Miscellaneous Flashcards
Persons Case
The appointment of a female senator
Characteristic of minority gov’t?
Requires support of speaker to pass legislation
Statue of Westminster
Britain could no longer control Canada’s foreign policy
Cabinet solidarity
Displaying full support of their leader in public
Which province experienced the greatest decline in personal income during the GD?
Saskatchewan
Maurice Dupleiss and QC does not encourage _________
Labour unions
Where were peacekeeping units sent
Suez Canal
What concept is associated with the rise of the CCF
Regionalism
One very negative effect of being involved in constant combat during WWI was a psychological disorder known as
Shell shock
Quiet revolution
Seek a stronger francophone presence in QC Econ
Modernized qc society
Masters in our own house
Criminal laws
Actions between individuals and the state
Does the judge always have the final say?
No
What was the outcome of Bill 101
It made French the only official language in QC
Evacuation during WWII?
Dunkirk
During the Cold War, over what military issue did Pearson and Diefenbaker disagree?
The presence of nuclear weapons on Canadian soil
Failure or Meech lake accord lead to?
Bouchard created Bloc
Is the criminal code re written annually to change laws?
Yes
What was the Avro arrow?
Fighter jet
Why did stocks collapse in NL
Federal mishandling of fisheries
Why did Canada cancel Avro arrow
Increased dependency on U.S. military
What does NDP support
Tax large corporations
Funding for education and healthcare
Minority rights
Which group was denied rights after WWII?
Canadian merchant navy
Canadian troops assist in securing a foothold in Europe June 1944
Normandy
Canadian troops successfully overtake this European town but high casualties
Ortona
