Canada's Maple Leaf Flag: A Reflection of Society

Bill Shu

Markham, Ontario

The Maple Leaf Flag of Canada is a magnificently symbolic representation of the nation, with an interesting background story.

Canadian Aboriginals Deserve More than an Apology

Cara Campbell

Erin, Ontario

‘Canadian government […] needs to take responsibility for the atrocious things that the past Canadian government did to the Aboriginals’

Canadian Heroes: Nation Builders or Terrorists?

Gordon Lee

Richmond Hill, Ontario

I enjoy exploring questions of Canadian identity.

Canadian Human Rights Act

Clayton Thornburrow

London, Ontario

I chose this question because I was able to incorporate my own ideas and get creative.

Canadian International Peacekeeping

Emmett Bisbee

Innisfil, Ontario

‘It is Canada’s responsibility, as a nation of privilege, to ensure that international peacekeeping is a priority.’

Canadian Women and War: Thriving in a Man's World

Jovana Pajovic

Mississauga, Ontario

From confederation, Canada has changed a lot. Learning history helps me better understand how we live the way we do today.

Show all essays