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Building a Life in Canada courses:
How the past created the present
What the course is about
This course uses stories to explore important events from Canada’s past, and how it shaped its culture, public systems, and everyday life today. You'll learn how history still influences the way people think, live, and interact in modern Canada.
Time allocation:
2:05 hours of videos
+ 20-40 min. of independent activity


What you will gain
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Familiarize with major historical milestones and their implications on life in Canada today.
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Gain understanding of the ways our history impacted the ways public systems (healthcare, education, social services, etc.) are built and operate.
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Gain understanding of the ways our history impacted values, beliefs, and what “normal” behaviours look like in Canada.
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