Political Science

This essay explores the history of political events and their impact on the present state of Canada. It discusses the role of Quebec, indigenous communities, and immigrants in shaping Canadian politics. It also highlights the challenges faced by the Canadian government and the need for reforms. The essay delves into the values and culture that influence Canadian democracy and examines the old practices of political advocacy and litigation. Finally, it discusses the future prospects and measures to ensure a better political future for Canada.

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Introduction
Aiming to generate a fair and comprehensive view about the history of political events
and their importance in shaping the present state of Canada, this essay will endeavor to
emphasize upon the various aspects of political and societal changes. This essay will endeavor to
argue for the fact that political and social changes mould the working of Canadian society. It will
also argue for the fact that the Canadian government and society needs to inculcate various
changes to concretize the vision of a better future. The following paragraphs will endeavor to
throw light on the myriad aspects related to concepts such as the Canadian culture, politics and
the role of Quebec and indigenous section on the prevalent political scenario.
It is seen that Canada’s evolution in terms of politics has shaped the prevalent and present
state of Canada. Recent studies reveal that the political struggle of Canada is astride with racist
ideologies. The contemporary Canadian politics is a result of the historical political
developments. Studies reveal the idea that the independence of Canada has been achieved by the
sheer evolution of political systems. This is reflected in the contemporary politics of Canada
where the Prime Minister is the most powerful person (Elect.ca). In addition to this, it is also
seen that the contemporary aspect of the Prime Minister choosing the Senators is the result of the
gradual political developments and evolution.
In order to develop and implement changes as well as reforms to achieve better future
prospects in Canada, it is essential to develop the existing policies and ideologies. In order to
concretize the vision of a better and prosperous Canada, reforms are necessary in the government
and politics. The improvement that needs to be inculcated is the aspect of empowered
representatives. This refers to the shift in the concentration from vesting power upon the political

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parties to the Member of Parliaments. This can ensure the proper division of powers. Further, the
improvement in the inculcation of the perspectives of the Canadians in the processes of the
government and politics can assist in ensuring the democratic nature of Canada (Dubois and
Heather). This can assist in the development of transparent politics and increase the participation
of people. These reforms can be said to be intrinsic to the development of the Canadian politics
and government for the purpose of future developments.
The challenges that are faced by the Canadian government are myriad. The Canadian
political community faces challenges that need to be overcome by the adoption of necessary
reforms and policies. The challenges faced by the Canadian government point towards the idea
that Canada undergoes and faces the challenge of entrenched poverty as well as unemployment
(Raphael). In addition to this, the Canadian political system as well as the government faces the
constitutional challenge that points towards the idea that Canadian citizens are gradually losing
their belief in the Canadian government’s ability to maintain a proper social and safe political
environment (Nunkoo). Needless to say, these issues need to be addressed and erased to ensure
the greater future prospects of Canada.
Discussion
It has to be accepted that Canada needs to adopt relevant reforms to improve the existing
situation related to the politics and governance. The concept of ‘values’ and ‘culture’ are
intrinsic to the politics and governance in Canada (Webster, Cheryl and Anthony). Studies are
emblematic of the fact that the amalgamation of ‘culture’ and ‘values’ plays an important role in
the Canadian democracy. The Canadian values believe in egalitarian society with every person
being treated as equal in society (Chagnon and Francois). In addition to this, the Canadian
culture and value also believes in the perpetration of diversity as well as multiculturalism

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through the inculcation of immigrants (Bevelander and Pendakur). Thirdly, the Canadian culture
also focusses on the idea of political correctness. Canadians hardly indulge in uttering statements
that can hurt the sentiments of any community. Fourthly, Canadians also believe in and exhibit
the values of regionalism. This refers to the manner in which the citizens and the various regions
observe the integrity by specializing in various activities. It can also be said that these constitute
the core values of Canadian democracy. Governmental insights reveal that the Canadian
democracy permits various cultural, ethnic and indigenous groups to participate in the
democratic processes and to voice their opinions (Lop.parl.ca). It has to be accepted that there
are certain threats that can disrupt the functioning of the Canadian democracy, values and
culture. Governmental data unearths the idea that Canadian democracy, values and culture faces
the external cyber threat (Canadian Centre for Cyber Security). It reveals that the cyber
espionage upon Canada can disrupt the democratic stance of the country. Cyber espionage is
chiefly directed at political leaders and parties to barge into the various sensitive information. In
order to stop this, the Canadian government needs to adopt strict measures to delete the cases of
any kind of surreptitious attacks on the confidential Canadian culture and values. Further,
multiculturalism and immigration act as a threat for Canadian culture and values because various
cases of infiltration and Islamist terrorism threatens the prevalent cultural values. In order to stop
this, the Canadian government needs to adopt strict laws.
The influence of Quebec, ethnic and indigenous and immigrant population upon the
contemporary politics is concrete and tangible. The influence of Quebec nationalism can be felt
on the Canadian politics (McGregor and Spicer). Quebec nationalism has influenced Canadian
politics in a manner that Quebec has been given a special status amidst the confederation. Most
importantly, the bilingualism in Canada is the result of the inherent political structure in Quebec.

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The Aboriginal Political Organizations serve to exert influence upon the local and national
bodies in Canada. This political organization is emblematic of the historical development that
has been influencing the current trends in Canadian politics. It is also seen that the aboriginal
population affects Canadian politics in a comprehensive manner. The contemporary Canadian
politics is based on the factor of concrete negotiation with the aboriginal community (Alcantara
and Spicer). Negotiations regarding Land Claims is reflected upon the contemporary politics and
governance of Canada. The historical practice of the participation of the Aboriginals in the
political processes of Canada has trickled to the present day. In addition to this, it is also seen
that the population of immigrants also influence the Canadian politics and governance. History is
evident of the fact that the Irish immigrants were seen to steal the jobs of others. However, the
situation has changed in the present scenario. The immigrant children in Canada are seen to
perform in a better manner. Likewise, the immigrants influence the contemporary political
culture of Canada. The aspect of voting is intrinsic to the economic prosperity of the immigrants.
Over the passage of years, the influence of these external factors have shaped the development of
Canadian politics. It can be said that the future influence of these external factors will continue
shaping the picture of Canadian political scenario. The future might witness Canada successfully
collating the various factors to achieve the ideal future prospects.
A closer look at the Canadian politics will project that the old practices of political
advocacy as well as litigation continues to be present and to shape the political scenario in
Canada (Guo and Gregory). The idea of political advocacy refers to the manner in which the
governmental policies and ideas are communicated with the public. The Canadian Advocacy
Network serves to propagate the ideas and policies of the government (Can-rcp.ca). In addition
to this, the old practice of litigation has also trickled down to the present situation. Studies reveal

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that the Attorney General is responsible for the maintenance of the litigation practices that refers
to the innumerable law suits as well as proceedings (Justice.gc.ca). It can be said that these old
influences serve to shape the social as well as the political nature of the country.
It can be said that the Canadian government and society will try to inculcate new issues
such as regular participation of the citizens in the political affairs of Canada. This will help in the
development of the existing issues and policies. Participation of citizens on a regular basis will
help in the accentuation of the transparency in the various political processes. The new issue that
can be introduced is the aspect of transparent democratic proceedings that inculcates the aspect
of the citizens’ views on the measures to prevent cyber espionage.
Conclusion
After analyzing the above-discussed ideas, it can be concluded that the prevalent political
as well as the social situation in Canada is a result of the historical evolution. It can also be
concluded that the Canadian democracy and cultural values suffers from external threats that
need to be curbed. In conclusion, it can also be said that Canada is influenced by the external
forces such as Quebec politics bilingualism and needs to incorporate concrete measures to meet
the future needs.

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