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Canadian identity review

Canadian identity review. Formation of a national identity in the 1960’s/70’s. Expo ’67 (p306, 307). celebration of Canada’s centennial in Montreal 62 nations built pavilions showing different talents Illustrated that we were no longer a British outpost

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Canadian identity review

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  1. Canadian identity review Formation of a national identity in the 1960’s/70’s

  2. Expo ’67 (p306, 307) • celebration of Canada’s centennial in Montreal • 62 nations built pavilions showing different talents • Illustrated that we were no longer a British outpost • Still not everyone felt included: Aboriginals, minorities, people with disabilities and many French Canadians

  3. Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism (p317,318) Pearson set up a Royal Commission to evaluate French-English relations Several years of evaluation Federal gov’t needed the assistance of provinces Major Recommendations Canada have two official languages New Brunswick and Ontario become bilingual Province minority group more 10% have gov’t services in French and English Ottawa-Hull region especially bilingual Students all over Canada given chance to study both More French Canadians in gov’t positions French should be gov’t & business language in Quebec Most of these were carried out

  4. Official Language Act (p319, 320) 1969 Trudeau followed through with making Canada Bilingual (French and English) Funds given to provinces to promote it Outside Quebec there were many criticisms that the gov’t was trying to force French on others (not a hard fact but fact of people’s sentiments at the time) Question about whether we were more bilingual or multilingual

  5. New Flag (p318,319) • Before 1965 our flag was the British Union Jack • Various points since Confederation that a new flag was proposed/discussed • Caused tension with other countries who automatically linked us to the UK • A few flags proposed, after months of dispute settled on current (163 for, 78 against) • Fully approved 28 January, 1965 • Flew for the first time 15 February, 1965

  6. New Anthem (p392, 393) O’Canada became anthem on 1 July, 1980 Originally written 24 June 1880, in Quebec for St. Jean Baptiste Day Music: CalixaLavallee French lyrics: Adolphe-BasileRouthier English lyrics: Robert Stanley Weir Other anthems: “God Save the Queen” (old), “God Save the King” (possible), “Maple Leaf Forever” (popular national song written 1867) Tried to make it anthem in ’67 but unsuccessful

  7. Multiculturalism (p379, 381) • Came about as a result of the Commission for Biculturalism and Bilingualism • Questions arose about Canadians who had been here a long time but were not French or English • We were (are) not a melting pot but mosaic • Commission said • Recognize all Canadians as full and equal participants in Canada • Encourage businesses and government ministries to promote multiculturalism • Canada first country to adopt it as official gov’t policy • Some against but majority support it

  8. National Energy Program [NEP](p400-402) In 1970’s Canada oil came from Middle-East After Yom-Kippur war (Israel vs several Arab states), Arab nations who controlled oil (OPEC) stopped distribution to West Canada’s Alberta oil was mostly going to states Created “Petro-Canada” in 1975 Bring business and industry back to Canada 1980 further steps with NEP creation Wanted 50% ownership of Canadian oil by 1990 Result: lessen reliance on foreign oil and ownership. Also become more conservative environmentally

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