The Foundations of Confederation

JaeYeon Park

Winnipeg, Manitoba

‘George-Étienne Cartier was an outstanding politician whose actions were pivotal in making it a reality.’

The Government's Responsibility

Raymond Goorbachan

Brampton, Ontario

‘As a government they should take on the full responsibility from the past to now.’

The Greatest Achievement of Confederation

James Newman

Toronto, Ontario

‘The Canadian Pacific Railway decided whether Confederation would stand or fall’

The Impact of the Catholic Church on Confederation

Esther Raji

Ottawa, Ontario

‘the support of the Catholic Church was the most significant contribution of any individual group to the cause of the confederation’

The Impact of World War 2

Fatima Malik

Pierrefonds, Quebec

‘The effects of the Second World War had far reaching implications for the majority of the world, including Canada.’

The Influence of the War of 1812 on Canada

Katie Jany

St. Catharines, Ontario

‘This conflict best defines the true origin of Canada through its confirmation of the early nation’s existence’

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