Author: slashon

Abstract:In October 1995, the people of Québec voted on a referendum that would determine their future relationship with Canada. The question was simple: "Do you agree that Québec should become sovereign after having made a formal offer to Canada?" In the end, the outcome was close but decisive: 50.58% of voters rejected sovereignty and preferred to remain part of Canada. What if they had chosen differently? Introduction:The 1995 referendum is a significant event in Canadian history. The vote on October 30, 1995, marked a turning point for Québec's future within Canada. In this article, we will explore what the world would be like if the outcome of the referendum was different. Economic Scenario: In 1995, the economy of Québec was not as strong as it is today. If they had sepa...

Do you put meat on the table? As humans, we have for hundreds of thousands of years included meat in our daily diets. We've been putting meat on our table even before we've reached the homosapien stage of evolution. It has in fact brought us to that stage of the evolution, considering how much early humans were dependant on it. So then, why is the world suddenly telling us to stop putting meat on the table? Why is there sudenly countless articles online about avoiding meat, why is there a more and more stronger global movement to become flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan? If you're like me not so long ago, you might assume that people adopt a vegetarian diet or a vegan lifestyle as a way to protest agains animal cruelty, and to fight for their rights. And honestly, you'd be right... i...

Every country has a story behind behind their flag just as they have a story behind their name. For some of them, it's obvious. Like the United Kingdom; I think it's fair to assume that the name comes from a bunch of kingdom, being united. Right? Or like France; if you're even just a little bit into history, you'll know that the name comes from an old tribe, the Franks. In fact, in German, they still say "Realm of the Franks" (Frankreich). So what about Canada. Is it the name of an ancient tribe? Does it mean maple syrup in a Native American language? ... Does it mean anything? Well, yes. Of course. If you're Canadian, it'll appear quite obvious to you. You learned it in school. And I know, because I did too. But for our fellow outsiders, "Canada" comes from the word "Kanata", which ...

In 1867, the British North America Act united three colonies - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Upper Canada (now Ontario) - under a single government. The newly formed Dominion of Canada was a British colony, with Queen Victoria serving as its head of state. Over time, Canadians gradually transformed from being British subjects to proudly claiming Canadian citizenship. The first significant step towards independence occurred in 1873 when the British Columbia colonial legislature passed a resolution advocating for responsible government and separation from Britain. This marked the beginning of Canada's journey towards self-governance. In 1880, the Dominion of Canada gained control over its own internal affairs through the passage of the British North America Act Amendments. This miles...