Winning Essays

Project Year
Project Question
Province

The Vote that Broke the Silence

Jennifer Tan

Victoria, British Columbia

I chose this question because I admire women who worked hard to be noticed and listened to at a time when the world was dominated by men.

Turning a New Leaf

Daniel Do

Wilfred Laurier has been without a doubt, one of Canada’s greatest politicians. His now bold claim r, British Columbia

I love being able to cultivate arguments from multiple perspectives―it allows the reader to arrive to their own conclusions.

Upon Arrival: A Review of Immigrant Experiences

Samuel Knight

Gibsons, British Columbia

I chose this question because I wanted to know more about how immigrants were treated when they arrived in Canada.

Validity of Laurier's Statement

Daniel Yan

Vancouver, British Columbia

My favorite parts of history are how Canada fits into the global community and comparing our past with the histories of other countries.

Women's Suffrage in the Prairies

Cindy Zhou

West Vancouver, British Columbia

I have always been passionate about women's rights and saw this essay as an opportunity to investigate women's suffrage in Canada.

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