Taking a look at Population Growth Around the World Human Geography Taking a look at Population Growth Around the World December 9, 2013

The Master Plan PS – The Christmas Countdown Is Officially ON! Monday: Population Pyramids, and World Population Growth Tuesday: ”Standard of Living” – What does it mean, and how do we calculate it? Wednesday: Comparing Standards of Living across the Globe Thursday: Global Environmental Challenges Friday: My Experience Working in Development. PS – The Christmas Countdown Is Officially ON!

Review: Population Pyramids Worksheet A. Drawing a Population Pyramid Males Females

Review: Population Pyramids Worksheet B. Analyzing a Population Pyramid 2. Which age-sex groups are the largest and smallest? Largest Age-Sex Group: Male, age 50-54 = 3.9% Smallest Age-Sex Group: Male, age 95+ = 0.03% 3. Compare the percentage of males and females age 70+ There are more females because females live longer. 4. What noticeable/outlying age-sex groups can you identify and what historical events can their significance be attributed to? High Population aged 45-60 = THE BABY BOOMERS (born 1950s and 1960s) High Population aged 20-35 = THE BABY BOOM ECHOERS (born 1970s and 1980s)

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Louis St. Laurent (1949-1957) 1948, King retires Uncle Louis had “common touch” appealing to voters Canda’s 2nd French Prime Minister Worked hard to create a richer, more united county Re-elected in 1953 St-Laurent and his cabinet oversaw Canada's expanding international role in the postwar world. His stated desire was for Canada to occupy a social, military and economic 'middle power' role in the post-World War II world.

Uncle Louis’ Foreign Policy Oversaw the expansion of Canada’s role in post-WWII international affairs Wanted Canada to become a social, military and economic “middle power” Supported Peacekeeping in support of United Nations Hoped working multilaterally would reduce threat of US/USSR Superpowers Leading proponent of NATO (1949) Military alliance based on collective defence St-Laurent and his cabinet oversaw Canada's expanding international role in the postwar world. His stated desire was for Canada to occupy a social, military and economic 'middle power' role in the post-World War II world. Laurent appointed Lester B. Pearson as Minister of Foreign Affairs

The United Nations (pg 166) Founded in 1945 after WWII in hopes of preventing third world war At its founding, the UN had 51 member states (now there are 193) UN Peacekeeping is guided by three basic principles: Consent of the parties Impartiality Non-use of force except in self-defence

UN Member States

Early Missions UN Observer Groups: 1948 UN Temporary Commission on Korea (UNTCOK) UN wanted eye on the ground in Korea Goal was to supervise national elections 1948 UN Military Observer Group, India/Pakistan (UNTCOK) UN wanted eye on the ground in Kashmir Canadian officers sent to border of India/Pakistan 1954 UN Truth Supervision Organization (UNTSO) UN presence to discourage violence, observe Arab/Israeli tension Canadian General Tommy Burns head of mission “feeling of trying to stop a runaway truck” Shows helplessness on ground 1950-1953 Korean War Canada sends 20,000 troops (3rd largest commitment overall) Justified by Laurent and Pearson as helping UN

The Suez Crisis (pg 216) 1956 – focus on Suez Canal region in Egypt Canal was vital transportation link from Mediterranean to Red Sea Constructed in 1869 by British/French investors who were offered a 99 year operating license 10% to founders and family 15% to Egyptian Government 75% to company stockholders General Abdel Nassar begins talk of nationalizing VIDEO: Nassar Announces Nationalisation

Canada caught in the middle! New US friends not happy, but there is pressure to support old mother Britain Canada looking to restore harmony and maintain integrity of the NATO alliance Pearson puts together “Emergency International UN Force” UNEF Mission looking for soldiers not part of NATO or Warsaw Pact (No British, US, French or Soviets) Thus, Canadians become front and centre and send 1000 soldiers to the Suez region VIDEO: Canadian Flag at Suez

Four Reasons Canada becomes involved in Peacekeeping Canada had experience transporting soldiers long distances and keeping them equipped Canada had built reputation as trusted observers By diplomatic necessity – non-superpower status Peacekeeping is a popular idea, Canadians enjoy positive stereotype

Peacekeeping Today There are currently 16 UN peace operations deployed on four continents. What do you know about Canada’s role in peacekeeping today? Do you think our current PM supports the funding of Peacekeeping Missions? Video: CTV Peacekeeping Segment Article: When Did Canada Stop Being a Peacekeeping Nation? At one point, Canada

Assignment Together, with a partner, you will be asked to research a specific Canadian peacekeeping mission, and record the following data: When and where did the mission take place? What was the cause for concern? What role did Canada play in preventing/moderating the crisis? Was the mission successful? An interesting fact about the mission