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When Does an Immigrant Become a Canadian?, 2006.
Using actual conversations with immigrants to Canada, this paper examines when immigrants to Canada feel they have become Canadian.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper looks at what distinguishes an immigrant from a Canadian, and argues that this occurs, over time. The paper refers to several works to indicate educated notions of Canadian society as excluding or racist, in contrast with testimony from everyday immigrant Canadians. Becoming Canadian seems largely a process of osmosis, so that a person realizes they no longer think like persons where they came from, or otherwise are changed by the experience of living in Canada. Testimony provided by immigrants, in every case, contradicts what educated immigrant theorists have argued about Canadian society.
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"This paper owes to conversation with immigrants to Canada on the topic of when they knew they had become Canadians. Several people said they had become Canadian without realizing it, till an experience of their old culture or country made them see that they were different, that they thought differently and that their minds referred to Canada as home. Much academic literature refers marginalization, or adaptation versus assimilation, as in Eva Karpinski's collection of short stories, poems and essays on what it means to be Canadian that stresses how authors feel they do not belong or are opposed, somehow, in Canada."
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Social Security Programs for Seniors, 2006.
A look at federal government programs for seniors in Canada.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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Over the past thirty years the federal government has improved its social security programs for seniors. Older women have particularly benefited from these initiatives. This paper discusses the programs available to senior women in Canada and examines some of the reasons which help to explain why women more so than men need such programs.
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Waste Management: Toronto and New Castle Upon Tyne, 2006.
A look at the growing problems surrounding the issue of waste management in the communities of Toronto and New Castle Upon Tyne.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the waste management issue in the communities of Toronto and New Castle Upon Tyne. The paper explains that, as the population of both cities increases, so do the problems surrounding waste management. In New Castle Upon Tyne the city council has determined that residents are currently creating more waste than any other city in the area. This situation creates an issue that is likely to become more dominant in society with continued growth.
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Images of Contemporary Canada, 2006.
A look at Canadian society and how different ethnic groups must 'sell their culture' in order to gain social acknowledgement.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay argues that immigrants must often exploit or live off certain aspects of their culture, turn them into products and then successfully sell these products to Canadian society in order to become visible; to be acknowledged on any real level. These products or commodities may be of the immigrants own invention, but most likely are based on a perception of the dominant culture.
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"Despite the widely held notion that Canada is a cultural mosaic comprised of a colorful variety of folks who readily engage in an equal sharing of culture as part of being Canadian; it seems that in reality only those with desirable cultural products are fully able to participate. On deeper analysis it is those who are most successful at selling their culture that succeed in raising their visibility in this mosaic. Still, this cultural visibility has little to do with real culture and is often mere fragments; products removed from their original context, but which appeal to the masses as popular culture."
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Four-year vs. Five-year High Schools, 2006.
A critical review of Harry Krashinsky's essay, "How Would One Extra Year of High School Impact Academic Performance in University's Evidence from a Unique Policy Change in Ontario, Canada".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses Harry Krashinsky's essay "How Would One Extra Year of High School Impact Academic Performance in University's Evidence from a Unique Policy Change in Ontario, Canada", in which Krashinksky was able to exploite a unique historical event - a double cohort of high school graduates in Ontario in 2003, some with four years of high school and others with five years of high school - to test whether the quantity of education courses enhanced the human capital of graduates or whether it was simply a signal of higher ability.
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Computer Privacy, 2006.
A look at the issue of privacy in Canada and the United States as it relates to the digital age.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper considers the issue of privacy in Canada and the United States today, noting that privacy is seen as threatened in the developing computer age as it never has been before. In the past most records were on paper and could be protected by being locked in a cabinet, but today that is no longer an option as more and more records are in electronic form and more and more people are performing transactions on the Internet and putting private information out to the world. "
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Toronto Transportation, 2006.
A look at some of the issues facing the transportation infrastructure of Toronto.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper explains that the city of Toronto and the greater Toronto Area seems to be in the midst of a transitional period in terms of the transportation infrastructure of the urban region. The paper further explains that, while the decaying 20th century infrastructure and transportation systems have been recognized as requiring refurbishment and expansion, and all levels of government appear to be committed to these renovations, the nature and direction of these changes are still unclear.
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Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada, 2006.
An overview of the debate concerning aboriginal self-government in Canada, looking at the major issues in the debate as well as arguments on both sides of the debate.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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There can be little question that Canada is a nation wherein group identities are a significant part of the political discourse. That is to say many of our contemporary issues revolve around group rights responsibilities and even privileges. With this in mind, this paper briefly explores the on going debate about aboriginal self-government in Canada.
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Legalities of Digital Technology, 2006.
A look at privacy issues in the United States and Canada in relation to digital technologies.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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As the globe becomes more dependent on digital technology to exchange information over the Internet societies are becoming more concerned with issues of privacy. Individuals surfing the net, purchasing products over the Internet, and corresponding with others via the World Wide Web are required to provide personal information that has the potential of being used illegally in many ways. The United States has relied on the wording of the fourth amendment of the constitution in past years to address privacy issues in the country. Yet, as digital technology has evolved the focus on this amendment to resolve privacy concerns in relation to digital media is restricted by privacy in relation to search and seizure. This paper discusses the issues of privacy in relation to digital media, focusing on how these issues are handled in the United States and Canada.
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Claire Harris' "Drawing Down a Daughter", 2006.
An analysis of the themes and styles of writing in Claire Harris' "Drawing Down a Daughter".
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes Claire Harris' "Drawing Down a Daughter", explaining it as a book that is not to be described simply. The paper reports that the book is basically a prose poem but also incorporates other styles of writing such as stream of consciousness and life writing. The paper also reports that the book contains a number of interrelated themes but the central one concerns the concept of birthgift. To understand that theme it is essential to understand cultural context which is primarily African as well as Caribbean.
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Biodiversity in Ontario, 2006.
A look at the importance of protecting the ecosystems in the Ontario region.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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Biodiversity or biological diversity is the study of living organisms in relation to the environment. This paper explains that, because Ontario has significant natural resources, there is a growing concern to protect the ecosystems that support all life in the region. Plants animals birds and insects are dependant on the land and waterways within Ontario, and it is up to the current social order to ensure that these elements of the environment are protected.
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Toronto Rehab, 2006.
A look at Toronto Rehab, Canada's largest academic hospital concerned with adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care, and its management.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 89.95
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Toronto Rehab is Canada largest academic hospital concerned with adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care. The complex is divided over five sites. In 1999 in response to variables in the external environment, the hospital undertook a process of strategic management to match objectives with major changes in the external environment. This paper discusses this process and its outcome.
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The Toyota Prius, 2006.
A case study of Toyota's launch of the Prius hybrid model car in the Canadian market.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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In 2000, Toyota launched the "Prius", a hybrid gasoline/battery powered car that achieved twice as many kilometers per liter of very low emissions. This case study responds to a set of fixed questions mainly to do with responses to competitive market, a product not well understood, a diverse Canadian consumer market of cultural ecology but also, cultural fondness for larger, less fuel efficient or ecological transport. Toyota changed its organizational culture, produced specialised front line sales staff, and worked towards the production of repeat and permanent customers.
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"Several micro-environmental factors affected the introduction and sale of the Toyota Prius. First, there was a potential customer base of private consumers, businesses, resellers, and governmental and international markets. Toyota researched what a private consumer was willing to pay for a simpler, fuel-efficient and low-emission model. The company consulted with firms that bought cars, and Toyota distributors and resellers. Toyota also examined legislation involving emissions control in several countries, average fuel-cost expectations, and oil price levels. The stress put on international markets involved all of these factors. Second, there was assessment of competitors as largely drove the marketing of Prius, as explained in greater depth below."
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Immigrants in the Canadian Workforce, 2006.
A look at the challenges facing immigrants trying to enter the Canadian workforce.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the challenges facing immigrants in the Canadian work force. More specifically, the paper examines three primary problems that immigrants face. The first is the difficulty of even getting in the country. The second is the problem of language. The third is the non-recognition of skills.
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Andrew Roddan's "Vancouver's Hoboes", 2006.
A summary and review of Andrew Roddan's book, "Vancouver's Hoboes", about the homeless and jobless during the Great Depression.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses "Vancouver's Hoboes" by Andrew Roddan and explains that Roddan's book provides us with an account of the lives of the homeless and jobless during the Great Depression and an insight into a desperate culture many of us have only glimpsed even during these difficult times. Whilst modern society reels from the growing problems of unemployment, expensive consumer goods, and the temptations of gambling, alcohol, and other horrors, most have not lived at the very depths of despair these homeless people are familiar with.
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Transit Safety in Toronto, 2006.
A discussion of the Toronto transit system and how different purposes and different functions can be combined to successfully produce desired objectives.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses the economics of transit safety in the Toronto system, noting the way the system has adopted new technology and has done so in a way that also increased ridership thereby increases revenues and making it possible to be able to pay for new technology that can assure the safety commuters require.showing hos different purposes and different functions are intertwined."
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"Transportation is a vital social function supported by government even to the point of subsidies and often governed by regulation. One of the main rationales for regulation is safety, and transportation involves a number of safety issues addressed by law and based in part on a cost-benefit analysis of the economic issues involved. Absolute safety is impossible to achieve, and even approaching that level could be prohibitively expensive."
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Billy Bishop: Myth or Reality?, 2006.
A look at the ongoing debate over whether Canadian war hero Billy Bishop is really a war hero or a fraud.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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The debate raging about whether or not Billy Bishop is a war hero or a war fraud has driven deep divisions into the historical field. This paper explores the enduring controversy and argues that while the arguments against Bishop appear compelling at first they are met by thoughtful opposition by respected scholars who are quick to note that Bishop's critics hardly have the sort of unambiguous information they need to make sweeping denunciations about the man and his legacy.
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Red Tories and the Labor Tradition in Canadian Politics, 2006.
A review and discussion of Gad Horowitz's book, "Canadian Labor in Politics".
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This paper reviews Gad Horowitz's book, Canadian Labour in Politics, focusing specifically on the argument Horowitz makes concerning why labor plays a critical role in Canadian politics, but not in U.S. politics. It reviews the argument Horowitz makes concerning Louis Hartz's view of liberal societies. It considers Horowitz's claim that labor is important because Canadian society evolved out of a tradition wherein government is seen -- even by conservatives -- as having an important role to play. It looks at the impact Horowitz's argument has had on politicians and academics.
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"In his book Canadian Labour in Politics, Gad Horowitz, provides an analysis of the labor movement's influence on Canadian political life. He discusses the means by which Canada's labor unions have entered the political system as a vital and enduring force -- a force that does not stand outside politics as merely another interest group attempting to gain notice, but as an integrated party crucial to the very political fabric of the society. His work in this book is seminal to the understanding of cultural and social forces that allow labor to be a primary driver of the nation's politics."
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Agriculture Canada, 2006.
An overview of the Agriculture Canada organization and how it handles the matter of environmental oversight vis-vis Canadian farms.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, $ 97.95
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Public policy in Canada is something that generally causes the eyes of most Canadians to glaze over in boredom. Yet the manner in which public policy is administered will greatly determine the welfare of millions of Canadians. This paper examines the mission and or mandate of Agriculture Canada and reviews the laws and or regulations governing its conduct.
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