demand for fish so great in the 16 th century among Europeans?
This fact reflects the importance that fish played in the everyday diet of Europeans. It was a source of protein that was easy to preserve, transport, purchase and prepare.
list the different government levels
municipal government, provincial government and federal government
What are the three types of globalization?
Economic globalization, Social globalization, and Political globalization
Who have the idea to start residential school?
Canadian Prime Minister John A. Macdonald commissioned journalist and politician Nicholas Flood Davin to study industrial schools for Indigenous children in the United States.
What is one way you can reduce your use of single-use plastics?
Carrying reusable bags and bottles is one great way to avoid single-use plastics in our day-to-day lives; more on preventing plastic waste can be found below. Recycling more plastic, more frequently, reduces its footprint.
What were the primary reasons for European colonization of North America?
explain federal government responsiblities
national defense, foreign affairs, employment insurance, banking, federal taxes, the post office, copyright law, and criminal law.
Define CCIC
Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids.
What's the name of the first residential school
The Mohawk Institute
What are alternatives to common single-use plastics?
more shopping bags that are made of wood, reuseable bags or metals
What was the Royal Proclamation of 1763?
The Royal Proclamation is a document that set out guidelines for European settlement of Aboriginal territories in what is now North America. What was the Royal Proclamation of 1763?
explain Provincial government responsibilities
provincial taxes, hospitals, prisons, education, marriage, property and civil rights, road rules, and age majority.
Define NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
When did the implementation of the Indian Residential schools settlement agreement began
The implementation of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement began on September 19, 2007.
What makes up the majority of municipal waste in America?
Paper and paperboard, some of which could be composted and the rest of which could be recycled, make up nearly a quarter (23.1%) of America's trash. Metals, glass, and plastics – another quarter (25.2%) of America's garbage – are all readily recyclable, although many types of plastic are not.
What is mercantilism?
the economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the accumulation of profitable balances, which a government should encourage by means of protectionism.
explain municipal government responsibilities
building permits and zoning, city parks, public transportation, collection of garbage and recycling, water and sewer services, fire prevention, city roads and sidewalks, licensing and control of pets.
List five arguments that someone who opposes globalization might give.
1. Gains of Globalization for Rich at the Cost of Poor
2. Source of Repeated Economic Crises
3. Unequal Distribution of Benefits
4. Increased Protectionism and Neo-colonialism
5. Working Against Democratic Right of the Ordinary Citizens
full name for, CEP, IAP and TRC
a Common Experience Payment (CEP)
an Independent Assessment Process (IAP)
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
Why is it worse that there is no floating island of plastic, but rather small pieces of plastic are scattered throughout the oceans?
because is way harder to clean and easier to get eaten by the sea animals
Identify the 5 major forces that were central to colonization.
Imperialistic ambitions, growing consumer appetite for material goods, Eurocentrism and ethnocentrism, technological development, and secure access to resources
Identify the different branches of Government and a brief description of each
The legislative branch consists of the Legislative Assembly of elected representatives at the provincial level, and at the federal level, it consists of the elected House of Commons and the appointed Senate. The legislative branch has the power and responsibility to debate, amend, and pass laws.
The executive branch also called the government, is comprised of the Monarch, represented by the Lieutenant Governor (external link) at the provincial level, the Premier, and the Executive Council (Cabinet). The Executive Council is made up of elected Members of Provincial Parliament appointed as Cabinet Ministers by the Lieutenant Governor on the advice of the Premier. The executive branch is the administrative governing body, which sets priorities and public policy.
The judiciary branch consists of an independent system of courts that administer justice by interpreting and applying laws and protecting the rights of citizens. The Ontario courts are the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Ontario Court of Justice.