Week 9 Flashcards
List 3 Indigenous groups in Quebec.
- Iroquoian
- Algonquin
- Inuit
List 3 actions taken to support the transition to the low carbon economy in Quebec.
- Mining transition to minerals that are used in low carbon tech
- Establishment of renewable energy sources, wind turbines, solar panels, etc
- Plan for a green economy by 2030
Describe the Oka Crisis.
- took place in 1990 and lasted 78 days
- standoff between Mohawk people and authorities
- a golf course was being constructed on sacred Mohawk burial grounds, caused Mohawk people to step in on construction
- the building was cancelled and the land was bought by the federal government but was not given to the Mohawk people
Describe the seigneurial system.
- properties along St Lawrence river for access to water transportation
- properties are long and skinny
Describe the Quite Revolution.
- occurred in 1960s
- Quebecois nationalism, push to replace English institutions with French ones
- Catholic Church no longer controlled education and health care
Identify 3 mega-projects in Quebec.
- James Bay Hydro Megaproject
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List 3 Indigenous groups in Ontario.
- Algonquin
- Iroquoian
- Inuit
List the 3 Ontarios.
- Resource Dependent North
- Urban Industrial South
- Cottage country
Identify the federal legislation that cemented Ontario’s position as the financial heartland of Canada.
The Bank Act of 1871.
Describe the issues associated with the development of the Ring of Fire and the relationship with Indigenous people.
- exploration and extraction of thousands of mineral deposits in Ontario
- raised tensions between Matawa FN due to their traditional land being used
- caused the 2014 Ring of Fire Regional-Framework Agreement, which outlined communication from the nations to the government, and provides support for the nations
Describe 10 features associated with the Resource Dependent North.
- Limited transportation routes
- Small settlements close to resources
- Resource dependent
- Settlements have only basic necessities and services
- Rich mineral deposits
- Single industry settlements (ie only copper mining near settlement)
Describe 10 features associated with the Urban Industrial South.
- Settlements are closer together
- Ports used to receive resources from northern Ontario
- Close in proximity to major industrial regions in US
- Great Lakes and St Lawrence provides major shipping routes
- Extensive transportation
- Extensive industrial development
- Banking hubs
- Branch plant economy
Describe the US-Canada Auto Pact and how it shaped Ontario over time.
- signed in 1965
- advantageous for Canada
- involved Canada in the US auto industry
- limited tariffs for Canada
Describe 5 key aspects of the conflict in cottage country.
- Seasonal use
- Environmental and traffic pressures
- Pressure to convert summer cottages into full time homes
- Younger retirees
Describe 6 outcomes of amalgamation in Ontario.
- Pressure on local gov to pay welfare expenses
- Pressure on local gov to fully pay for several facilities (housing, public health, special care, public transit, airports, etc.)
- Aging infrastructure in need of reconstruction
- Province pushing growth mandates but providing no help with said mandates
