The Alberta Online Encyclopedia argues that western alienation had historical roots in John A. McDonald’s national plan which viewed settlement in the west as a means to support manufacturing development in central Canada. The entry claims that feelings of western regional subordination have been a constant in Canadian development history. (
http://www.abheritage.ca/albertans/perspectives/iss_alienation.html
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The Canadian Museum of Civilization’s presentation on The History of the Vote in Canada explores the evolution of representative democracy and universal suffrage over a 250 year period. The site contains a comprehensive bibliography, an annotated timeline, games, and an excerpt from the book covering electoral history from 1920 to 1997. (
http://www.civilization.ca/hist/elections/el_000_e.html
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This Elections Canada website outlines the history of the federal electoral system from 1867. It discusses changes to the formula for determining ‘representation by population’ that were made over time to accommodate regional and political interests. (
http://www.elections.ca/SCRIPTs/fedrep/federal_e/red/representation_e.htm
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G. Laing’s clear presentation on the Royal Commission in the Canadian Encyclopedia discusses reasons for its establishment, reactions to it in French and English Canada, and the major pieces of legislation that were passed in response to the Commission’s findings. (
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0000741
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The Canadian Space Agency website presents views of the agency’s programs and activities for different audiences, such as the scientific community, educators, or students. Through these portals, visitors may access material on the Canadarm, Dextre and Radarsat-2 technologies. (
http://www.space.gc.ca/eng/default.asp
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