Canada as a Maturing Nation: Role Play / SGA

The final role-play and SGA will cover the broad themes of the period following World War II. Specifically, we will examine the impact of the baby boom on Canada’s culture, society a, economy and politics. The role-play / SGA will also examine the threat of the Cold War and the conflicts between Quebec and Canada.

THEME 1: Canadian Identity

• Famous Canadians
• Contribution of government agencies to the Canadian identity

(NFB, CBC, Heritage Canada)

THEME 2: Technology

· Impact of telecommunications and the Internet

· Canadian inventors

· Technological and medical advances that have impacted Canadians

THEME 3: French-English Relation

• Bilingualism, October Crisis, Referendum, Meech Lake and Charlottetown Accord.

THEME 4: Peacekeeping and the Cold War

• Peacekeeping missions, spy games, Igor Gouzenko
• Canada’s role in the Cold War

THEME 5: Canadian-American Relations

• St. Lawrence Seaway, Auto Pact
• Effect of Auto Pact, FTA, NAFTA on Canadian development

THEME 6: Baby Boom

• Urbanization, immigration, and immigrant contributions, suburbs
• Government role in shaping Canadian culture (CRTC), promotion of resource development, protection of freedom of information etc.

The final role-play (SGA) will take the form of a Radio Show. Each group will present a radio show that has a story about each of the themes listed above. It is not necessary to tape the radio show, but you can choose this option. Costumes are not necessary, but music and should effects will enhance your radio show.