Birth in Gunfire: Vimy and the Birth of Canada

Sam Routley

Newmarket, Ontario

‘The post World War One world saw the beginning of organization of Canadian nationalism.’

Commemorating The Battle Of Vimy Ridge

Rahee Shah

Toronto, Ontario

‘The battle of Vimy Ridge deserves the most commemoration for contributing in the establishment of making Canada independent.’

Forging a Nation: The Battle of Vimy Ridge

Karman Cheema

Brampton, Ontario

‘[Vimy Ridge] gave Canada momentum towards achieving independence and self-determination’

On the Origins of Canada

Kyle Fitzgerald

Oshawa, Ontario

‘At Vimy, Canada separated itself from its colonial roots, earning an individual signature on the armistice treaty’

The "True" Origin of Canada

Bushra Sajjad

Brampton, Ontario

‘no sole event in Canada’s history deserves to be designated as its “true” origin.’

The "True" Origin of Canada

Carmen Li

Markham, Ontario

‘Treaties and agreements formed as a consequence of the war [of 1812] enabled Confederation and the formation of Canada to occur.’

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