Web Links

UNIT 8: LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING AHEAD

Click on a section below for related Web links:

8.0 Overview

Historiography in English - Canadian Encyclopedia

An article on historiography in English Canada, with many links to topics and people related to this field of study.

8.1 Migration and Settlement

Population Characteristics of Northwestern Ontario—1996 Census —Human Resources Development Canada

The Human Resources Development Canada site, showing the 1996 census report for the region of Northwestern Ontario. The site notes that "(t)he Thunder Bay District was the only Census Division in Northwestern Ontario with a population decrease." Maps and charts are included.

8.2 Society and Community

Sexual Orientation and the Canadian Human Rights Act

An article regarding Captain Birch of the Canadian Armed Forces and how his declaration of homosexuality lead to an amendment of the Canadian Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Assembly of First Nations

The official Web site of the Assembly of First Nations. Links to many different resources and topics.

8.3 Economy and Technology

Median Income of Individuals,1995 - The Atlas of Canada

A map showing the total income of individuals, 15 years of age and over, reporting income in 1995.

Percentage of Aboriginal Population by Census Division, 1996 - The Atlas of Canada

A map showing the "percentage of the population who self-identified as Aboriginal in each of the census divisions" in 1996.

World Trade Organization

The official site of the World Trade Organization. Links to information on the organization, treaties, reports, and announcements.

See the World Trade Centre Website for a 1998 report and how the WTO feels about Canada.

8.4  Government and Politics

First Among Equals - The Prime Ministers in Canadian Life and Politics - National Library of Canada and National Archives of Canada

A site dedicated to the Prime Ministers of Canada, including those in the last half of the 20th century. Detailed information including speeches, policies, and images, as well as a history of the position of the prime minister and many other resources are included.

New Brunswick—2001 Provincial Referendum Results

The 2001 New Brunswick referendum results for the question"Should the Province of New Brunswick continue to permit the legal and regulated operation of video gaming devices (commonly referred to as video lottery terminals or VLTs)?" A chart is included.

Referendums in Canada: The Effect of Populist Decision-Making on Representative Democracy—Library of Parliament

A detailed look at Canada's experiences with referendums.

8.5 Internal and External Relations

Remarks by Premier Hamm Concerning the Laurentian Sub-basin Dispute - The Province of Nova Scotia

A speech given by Premier Hamm of Nova Scotia regarding the Laurentian Sub-basin Dispute between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador (see figure 8.5.1).

Alberta to Fight Ratification of Kyoto

A CBC article on Alberta Premier Klein's position on the Kyoto Accord.

8.6  Culture and Identity

Ethnic Identity - Canadian Encyclopedia

A series of articles on ethnic identity in Canada (some sources are from 1986). Links to other sites are included as well as a reading list.

Population by Mother Tongue, Census Metropolitan Areas, 2001

Statistics Canada site of the population of the metropolitan areas broken down by language spoken. Search on specific cities across Canada.

2001 Census

Information regarding the 2001 census. Numerous links to a variety of related topics and information.

8.7 Continuity and Change

The Canadian Historical Review

The official Web site the Canadian Historical Review, which "offers an analysis of the ideas, people, and events that have molded Canadian society and institutions into their present state." Provides extracts from articles and essays from the Review and a list of past publications for easy research.