Canadian History Discussion

Responses to this week’s questions are due on or before 11:59 pm on Wednesday, February 17. It closes on Monday, February 22.

Three-part response this week:

In approximately 150 words, tell us what you know about how the government operates in both PEI (provincial) and Ottawa (federal). Be honest and don’t simply copy and paste (or paraphrase information from websites).
In another 150 (or so) words, explain why you think young people are so uninterested in their federal and provincial governments and unengaged in the political process as a whole.
What can both levels of government do in order to get youth interested again?

Responses due on or before Wednesday, February 17, at 11:59 pm.

Responses due by Wednesday, February 10 by 11:59 pm. This discussion closes on Monday, February 15.

We’re going to start you off with a two-part post.

Are we lucky to be Canadian? It would be difficult to find anyone in Canada that would trade places with someone in other parts of the world; but what does it even mean to BE Canadian?
- Is it enough that Canada is our country of birth (in most cases)?
- What parts of our lifestyle, this country, and society make this an appealing country in which to live, work, play, and go to school?
2010 is an Olympic year and – what’s more – we’re hosting (beginning next week). What is your opinion of the Olympic competition in general and of Canada’s bid to host? Is there any part of the competition to which you’re looking the most forward? Explain.

TO RESPOND:

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Keep in mind that all responses must be in the 250-word range.
Remember, weekly responses must be posted before 11:59 on Wednesdays. This week’s is due February 10 and the discussion closes on February 15.

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