The Sculpting of my Identity

Kate Lehner

Toronto, Ontario

Canada’s immigration policy before the Holocaust greatly impacted me, a Jewish Canadian three generations later.

The Second World War and Canada

Taylor Madonna

Goulais, Ontario

‘World War two was a turning point in Canadian attitudes toward human rights policies, but not necessarily all human rights policies.’

The Second World War: A Critical Turning Point

Sarah Tsounis

Dundas, Ontario

‘The turning point of WWII drove human rights policies to the pinnacle of Canadian society’

The Shadow of Racism In Canadian History

Ella Nugent

Mississauga, Ontario

I think it is important to shine light on the shadows in every nation's history, as it helps make sense of why we are the way we are today.

The Significance of Change

Jenna Wu

Toronto, Ontario

I chose this question because it allowed me to express myself the best.

The Spirit of Compromise: Canada's Confederation

Patrick Weller

Douglas, Ontario

‘[Confederation] served as a peaceful metaphor for Canadians to model themselves after for generations to come.’

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