Sir John Alexander Macdonald Sir John Alexander Macdonald, first prime minister of Canada (1867–73, 1878–91), lawyer, businessman, politician, (born 10 or 11 Jan 1815 in Glasgow, Scotland; died 6 June 1891 in Ottawa). Sir John Alexander Macdonald Sir John Alexander Macdonald, first prime minister of Canada (1867–73, 1878–91), lawyer, businessman, politician, (born 10 or 11 Jan 1815 in Glasgow, Scotland; died 6 June 1891 in Ottawa). John Alexander Macdonald was the dominant creative mind which produced the British North America Act and the union of provinces which became Canada. As the first prime minister of Canada, he oversaw the expansion of the Dominion from sea to sea. His government dominated politics for a half century and set policy goals for future generations of political leaders. Early Life and Education Macdonald's personal papers provide insight into his life, but his exact birth date remains a mystery. Early Career At age 15 Macdonald began to article with a prominent Kingston lawyer. Personal Life Legacy
premiers ministres William Lyon Mackenzie King, prime minister of Canada 1921–26, 1926–30 and 1935–48 (born 17 December 1874 in Berlin [Kitchener], ON; died 22 July 1950 in Kingsmere, QC [near Ottawa, ON]). William Lyon Mackenzie King, prime minister of Canada 1921–26, 1926–30 and 1935–48 (born 17 December 1874 in Berlin [Kitchener], ON; died 22 July 1950 in Kingsmere, QC [near Ottawa, ON]). Leader of the Liberal Party 1919-48, and prime minister for almost 22 of those years, King was the dominant political figure in an era of major changes. Early Career in Labour and Industrial Relations King, the grandson of William Lyon Mackenzie, graduated from the University of Toronto in 1895 and studied economics at Chicago and Harvard. King was defeated in the 1911 federal election and the 1917 conscription election. Prime Minister At the 1919 Liberal convention King was appointed Laurier's successor. The Great Depression The Second World War The Liberals narrowly won the 1945 election. Controversy and Legacy
Evolution of life - ressources pour enseigner l’évolution de la vie C’est un besoin naturel de vouloir comprendre le monde dans lequel nous vivons. La biologie sur l’évolution nous aide à comprendre ces thèmes fondamentaux que sont l’histoire de la vie, l’environnement et la biodiversité. Cependant, l’évolution est un sujet complexe et très souvent mal compris. Avec Evolution of Life, le SCÉRÉN [CNDP-CRDP] propose aux enseignants des ressources originales et innovantes : films d’animation, documentaires et simulation interactives. Evolution of life a reçu le prix de la collaboration européenne au MEDEA Awards 2010, un concours qui récompense l’excellence et la créativité dans les médias éducatifs. Les documents sont diffusés en trois langues (français, anglais et allemand) sur le site internet www.evolution-of-life.com. Toutes les ressources sont gratuites et sous une licence qui permet une utilisation simple pour l’enseignement. Le site internet www.evolution-of-life.com est organisé en trois grandes rubriques :• observer ;• explorer ;• enseigner.
Sir John A. Macdonald Biography About Sir John A. Macdonald: Prime Minister of Canada: Highlights as Prime Minister: building a trans-continental railway, the Canadian Pacific Railwaybuilding a nation with the entry into Confederation of Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories (including Alberta and Saskatchewan), Manitoba, and British Columbiaopening the West for settlementcreation of the North-West Mounted Policethe Northwest Rebellion and the hanging of Louis Rielthe National Policy of tariffs against imports to protect Canadian industry Birth: January 10, 1815 in Glasgow, Scotland. Death: June 6, 1891 in Ottawa, Ontario Professions: Commercial lawyerBusinessman Political Affiliation: Liberal-ConservativeConservative Ridings (Electoral Districts): Kingston (Legislative Assembly of Province of Canada) 1844-67Kingston 1867-78, 1887-91Victoria 1878-82Carleton 1882-87 Political Career of Sir John A. John A.
le droit de vote Is our democracy in crisis? If a healthy democracy depends on the active participation of its voters, then the answer may be yes. In 2006 less than 65% of all eligible voters cast votes in the federal election. Two years earlier only 38.7% of young citizens voted in the federal election. Unit I of this web site, Getting the Vote, focuses on the issue of youth voting in Canada and tries to provide an historical explanation for the importance of voting. It raises serious questions about the future of democracy in which young people are not participating in such a basic democratic activity as voting. Unit II, Governance in Canada, examines the political process after the ballots have been counted.
Balades naturalistes John A. Macdonald John A. Macdonald AKA John Alexander Macdonald Born: 11-Jan-1815Birthplace: Glasgow, ScotlandDied: 6-Jun-1891Location of death: Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCause of death: unspecifiedRemains: Buried, Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Gender: MaleRace or Ethnicity: WhiteSexual orientation: StraightOccupation: Head of State Nationality: CanadaExecutive summary: Canadian Prime Minister, founding father Sir John Alexander Macdonald, first Premier of the Dominion of Canada, was born in Glasgow on the 11th of January 1815, the third child of Hugh Macdonald, a native of Sutherlandshire. Macdonald made his first acquaintance with public business as an alderman of Kingston. One of the first acts of the Reform government which succeeded that of which Macdonald was a member was to pass the Rebellion Losses Bill, made famous in colonial history by the fact that it brought to a crucial test the principle of responsible government.
Pêche Profonde Les océans profonds, définis par les océanographes comme la zone s’étendant au-delà de 200 mètres de profondeur représentent à eux seuls 98% de l’espace dans lequel la vie peut se développer sur terre. Le milieu profond est très mal connu de la science et quasiment inexploré. Les océans profonds avaient été jusqu’ici épargnés des perturbations humaines mais ils sont dorénavant exploités à échelle industrielle, et ce depuis plus de 30 ans, alors qu’ils ne peuvent pas et ne devraient pas l’être, pour une raison simple : leurs caractéristiques biologiques ne le permettent pas. La pêche profonde résulte directement de l’épuisement des ressources marines dans les eaux de surface. Les océans profonds sont devenus le théâtre de la plus grande tragédie des communs de notre temps. Les écosystèmes profonds sont les « victimes parfaites » : éloignés des yeux, des cœurs, isolés, muets, ils sont dévastés par les chaluts profonds sans disposer de moyens de défense ni de témoins…
John A. Macdonald Sir John Alexander Macdonald, GCB, KCMG, PC, PC (Can), QC (11 January 1815 – 6 June 1891), was the first Prime Minister of Canada (1867–1873, 1878–1891) and one of Canada's Fathers of Confederation. The dominant figure of Canadian Confederation, he had a political career which spanned almost half a century. Macdonald served 19 years as Canadian Prime Minister; only William Lyon Mackenzie King served longer. Macdonald was born in Scotland; when he was a boy his family immigrated to Kingston, Upper Canada (today in eastern Ontario). He articled with a local lawyer, who died before Macdonald qualified, and Macdonald opened his own practice, although not yet entitled to do so. Macdonald was designated as the first Prime Minister of the new nation, and served in that capacity for most of the remainder of his life, losing office for five years in the 1870s over the Pacific Scandal (corruption in the financing of the Canadian Pacific Railway). Early years, 1815–1830 Law career, 1830–1843