Extractions: ARE NEWSDAYS Every Tuesday, find a full page of City of Kingston "news you can use" in Kingston This Week. Download an electronic copy (PDF) now. Sir John A. Macdonald RELATED LINKS COUNCIL SALUTES Kingston's municipal politicians offer a tribute to Macdonald during birthday Council meeting. RESTING PLACE The famous Cataraqui Cemetary is a veritable Who's Who of Kingston's past. Born in Glasgow, Scotland on January 11, 1815, John Alexander Macdonald emigrated to Canada with his parents at age five. Macdonald attended the Midland Grammar and the John Cruickshank School in Kingston before articling with George Mackenzie, a Kingston lawyer. Mackenzie was so impressed with Macdonald that he sent him to open a law office in Napanee. When Mackenzie died in 1835, Macdonald returned to Kingston to open his own legal practice. In 1836, he was called to the bar. By 1843, Macdonald's law office had become one of the busiest in Canada. The following year, he was appointed as a city councillor. In 1844 Macdonald decided to run for a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Canada, which then consisted of Canada West (formerly Upper Canada) and Canada East (formerly Lower Canada, now Quebec). The two colonies were divided by nationality, with English prominent in the West, and French in the east. Both colonies voted separately and each named a Premier. Macdonald won by a large majority and was elected as the Conservative (Tory) representative for Kingston.
Extractions: 3)Brian Mulroney Welcome to Canuck Quips! Canuck Quips highlights the Great Canadian funny bone! Jokes humour trivia Canadianisms and quotes about Canada . The Canadian related content is displayed for a while and then moved to the permanent archive pages as new jokes and cartoons become available. "Near where I live there's a viaduct
Louis Riel, Famous Canadian Rebel Louis Riel famous Canadian. If you happen to know the condemned man was LouisRiel and remember that it was prime minister Sir John A. Macdonald who http://www.r-go.ca/pages/Riel.htm
Extractions: In few other countries would a national hero be so neglected. In comparing Macdonald to Washington it is probably safe to say that Sir John played a greater role in forging the Canadian nation state than Washington did in determining the nature of his United States. In addition, Macdonald was the more interesting personality. The irony is that the interesting human aspects of Macdonald's personality have been allowed to obscure the true greatness of the man. Britain will never forget her Cromwell, her Pitt and her Disraeli. The hero whose name we add to our list of immortals, John Alexander Macdonald, had much of the force of an Oliver Cromwell, some of the compacting and conciliating tact of a William Pitt, the sagacity of a William Gladstone, and some of the shrewdness of a Benjamin Disraeli. To read the biography of John Alexander Macdonald is, essentially, to read a "new world biography."
Biographies Of Kim Campbell, Roberta Bondar And Dr. Jean Augustine biographies of Marie Jacquelin de la Tour and Jeanne Mance woman to be electedas the Parliamentary Secretary for the prime Minister of Canada. http://www.thestudy.qc.ca/highschool/Departments/CompSci/swork/web/cwomen/pages/
Extractions: Biographies of Kim Campbell, Roberta Bondar and Dr. Jean Augustine Homepage The Famous Five 10 Firsts The Dates When Canadian Women Got The Right To Vote ... About Me Kim Campbell Kim Campbell was born on March 10, 1947. She was a temporary Prime Minister in Canada. She was the first woman to be one. Roberta Bondar Roberta Bondar was born on December 4, 1945. At a young age, she was fascinated by science and space, therefore she continued her studies in those categories. She was the first Canadian woman aboard in a space shuttle to space and the second Canadian to be space. She was part of the Discovery space shuttle mission as a payload specialist who did various experiments on board. Dr. Jean Augustine Dr. Jean Augustine was born in 1937 . She was the first African-Canadian woman to be elected as the Parliamentary Secretary for the Prime Minister of Canada. Dr. Jean Augustine was born in 1937 . She was the first African-Canadian woman to be elected as the Parliamentary Secretary for the Prime Minister of Canada. by Karen Fung
Canadian Educators And Education Resources a large number of web sites that specialize in biographical material on canadians.First Among Equals The prime Minister in Canadian Life and Politics http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/canedweb/educators.html
Famous Canadians This library also has the following biographical resources that may be usefulfor this famous canadians Theme Page has links to sites where you can find http://chci.wrdsb.on.ca/library/1chc2dif.htm
Extractions: February 2005 To begin your assignment, click on the "Instructions" button, and continue from there. R. Payette In this assignment each student will be researching any famous Canadian of his/her choice who has had an impact on Canadian history from the turn of the 20th century to the present day. Politicians, inventors, actors/actresses, musicians, authors, sports figures, etc., are all possibilities. Keep in mind that the more current your famous Canadian is, the more difficult the assignment will be due to a lack of information. During the first library period students are encouraged to select a Canadian of their choice and begin the process of researching the relevant information. As soon as you have selected a Canadian, indicate your choice to your teacher. There are three kinds of resources you can use for completing your research on this assignment:
Digital Termpapers: Term Papers On Biographies Category of Term Papers and Essays on biographies. This term paper is on SirWilfrid Laurier prime Minister of Canada Sir Wilfrid Laurier By Ritchie http://www.digitaltermpapers.com/Biographies6.html
Extractions: Term Papers Count: Home Join Login Sign Out ... Contact for: Term Paper Categories Select Category American History Anatomy Physiology Animal Science Anthropology Architecture Arts Astronomy Aviation Beauty Biographies Book Reports Business Computers Creative Writing Current Events Economics Education Engineering English Environmental Ethics European History Foreign Languages Geography Government Politics Health History Human Sexuality Legal Issues Marketing Mathematics Medicine Miscellaneous Movies Television Music Mythology Philosophy Physics Poetry Political Science Psychology Religion Science Shakespeare Social Issues Sociology Speech Sports Recreation Supernatural Technology Theater Zoology Member Services Home Join Login Sign Out ... Contact Us Albert E This term paper is on Albert E Albert E March 14 1879 - April 18 1955 Born Ulm, Germany. Died Princeton, USA. Albert Einstein was a very famous Scientist, he was mostly famous for his theory of Relativity. In 1894 Einstein's family moved to Milan and Einstein decided officially Herman Melville: A Biography And Analysis This term paper is on Herman Melville: A Biography And Analysis Throughout American history, very few authors have earned the right to be called great. Herman Melville is one of these few. His novels and poems have been enjoyed world wide for over a century, and he has earned Alcohol And Society
Sir John Alexander Macdonald His ministers also changed offices, and this incident in Canadian politics is He remained prime minister until 1873, when his government resigned on the http://www.famousamericans.net/sirjohnalexandermacdonald/
Extractions: Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography, edited by James Grant Wilson, John Fiske and Stanley L. Klos. Six volumes, New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1887-1889 and 1999. StanKlos.com warns that these 19th Century biographies contain errors and bias. We rely on volunteers to edit the historic biographies on a continual basis. If you would like to edit this biography please submit a rewritten biography in text form . If acceptable, the new biography will be published above the 19th Century Appleton's Cyclopedia Biography citing the volunteer editor. Virtual American Biographies Over 30,000 personalities with thousands of 19th Century illustrations, signatures, and exceptional life stories. Virtualology.com welcomes editing and additions to the biographies. To become this site's editor or a contributor Click Here or e-mail Virtualology here A B C ... Z
National Anthem: O Canada The famous Canadian choral conductor Augustus Stephen Volt said of him I became The prime Minister, the Right Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King, http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/sc-cs/anthem_e.cfm
Extractions: O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Summary "O Canada" was proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée, a well-known composer; French lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The song gained steadily in popularity. Many English versions have appeared over the years. The version on which the official English lyrics are based was written in 1908 by Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir. The official English version includes changes recommended in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Commons. The French lyrics remain unaltered.
Famous, Should Be Famous, And Infamous Canadians: Abram Kean famous, should be famous, and infamous canadians Search this site When thenPrime Minister of Newfoundland, James Winter, formed the Department of http://www.almostfabulous.com/canadians/name/k/keanabram.php
Extractions: Abram Kean began fishing at age thirteen and within ten years, he was commanding his own fishing schooner. Over the next sixty years, he would set records for sealing, become involved in politics, and be considered by many as responsible for the worst sealing disaster in Newfoundland's history. In 1889, Kean became the captain of his own sealing ship, the Wolf. That year, on a trip lasting eleven days, he brought home 26,912 pelts. In 1910, while in charge of the Florizel, Kean brought in a load totalling 49,069 pelts, a record that would stand for twenty-three years. By 1934, his career total reached one million pelts and his many accolades included the Order of the British Empire.
Canada World View - Issue 10 - Winter 2001 - Pierre Elliott Trudeau prime Minister Trudeau performing his famous pirouette prime Minister Trudeauperforming For a more detailed biography of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, visit http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canada-magazine/issue10/10t5-en.asp
Extractions: Prime Minister Trudeau at the opening of the Tulip Festival in Ottawa, May 17, 1968 Last fall saw a public outpouring of grief in Canada at the passing of Pierre Elliott Trudeau. For those with long enough memories, it brought to mind "Trudeaumania"-the tidal wave of enthusiasm that swept the charismatic leader into the Prime Ministership with a majority government in the 1968 elections. The event marked the opening of a new chapter in Canadian history. With their resounding electoral victory, Trudeau and his government had every right to assume that Canadians had given them a mandate for change. They embarked on a full-scale re-examination of public policy, and no element was too entrenched or hallowed by tradition to escape critical re-appraisal. One part of the process was a revamping of Canadian foreign policy, with Trudeau taking a personal hand. In a statement announcing the review, the government gave notice that Canada would no longer act as "an international boy scout," that its national interests would henceforth come first and that Canadian foreign policy would be "the extension abroad of national policies." In itself, this stance was not unconventional. But the changes it heralded were, reflecting Trudeau's left-of-centre political philosophy, his distrust of Cold War attitudes, and his conviction that Canada could and should pursue a more independent path in world affairs. More fundamentally, the stance expressed Trudeau's innate inclination to take nothing for granted, to question existing facts and to return to first principles in doing so.
Wilfrid Laurier Biography His most famous quotation comes from a speech given to the Canadian Club of Laurier is also the personal hero of recent Canadian prime Minister Jean http://www.biographybase.com/biography/Laurier_Wilfrid.html
Extractions: Often considered one of Canada's great statesmen and the first francophone prime minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier is well known for his policies of conciliation and nation building. He argued for an English-French partnership in Canada. "I have had before me as a pillar of fire," he said, "a policy of true Canadianism, of moderation, of reconciliation." Before joining the Liberals, Laurier was a member of the radical Rouge wing of Quebec politics. He became disenchanted with extremism and ideology, and was a key player in uniting Les Rouges of Quebec with the Clear Grits and Reformers of Ontario into what is now the Liberal Party of Canada. Distinguished by his debonair charm and intellect, Laurier was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1874, serving briefly in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie as Minister of Inland Revenue. Chosen as leader of the Liberal Party in 1887, he gradually built up his party's strength with his personal following in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada. He led the Liberal Party to victory in 1896 and remained prime minister until 1911.
The Biography Channel In Canada :: (none) Connections features an incredible lineup of biographies all linked together famous Faces takes viewers beyond the headlines with a look at some of the http://www.thebiographychannel.ca/
Extractions: Profile of the Hollywood star who spent 3 years on TV's "Another World" before hitting it big with his portrayal of mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas". Liotta, who was adopted and was always curious about his biological parents, finally met his birth mother, who told him she had given him up to give him a better life. BILL CLINTON
Canada Online - Profiles John Turner, prime Minister of Canada in 1984 biography, professional and Profile of Joe Clark, prime Minister of Canada 1979-80 - biography, http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/p_2.htm
Pierre Trudeau Over 16 years with Trudeau as prime minister, Canada s national debt skyrocketedby 1200 per cent, from $17 billion to more than $200 billion. http://www.canadahistory.com/sections/politics/Pierre_Trudeau.htm
Extractions: CBC NEWS ONLINE In December 1999, Pierre Elliott Trudeau was named top Canadian newsmaker of the 20th century. He finished ahead of prime ministers Mackenzie King, Lester Pearson, Wilfrid Laurier and Brian Mulroney, all of whom made the top ten. Think what you will of the century-ending poll, but no one will ever will remember the man as Pierre Who. At the turn of the century, he had been out of office 15 years. He had recently lost his son, Michel, who was killed in November 1998 at the age of 23 when an avalanche carried him into a glacial lake in British Columbia. At the memorial service weeks later, Trudeau looked gaunt, almost skeletal, in his grief. The following year, on October 18, Pierre Elliott Trudeau turned 80. In his prime, Trudeau was exciting, charismatic, sexy. He drove sports cars, wore capes, ascots and floppy hats, and always the signature red rose in his lapel. He slid down bannisters, canoed in white-water rapids, did pirouettes behind the Queen's back at Buckingham Palace. He made politics fashionable for the upbeat Sixties generation that emerged from the sleepy 1950s. He dated some of the most interesting women in the world singer Barbra Streisand, movie star Margot Kidder, classical guitarist Liona Boyd. At the age of 52, he married Margaret Sinclair, the beautiful 22-year-old he had met while vacationing in Tahiti.
Senator Munson's Biography Jim Munson has been recently appointed to the Senate of Canada. Director ofCommunications in the Office of the prime Minister of Canada. http://sen.parl.gc.ca/jmunson/english/bio_page_e.htm
Extractions: Senator Jim Munson This key position required him to apply his well-developed skills in relationship building, collaboration and diplomacy with senior government leaders, the media, both national and international and the public. His intimate knowledge of the functioning of media, politics and public affairs as well as his intuitive approach to building rapport in the world of politics have proved key in providing Prime Minister Jean Chrétien with highly successful strategic advice and direction. His answer to why his approach is so successful: Engage! In this position he led a large team of public affairs and communications staff in developing communications strategies in support of government initiatives and political and public issues. He was a member of the PMO Senior Staff team. As Director, he was responsible for all aspects of planning and management of the delivery of critical communications and public affairs services. He was responsible for the on-going management of financial and human resources: setting goals, giving direction, budgeting, assessing performance, evaluating. From June to October 2002, he was Special Communications Advisor to the Prime Minister.
Canadian History Resources Acting prime Minister for 2 days in 1958.She died on November 13, 2004 at age 99 . The Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online Exploration of the http://www.canadainfolink.ca/history.htm
Extractions: CANADIAN HISTORY THIS SITE WILL BE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AS OF JUNE 1, 2005. Town Clock - Halifax, Nova Scotia Prince Edward, Duke of Kent had the clock built with money raised by public donations. It cost 500 pounds and was manufactured by the House of Vulliamy, of London. The clock officially began keeping time for the garrison on Oct. 20, 1803. Prince Edward was the fourth son of George III and the father of Queen Victoria. He stayed in Canada on military duties from 1791-98 and from 1799-1800. New France - New Horizons - On French Soil in America T he Congres Mondial: check these sites www.Acadie400.ca www.stecroix2004.org The Acadian flag is based on the French tri-color representing the origins of the Acadians. The yellow star is symbolic of the Acadian patron saint, the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption. Acadians chose their patron saint in 1881, confirmed by decree by Pope Pius XI on January 19, 1938. Ellen Louks Fairclough- first female federal cabinet minister More information and here , too Born in Hamilton, Jan 28, 1905. An M.P. from 1950, she was the first woman federal minister (June 21,1957), serving as Secretary of State ( 52-year-old accountant and member for Hamilton West), Minister of Citizenship and later as Postmaster General. Acting Prime Minister for 2 days in 1958.She died on November 13, 2004 at age 99.
Goodread Biography Series A Biography of Wilder Penfield By Jefferson Lewis AVAILABLE The life of theworldfamous Canadian surgeon and scientist acclaimed by critics from coast http://www.formac.ca/show_category.php?id=57&tier=2
Homework Sites - Teens @ Burlington Public Library -- An excellent site for Canadian biographical information from Library and Archives First Among Equals the prime Minister in Canadian Life and Politics http://www.bpl.on.ca/bplteens/links/linkshomewk.htm
Extractions: This site is has been designed for students and teachers of Canadian studies, history and law, but will also be useful to researchers and anyone else interested in Canada's past. This site is about the history of Canada through the words of the men and women who shaped the nation. Canada's SchoolNet: Learning Resources
