Canadian History 11- Specific Curriculum Outcomes (SCO's)

Unit III Governance

How have governments in the past and present been reflective of Canadian society? 

• demonstrate an understanding of how pre-contact and post contact First Nations governing structures and practices were reflective of their societies

-         analyse the values and perspectives of selected First Nations

-         describe the governing structures and practices created by these societies

-         explain how these structures reflect the values and perspectives of these First Nations

-         analyse the impact of treaties on the governing structures of selected societies

• demonstrate an understanding of how and why competing French, British, and American governing philosophies merged in BNA

-         explain how the governance of New France reflected the Ancien Regime of France and the realities of colonial life

-         explain how the governance of in colonies of  England’s America reflected the political struggles in England at that time

-         analyse the effect of British policy in BNA as a result of the conquest of Quebec and the arrival of the Loyalists

• analyse how emerging political and economic structures led to Confederation

-         analyse how colonial governing structures led to a series of struggles for political reform in BNA

-         identify and analyse the political and economic development of the 1850’s and the 1860’s that created a need for significant political change

-         analyse the process and leadership that created the Canadian confederation (1864-68)

-         identify and explain who was and was not empowered in these political processes (people, groups, provinces)

-         analyse the new governance structure for Canada (BNA Act)

• evaluate the evolution of federalism in Canada from Confederation to Patriation

-         explain the origins, goals, and effects of the Indian Act on First Nations of Canada

-         identify and explain selected events and people in the evolution of Canadian federalism and explain their impact

-         identify and explain significant socio-economic changes (e.g., roads, highways, education, health care, social safety net,) and analyse their affect on federal-provincial relations.

• analyse the shift from a traditional two party system to a multi-party process in post Confederation Canada

-         analyse the roles played by regionalism, economics, class alienation, and empowerment in the creation of third parties

-         advance and defend a hypothesis as to whether Canada is better served by a two-party system or a multi-party system

-         identify various ways outside the party system Canadians can and have been politically active

• demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the Canadian constitution

-         compare the 1867 Constitution (BNA Act) with the 1982 constitution in terms of key components and purpose

-         examine and analyse various perspectives regarding selected issues of constitutional reform (e.g., desire for constitutional recognition, amending formula, division of powers)