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Poverty in Canada: The Research of Dennis Raphael, 2008.
An analysis of the writer's awareness of poverty in Canada and recommendations for action, following a reading of Dennis Raphael's book, "Poverty and Policy in Canada."
2,283 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper discusses Dennis Raphael's book, "Poverty and Policy in Canada." It specifically focuses on the writer's new-found awareness of the pervasiveness of poverty in Canada and what factors - political and economic - appear to be perpetuating it. Finally, the paper looks at some actions ordinary Canadians can take to reduce poverty in their country.
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"With the political and business communities not helpful in the war on poverty, it is clear that the general public will have to take matters into its own hands by loudly supporting organizations and interest groups committed to social welfare reform. At the same time, people need to contact corporations and politicians and pressure them to do more to alleviate poverty in this land. Of course, simply complaining about poverty is the wrong approach - and, in any case, a truncated one. Instead, the avenue Canadians should pursue is to take from the aforementioned parties something they want: in the case of businesses, that would be consumers; in the case of politicians, that would be votes. Thus, concerned citizens should boycott selected organizations that will not assist workers and which enthusiastically embrace outsourcing. At the same time, people should use the ballot box to throw out governments that are unresponsive to the poverty issue. This approach, which is really a two-pronged approach, is the best one for the significant reason that interest groups rarely move off of a position unless pressure compels them to do so."
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Impoverishment in Canada, 2008.
A discussion of how the writer's views on poverty in Canada changed after reading the first four chapters of Dennis Raphael's text, "Poverty and Policy in Canada: Implications for Health and Quality of Life."
1,499 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the first four chapters of Dennis Raphael's text, "Poverty and Policy in Canada: Implications for Health and Quality of Life." It specifically looks at how the views that the writer formerly held on poverty changed profoundly after reading these chapters. The paper aims to answer seven questions that explore the writer's images of poverty in Canada.
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"Among the most troubling things I took away from this source was the realization that Canada, unlike the axioms I had absorbed while in public school, was not a land of equality, but a land of great inequality. In the short, the fact that so many groups in this nation grapple with poverty suggests that racism, possibly sexism, and certainly neglect all inform our social policies. I think it is also clear, just glancing at pages 69-70 at the text, that welfare benefits for the poor are impossibly meager and are growing worse all the time. We are, finally, turning our collective back on minority groups, the disabled and aboriginal Canadians even as we claim to care about them; our rhetoric as a nation is simply not in accord with our actual actions as a people."
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Case Study: SISU Inc., Canada, 2008.
A case study that looks at the organizational design of SISU Inc.
1,645 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper paper reports on the organizational design of SISU Inc., a manufacturer of premium vitamins and supplements based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. In particular, the paper shows how this company's organizational design and culture contributes to its competitiveness by optimizing customer satisfaction.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Strategy
Structure and Relevance of Structure
The Fulfillment Team
The Computer Software User Team
The Out of Stock Team
External Environment
Conclusion
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"This strategy is highly relevant as customer service is now recognized as a key factor that differentiates between those companies that fail and those that succeed. After all, customer satisfaction is one of the key factors in ensuring that companies do well. Without customers, there can be no organization. With enough satisfied customers, there can be a successful and competitive organization. Moreover, Jones (2000) points out that modern customers are more knowledgeable and demanding, and that therefore organizations need to shift from being "process-centered" to being "customer-centered"."
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The Maurice Duplessis Era, 2008.
An overview of the Duplessis Era in Quebec Province and whether it can be considered progressive or regressive.
2,345 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper discusses how the Duplessis Era is one of the most reviled political eras in Canadian history where social and political freedoms were increasingly rolled back resulting in a loss of individual freedoms of speech and representation. It also looks at how the consolidation of provincial power under the control of Duplessis' UN party platform and the party's control of the Church throughout the province meant that individuals and groups that expressed opinions counter to Duplessis' government received little attention at best or direct resistance at worst. The paper then discusses how, in retrospect, while the social and political dimensions of Duplessis Era rule might be considered regressive and autocratic in nature, hindsight informs the objective reviewer that economically many of the Duplessis Era policies laid the foundation for economic expansion and development both during the Duplessis government and thereafter and could thus be considered progressive in outlook.
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"The progressive or regressive characterization of the Maurice Duplessis Era (Duplessis Era) in Canadian history with respect to Quebec is a difficult undertaking. Duplessis was the premier of Quebec from 1936 to 1939 and again from 1944 to 1959 during which his reign has been associated with primarily negative connotations both for his early personal debauchery and later, during his second stint, for his social and political policies (Paulin & Alleyn, 2005, p.19). Duplessis' control of the Provincial government in Quebec has little precedent in modern politics and might be likened to such absolute political control as represented by many fascist or totalitarian regimes throughout history. "
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The Separatist Movement in Quebec, 2008.
A historical review of the separatist movement in Quebec focusing on whether progress is being made towards peaceful co-existence within Canada.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper states that, no matter what anyone does, the separatist issue in Quebec is never satisfactorily resolved and simply goes on being a bone of contention. The paper goes on to review the origins of the "Quebec issue" and identify the unique set of historical conditions from which the issue developed. The author of the paper argues that the British did all they could to set the stage for peaceful co-existence between Anglophones and Francophones in Canada; however, a sector of Quebecers has remained persistently opposed to peaceful co-operation and has kept alive the spirit of separatism.
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"The Quebec Act, which was passed by the British Parliament in 1774, has justifiably been called statesmanlike. Certainly, it seems to have been a determined effort to deal in a just way with the unique circumstances in Quebec. It was also an inspired reply to the complex question the British government faced: "What would be a good law for a former French community, cut off from France, united to England, a close neighbor of American colonies, and now infiltrated with Englishmen and Americans?""
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The Impact of the NAFTA upon Canada, 2008.
An analysis of how the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) seems to imperil Canada's natural resources, particularly its water resources.
2,522 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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The following paper argues that NAFTA has had a significant impact upon Canada. It further argues that Canada's free trade arrangement with the United States will pull it into the U.S. orbit in ways that will eventually make Canadian independence of any kind impossible. The possibility of a North American Monetary Union and the foundation for structures like a joint customs union are credible now in a way they arguably were not prior to the ratification of NAFTA. The paper claims that Canada allows itself to be bound more and more tightly to the American economy through vehicles such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and political and socio-cultural integration.
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"Others go further to argue that Canada's free trade arrangement with the United States will pull it into the U.S. orbit in ways that will eventually make Canadian independence of any kind impossible. For example, the possibility of a North American Monetary Union and the foundation for structures like a joint customs union are credible now in a way they arguably were not prior to the ratification of the NAFTA. As well, one should not forget that the events of 9/11 have made some kind of "deeper" North American integration seem desirable to many (Gilbert, 202-203). In the end, as Canada allows itself to be bound more and more tightly to the American economy through vehicles such as the North American Free Trade Agreement, political and socio-cultural integration (already well-advanced in the latter case) will become more pronounced, as well. "
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Foreign Ownership in Canada, 2008.
An analysis of issues relating to foreign ownership in Canada, according to the opinion of Dominic D'Alessandro of "Manulife Financial", and Canada's relationship to the World Trade Organization.
3,180 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper discusses the rules governing foreign ownership in Canada, foreign takeovers and corporate and government positions, according to the opinion of Dominic D'Alessandro of "Manulife Financial." The paper then discusses Canada and the World Trade Organisation, as well as Canadian interests in relation to trade agreements. Finally, the paper focuses on public interest group activity and the issue of foreign ownership in areas of the Canadian economy considered 'sensitive.'
Table of Contents:
The Rules Governing Foreign Ownership in Canada
Canada and the World Trade Organisation
Public Interest Group Activity
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"This overall pattern seems to be very promising for those caring about the likelihood of lost Canadian economic sovereignty and the aim of better regulating foreign investment that was ventured by D'Alessandro. In the Council of Canadians, very often associated with the Canadian "left" but actually featuring diverse participants, one finds a way of inducing the public to imagine a future Canada that may appear unless effort is made to question and limit the rate of foreign investment and takeovers in particular sectors of the economy. Given that neo-liberal economic shifts were thrust upon the Canadian public, including the radical departure of the NAFTA, it seems all the more important that public interest groups compel Canadians to consider their future, demand restrictions they may decide should be in place and rather than waiting or hoping for an effective political party to list these concerns."
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The Jane and Finch Community, 2008.
A report on the Jane and Finch area of Toronto, its economic status, nursing situation, and services to its peoples.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper describes the health services and social activities that are necessary for the Jane and Finch area of Toronto. The paper further describes the various social groups and different class levels that populate the area and the differant requirements that must be instituted to create a viable social group. Additionally, the social problems that constitute such a community of this social level are addressed in full.
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"The Project Y.O.U Advisory Committee will provide service to 20 youth ages 13 to 20 years in the Jane/ Finch neighborhood. The project will train youth as peer mentors in designing and delivering drug awareness workshops to middle school students and to train youth in job readiness. The project will also facilitate youth co-op partnership with local businesses for placement and a summer camp component to service children and youth ages 5 to 15 years old. The project outcome is to enhance youth self-esteem, leadership skills and community cohesion
Being a nurse in this community means having a large number of opportunities to make a difference and to serve different groups, but it also requires learning how to serve the needs of the different groups and how to communicate with people with different ethnic background and perhaps different first languages."
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China, Canada and Petroleum, 2008.
This paper explores China's investment in Canada's petroleum industry.
2,283 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper discusses China's interest in investing in the extraction of oil products from Canada's tar sands. The paper also looks at China's energy needs and how their needs affect the Canadian energy industry. The paper then shows how Canada's petroleum exports are a windfall of unexpected revenues. The paper points out, however, that the price for Canada is a partial sacrifice of industry and perhaps even national sovereignty to China's foreign ownership and investment.
Outline:
Summary Proposal
China's Energy Needs
Canadian Energy Industry
The Economics of China's Investment
Canadian Economic Aspects
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Canada is stated to own some of the second largest oil reserves in the world after Saudi Arabia. These are the tar sands in Western Canada which have been receiving much international interest as well as local interest (Unlocking). Yet, the extent of these oil fields are almost completely limited to vast oil sand fields in Alberta Province of Western Canada ("Canada"). Because of the extremely difficult and expensive nature of recovering and refining these types of oil supplies, Canada, and by extension, the Canadian economy has not benefited greatly from the existence of these oil reserves in the past. This situation has changed over the past several years with the increase in oil prices and the destabilization of the petroleum industry in general which has led to much interest from foreign entities interested in investing in the extraction of oil products from these tar sands with China or Chinese entities being one of the major interested parties."
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Distinctive Cultural Region, 2008.
This paper looks at the religious and political ties in eighteenth century Quebec that turned that part of Canada into a distinctive cultural region.
808 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Quebec is unique within English-speaking North America because it is a large, self-contained geographical region that is characterized by a strong, if no longer overwhelming, French-speaking presence and by a culture that is still informed by Roman Catholicism. With this in mind, the writer looks at how the religious and political ties of eighteenth century Quebec (Upper Canada as it was known then) into a distinctive cultural region that remains distinctive even today. In so doing, the paper emphasizes how religion became a means of producing a society that was highly hierarchical even by the standards of its time - and how politics reinforced these unbending class cleavages. The writer explains that to understand why Quebec today is different from its Anglo counterparts, one must understand how religion and politics worked together more than two hundred years ago to create the French Canada of today.
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"During the seventeenth century and, by all accounts, into the eighteenth century, as well, these religious orders sought to convert the indigenous peoples to the Roman Catholic faith. As an example of just central the Roman Catholic Church would be to eighteenth century French Canada, it is instructive that the priests actually pre-dated the farmers or habitants who would later be charged with trying to make the inhospitable lands of the area yield sustenance fit to maintain a thriving colony. Be that as it may, one should not be left to think that Roman Catholic French Canada in the eighteenth century was entirely under the sway of the Church and its stern injunctions; to wit, while the people of Lower Canada were, by and large, devout and pious, there were never as many priests around as the Church would have liked and creeping secularism was always a threat to the social fabric."
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The Seven Years War and the Quebecois Identity, 2008.
Examines the historical development of the Quebecois identity especially the period after the Seven Years War, also known as the French and Indian War.
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains the phenomenon of the Quebecois linguistic and political identity and the deep and complex divisions between Anglophone and Francophone cultures, which have existed from the very founding of both the English and French colonies in North America in the early 1600s. The author describes the period following the end of the Seven Years War (1756-1763), which was one of the earliest phases in the evolution of the uniquely Quebecois identity and arguably the most significant because it solidified this cultural distinctiveness. The paper relates that this war, which was disastrous for France and French possessions in the New World, marked the end of New France and the beginning of the intensification of the Quebec identity as it conceived of itself in opposition to its new and unwelcome English government.
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"On the heels of France's defeat, Britain entered into an abortive policy of assimilation of its French subjects in Canada; however, resistance on the part of French Canadians brought this policy to an end with the Quebec Act (1774), by which the people of Quebec obtained their first Charter of Rights, paving way for additional recognition of their language and culture. From a political standpoint, the Act permitted French Canadians to preserve French civil law; thus it was doubly influential in the development of a distinct Quebecois identity."
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Quebecois Cultural, 2008.
Argues that religion and language played invaluable roles in establishing french-speaking Lower Canada as a distinctive cultural region.
1,035 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that the stratified and parochial French Canada, against which intellectuals would rebel in the latter-half of the twentieth century, was a product of the eighteenth century. The author points out that language formulated a distinct and enduring French Canadian culture inasmuch as French Canadians clung most tenaciously to their language in the eighteenth century as a means of resisting the imperialist presence of the seemingly hostile anglophone elite. The paper relates that the language laws and interminable battles today over the proper place of the French language today in Quebec society is rooted in the old eighteenth century belief that holding on to one's mother tongue was a way of standing firm against the cultural depredations of the English.
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"Indeed, French Canadians tend to regard pre-1759 Quebec as the foundation of their culture and cultural identity. As at least one contemporary source has described it, the aforementioned foundation of French-speaking Canada was a "profoundly" religious one with an appreciable portion of the early French settlers (the Franciscans and the Jesuits) endeavoring to bring the Christian theology to the local indigenous peoples. Curiously, it may be said that the French Canadian heritage about which so many French-speaking inhabitants of Quebec feel justifiable pride is also a heritage that, in some respects, they have withdrawn from."
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