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The Third Battle of Ypres, also known as the Battle of Passchendaele began on July 31, 1917, and ended on November 10, 1917. It was fought in the area to the east of the town of Ypres. The allied forces… Continue Reading →

  Similarities Differences Both Trudeau (NAFTA talks) and Laurier (Naval Services Act, Manitoba Schools Question, Alaskan Border Dispute) practice sunny ways, or persuasion through open negotiation. They approach situation with open minds and listen to all sides before making decisions…. Continue Reading →

Dear Mr. Joseph Howe, On behalf of the people of Nova Scotia, I am worried that your party does not represent the best course of action for our colony. Your anti-confederation party goes against the best interests of the citizens… Continue Reading →

For the most part, my in-depth project is coming along very well. I am currently on the second and third stages of my project. I have also begun preparing for my learning center. My mentor has consistently been able to… Continue Reading →

1. “Fame is […] not a Canadian experience” (5) This passage states that fame cannot be found within Canada. This is because Canada is not often held in the world’s spotlight. This shows that Canadians don’t value fame as much… Continue Reading →

In many places across Canada, statues of our nation’s first Prime Minister, John A. Macdonald, are in jeopardy. Macdonald was the driving force that lead to Canadian independence. However, because some of his actions, such as the creation of the… Continue Reading →

As a professor at SFU, my mentor can expose me to many learning opportunities. My mentor has access to programs, resources, strategies, and references. In my past few mentor meetings, my mentor has provided me with new methods and strategies… Continue Reading →

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham was one of the most important battles of the Seven Years’ War. The Decisive Victory for the British gave them control of a key strategic stronghold, Quebec City, while also reducing the number… Continue Reading →

The deaths of Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine and the ensuing trials and verdicts have affected each of the quadrants of Canadian identity. Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine, two young Indigenous Canadians, had both been found dead in separate incidents…. Continue Reading →

In my past few mentor meetings, the most difficult challenge has been keeping conversations continuous and flowing. Our meetings have been slower-paced than I had originally hoped. This slower pace leads to less efficient meetings. A possible reason for these… Continue Reading →