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Mary Ann Shadd, 2008.
A look at the life and work of Mary Ann Shadd and her important place in North American history.
1,651 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The following paper looks at Mary Ann Shadd and assess her important place in North American (not merely Canadian or American) history. To wit, the ensuing several pages look at Shadd's prominent role as the first Black woman in North America to edit and publish a newspaper when she brought into existence the 'Provincial Freeman' in Windsor, Ontario, during the 1850s. Moreover, the paper looks at how Shadd vehemently rejected the strictures imposed upon her by virtue of being female and black and how she self-consciously carved out for herself a very public position on a wide array of issues. To determine what precisely it was that made Mary Ann Shadd so different from so many other women, the paper begins first by looking at her upbringing in a home wherein both her parents played integral roles in the early nineteenth-century Underground Railroad. Additionally, this paper explores her education and inquires into the role Quakerism played in shaping her vigorous intellect and her determination to use "common sense" - via the written word - to awaken revulsion against slavery and racial inequality. Finally, some time is devoted to looking at her many accomplishments as a publisher and as an educator.
From the Paper
"Shadd's work as an editor and publisher is only one small part of her contribution to history - both Canadian and American. In addition to her involvement in the newspaper industry, Shadd was also a teacher who, while not even in her 30s yet, organized a school for black children in Wilmington, Delaware - the same slave-holding state her family had fled from not so many years earlier. She also somehow found time to teach in New York City, West Chester, and Norristown, Pennsylvania. More significantly, Shadd opposed school segregation and, upon arriving in Windsor, Ontario, somehow scraped together the money from bemused parents to found a private school (with her at the head of course) that, ostensibly, rejected educational segregation. "
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Immigration on the Prairies, 2008.
An analysis of the population diffusion in Canada and the prairie township system.
1,132 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the population diffusion that Canada saw with its third wave of immigration. It deals with the changes in migration policy and land tenure that allowed this diffusion during Canada's third wave of immigration and specifically focuses on immigration on the prairies. The paper then discusses the prairie township system and how they worked in Canada.
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"With respect to the results of this process for the settlement landscape of the prairies, the most striking consequence was that townships were often organized into small micro-cultures, in order to encourage and facilitate immigration and homesteading. As I discussed in my previous paper, the government was inclined to promote immigration by a variety of cultural groups, such as "Mennonite settlers from Ukraine" (Lehr, 279) and therefore allowed them to gather together in townships, or clusters of townships, such as the "Mennonite West Reserve" (Lehr, 280), created in 1875, which consisted of twenty-two townships. Sifton took this process further, by encouraging immigration and land cultivation "under the colony or hamlet system" (Hall, 65), a move which he believed would encourage single men to consider homesteading. From this perspective, the township system may have encouraged the development of towns and communities, and may well have served as the impetus to immigration it was intended to be, however it also had drawbacks."
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Foreign-trained Professionals and Cultural Adaptation, 2008.
This paper explores the cultural transition experience in Canada of the foreign-trained professional and how it compares with that of the ordinary immigrant.
2,267 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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The paper argues that the foreign-trained professional in Canada tends to be at an advantage. The paper explains that the trained professional is far better equipped to cope with the stressors related to cultural transition because of access to substantial resources such as knowledge, skills, and social support. The paper does point out, however, that a barrier confronting foreign-trained professionals is when skills and knowledge acquired in the country of origin are not respected.
Outline:
Introduction
Adjustment of Foreign-Trained Professionals
Professionals and Healthy Adaptation
Resources Available to the Foreign-Trained Professional
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Immigration has become an escalating trend in Canada so that the proportion of the population that is foreign-born is currently higher than ever observed over the past 70 years (Census Canada, 2001). Successful adaptation for the immigrant depends, above all, on the employment needs in Canada and on the immigrant's qualifications. Foreign-trained professionals not only are a valuable resource to this country but they also bring their own resources for adjustment to Canadian life. Those resources, since they are based in the academic environment, are not available to other immigrants (Jones, 2002)."
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Gender Wage Gap, 2008.
This paper discusses gender differences in wages in Canada.
3,558 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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In this article, the writer explores the female-wage differential in Canada by focusing on the empirical research and methodological structures used to explain what accounts for the wage differential. More importantly the paper focuses on the literature that has explained this trend and how the literature has changed or incorporated analytical tools that are useful to the overall theoretical framework of female-wage differentials in Canada. The paper is organized to present empirical studies that differ in terms of modeling frameworks and with a focus on methodological differences throughout the literature. The writer concludes that even though as time progresses the female-male wage differential narrows in Canada, it is still a persistent problem and the literature will continue to change and use new methods to estimate and understand the female-male wage differential.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review: General Overview
Empirical Studies and Development
Comprehensive Analysis from Drolet
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Many studies that focus on the Canadian labor market focus on the factors that affect the human capital investment in that environment, but the theoretical development is still based on the human capital explanation.
"There is extensive literature that uses the auspices of the marginal revenue productivity theory to explain how differences between men and women as it relates to education, experience, hours of work, occupation, and other institutional or structural factors affect the female-wage differential. This type of analysis has been used to explain country or region specific wage differentials because of the use of large cross-sectional data sets that can determine differences in the labor force composition within that particular country or region."
"Typically the female-wage differential models have focused on estimating different functions for males and females."
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Canada's Rising Tide of Immigration, 2008.
This paper explores Canada's generous immigration policy and its merits and drawbacks for the economy.
1,945 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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The paper looks at the controversy over Canada's high immigration rates. The paper explains that while some argue that the immigration rate is too high and is thus straining social services, supporting an underground economy and increasing unemployment levels, others believe that immigrants are the engine of Canada's economic growth and are providing Canada with skills it cannot provide for itself. The writer's personal opinion is that Canada needs high immigration rates but should be more stringent about who is allowed entry and who is not.
From the Paper
"The matter of immigration (specifically, the matter of a generous immigration policy) has long been a contentious issue in Canada. On the one hand, there are those who argue that an immigration policy that embraces high levels of new immigrants each year is what the Canadian economy desperately needs - especially in light of the fact that the native-born birthrate is declining steadily and Canadian employers are finding themselves unable to fill critical positions because of a serious dearth of skilled employees. On the other hand, those who oppose a liberal immigration plan point out that many immigrants never do find work in their vocation of choice and are forced into ill-paying jobs that are incongruous with their skills - thus raising the possibility that the less-fortunate among them will turn to welfare. "
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Trade-mark and Patent Infringement Remedies, 2008.
Compares Canadian law and legal practices regarding trade mark and patent infringement remedies.
2,285 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper explains that, while the legal debates over trade-mark and patent infringement remedies are analogous because both involve some infringement of intellectual properties, clear similarities and differences exist between these two areas of litigation. The author points out that a comparison and contrast of the remedies available in cases of trade-mark and patent infringement suggest that they often differ not so much in the general remedies themselves but in the particulars of their implementation. The paper argues that the belief that remedies are to be treated more as an afterthought than an independent area of study is no longer possible or desirable in the contemporary context.
Table of Contents:
Comparison and Contrast
Reflections
From the Paper
"These Anton Piller orders represent a significant difference between remedies for trade-mark and patent infringement as they reflect how the phenomenon of piracy has developed and evolved in recent years. In such examples, the piracy of intellectual property has no clear analogue in the area of patent infringement. The counterfeiting of products and the deliberate infringement upon trade-marks in order to pass a product off as the work of a previously existing company/organization with a registered trade-mark is a phenomenon of increasing concern today."
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Individual Rights and Public Protection, 2008.
An analysis of individual rights versus public protection within the Canadian criminal justice system.
2,932 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper discusses the balance between individual rights and public protection within the Canadian criminal justice system. It describes the importance of equilibrium between criminal justice agencies and their ability to apprehend and prosecute offenders as a form of crime control, and the right of citizens to be protected from potential abuses of this power, known as due process. The paper examines this balance and attempts to determine whether the public or the individual is losing out in the Canadian criminal justice system.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Major Themes Intrinsic to the Balance
Legal Recognition of Individual Rights
The Dangers of Imbuing Police with Too Much Power
In Favor of Individual Liberty and Accountability?
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Without a doubt, the criminal justice system is not a perfect one. Infringements of individual rights often occur at the expense of concern for public safety. Actions that compromise individual often come from the police, who act on behalf of the Criminal Code and related charters. When one points to illegal actions of the police on behalf of justice enforcement, one must also remember that police are accountable for their actions, just like every other individual in society. It appears moreover that such monitoring is on the increase: for example, "accountability of systems of correction is an emerging trend" (ibid, p. 381) and some may say that increased accountability of the police is a defining criminal justice trend (Griffiths, "Introduction to the Criminal Justice System", Unit 4). This is evidence of the fact that the justice system, although imperfect, strives to imbue the police with the right amount of control and power so that the justice of both individuals and the public are simultaneously upheld."
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Bilingual Education in Ontario, 2008.
This paper looks at bilingual education and special education in Ontario.
3,145 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Canada's two official languages and growing demand for bilingual or French immersion education beyond Francophone areas challenges special education teachers, as they must explore different teaching methods and novel approaches to second language studies. The writer points out that other special education teachers face students from new Canadian backgrounds who must acquire French quickly in areas where French is the usual language and medium of instruction. The writer also notes that others speak French in the home but in dialects that demand instruction towards French as it is spoken in Canada. Moreover, in Anglophone areas of Canada, the special education student is entitled to study French, like all students, just as he or she is entitled to studies as much as possible resembling those of mainstream students. The writer reflects on what is understood by the term of bilingual education as it appears to have several implications depending upon the situation, languages or kinds of students involved.
Outline:
Introduction
Background
Special Abilities & Problems
Acquiring an Approach
Assessment Pitfalls
Withdrawing Children
Concluding Remarks
From the Paper
"Special Education has been an important issue in the Province of Ontario's francophone boards that sometimes receive students who do not speak French in the home or otherwise encounter the French-medium school as a place of language acquisition. Only in 2004 did the Ontario government resolve to step up funding for Special Education classes, assessment and support services so that all francophone schools do cater to the roughly 10% of students, as in Anglophone boards, to require Special Education for some or all of their education. In areas where bilingualism is usual or valued, Francophone Special Education students have sometimes been assigned to local English-medium schools that do offer Special Education.
Where bilingual schools exist, similarly, the expectation in some boards has been that Special Education will be taken in English. French immersion schools in Ontario are charged with providing French-medium Special Education for students in need. In Anglophone areas, bilingual schools and classes have expanded greatly, along with French immersion facilities that a generation ago were seen as suiting advanced or 'gifted' students but now serve generic students, French immersion schools offer their French-medium Special Education classes, too."
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School Readiness, 2008.
This paper examines the differences in the level of school readiness in Canadian preschool children.
1,838 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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The paper interviews three school teachers and a Coordinator from the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program who all discuss how and why children in Canada come to school with varying levels of readiness. The paper explains the differences in family background and the impacts of socio-economic factors. The paper also discusses how parent education is necessary in order to emphasize that they are their children's first and most important teachers. Additinaooy, the paper notes that children can benefit from high quality preschool programs, which can help to compensate for the limitations of their family backgrounds.
Outline:
Introduction and Literature Review
Description of Participants and Procedures
Summary and Discussion of Interview Data
From the Paper
"There are many reasons for the differences in levels of school readiness. For example, it is important to bear in mind that family backgrounds vary enormously in Canada, as it is a multicultural country with an active immigration policy. This impacts crucial aspects of the family background. For example, more and more parents do not speak English; and some parents may be dealing with cultural dissonance and acculturation (King and Goodwin, 2002). Further, King and Goodwin (2002) point out that by 2020, 46% of the public school population will be children of colour. They also quote from parents who have difficulty communicating with teachers because they (the parents) do not speak English, or they do not think in English."
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Immigration in Canada, 2008.
Looks at Canadian immigration policy at both the federal and provincial levels.
1,465 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper examines the selection process and basic mechanisms by which the federal government of Canada and the province of Manitoba try to facilitate the entry of the sort of people they want. The paper then points out the shortcomings of these governments in this process. The paper also examines the disconnections between stated goals and actual outcomes. The paper concludes that Canada simply needs to do a better job of welcoming non-traditional immigrants.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Discussion of the Topic
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Beyond the obvious fact that newcomers are not getting into the jobs they should be - or that the government has moved too slowly to help them gain accreditation or licenses - Canada's governments are not keeping up with the linguistic needs of new immigrants arriving from non-traditional countries. For example, Nicholas Keung writes that immigrant men between 1995 and 1999 made about 24 percent less in their first year in Canada than immigrant men who arrived between 1965 and 1969 - after adjusting wages for inflation."
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Criminal Justice in Canada, 2008.
This paper discusses Section 718.2 (e) of the Criminal Code of Canada as a reflection of changing societal conditions.
1,706 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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The essay examines the advantages and disadvantages of Section 718.2 (e) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Some critics view it as an adequate option for sentencing criminals whereas others believe it directs the Western legal system away from adequate reform. The paper concludes that the code reflects the liberal character of the Canadian justice system.
Outline:
Introduction
Section 718.2 (e): Point/Counterpoint
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The arguments for Section 718.2 (e) most closely resemble Canadian legislative ideals. The point that Section 718.2 (e) only offers judges the option of employing sanctions other than confinement upon sentencing is demonstrative of the liberality of choice that is part of the Canadian justice system. The argument that Section 718.2 (e) is part of a general effort to represent enlightenment and a real effort to address the problem of Aboriginal overrepresentation in correctional institutes is one which is also particularly relevant to Canadian legal thinking."
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Canada's Immigration Policies, 2008.
A critical look at the federal and provincial immigration policies of Canada.
2,074 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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The paper looks at the purposes of provincial immigration policies and at the mechanisms in place to make those objectives a reality. The paper discusses the disconnection between Canada's objectives and results and explores what can be done to resolve these shortcomings. The paper also shows how Canada and its provinces may have no choice but to liberalize its immigration policy if it hopes to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.
From the Paper
"More than anything else, it appears as though the chief purpose of federal and provincial immigration policy is to expedite the influx of the most talented and industrious immigrants possible. For example, the federal Foreign Credential Referral Office will "ease" the "assessment and recognition" of foreign credentials. As it stands, when the office is wholly operational, it will operate out of the Department of Citizenship and Immigration (Woods, para.1-5). To elaborate upon the initial sentence in this paragraph, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) seeks - among other things - to admit "immigrants, foreign students, visitors and temporary workers who enhance Canada's social and economic growth" (Citizenship and Immigration Canada, para.3)."
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