Abstract This paper will contend that unions have systemically - for most of their history - underrepresented working women because of a deep, structural patriarchal bias against working women. As will be seen, due to a complex array of forces in the industrial ideology that has defined the Canadian workplace and Canadian labour from its earliest days, women have been systematically denied their rights as contributors to the Canadian economy and Canadian labour. From this perspective, to understand the undemocratic sexism in Canadian unions and the significance of unionized women's contemporary struggle for pay equity, we must understand the history of sexism in Canadian labour.
Abstract Toronto is intimately and extensively linked to global urban/economic systems and structures. The automobile industry provides a perfect illustration of this. Automobiles plants in the Toronto area are owned by transnationals operate to international standards and manufacture primarily for export. Also, historically, the autoworkers have been involved in international trade unionism.
Abstract This paper will discuss the Iroquois Indians, and the life they led before the conquest of the British in the area of Quebec, which they are from. By showing the way of life, including their dress; their religion, and the way of life they lived in this region, we can see a detailed description of Indian life, as it was traditionally for these first peoples. By realizing the impact that these first peoples had n the way of life I pre-colonial days in Canada, we can realize how the culture differed, and why they were so unique to the southern area of what is now Canada.
Abstract This paper will examine the impact on social policy concerning the movement towards more globalized structures of production. Also, the specific case of Canada will be considered. It will be hypothesised that the emergence of the global economy threatens social policies in this country. Central to this is the notion that firms have an increasing ability to get up and go elsewhere due to the existence of free trade agreements. Hence, a central part of analysing the impact of the emerging global economy in Canada and the effect of international constraints on social policies relates to the understanding that globalisation is a process or a development that is currently in progress. Subsequently, this analysis will focus on the extent to which Canada has been affected by globalisation through its involvement in free trade through the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as well as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The analysis will also include what can be expected to develop in the future as globalisation proceeds.
Abstract This paper will highlight the patterns of Chinese and Korean immigration to Canada in recent years, and look at a number of factors that have affected their integration into the social fabric of the country.
Abstract This paper will look at two issues that are inter-connected with the core issue of women's representation in government and progress in promoting and addressing women's concerns. First and foremost, it must be shown that there has been increased representation in government by women in recent years. Second, there has to be discussion of whether representation is crucial to change.
Abstract This paper will present an analysis of the Canadian transportation industry, recent developments that have affected it, and possible future concerns in an attempt to evaluate its current position. This will include an assessment of its performance, the ways in which firms have changed, if at all, and the evolution of the industry's competitive environment. It is hypothesised that in spite of the turbulence that the industry has had to face in recent times, the Canadian transportation has managed to make a significant impact on the economy and has become increasingly efficient, effective and competitive.
Abstract This paper will take a detailed look at the soft drinks industry from a Canadian perspective, and then link the role that Coca Cola has played in guiding the growth of the industry. It will be clear at the end of the study that there are good reasons for Coca Cola being the industry leader. It is an innovative company that has found the secret to success: complete customer satisfaction. It has generated generations of loyal customers and ongoing growth will characterize its future. The soft drink industry will be looked at as well its corporate profile. Financial statements (1997) will be examined.
Abstract This paper will take a look at the state of welfare in Canada. It will provide an outline of the economic, political, and social conditions that led to the establishment of the welfare state, a look at the present conditions of the welfare state, the pros and cons of the welfare state, and alternatives to government intervention in the economy. In the final analysis it will be clear that the emergence of the welfare state was, in many ways, inspired by the President Roosevelt's 'New Deal' in the US. But whereas the US has veered away from the welfare state to more laissez faire, until very recently Canada's government has maintained an active role in society. Many argue that it has been too active a role, though at other times many have argued that the Canadian model is superior to that of the US. This paper will not offer an opinion on this issue, but will argue that the Canadian welfare state is bankrupt and the government must continue to re-assess its ability to intervene meaningfully in the Canadian economy.
Abstract This seven-page undergraduate paper consists of the one argument for, and the many arguments against Toronto's bid for the Olympic Games. The main argument is that the Olympics only benefit the small rich group in a city.
Abstract Canada has suffered without a fixed exchange rate with the United States. It has either lacked growth, had increased unemployment or high inflation with its flexible exchange rate regime. During the life of the young Bank of Canada, the country has done its best when it had a fixed exchange rate with the US. Fixed exchange rates provide immunity against crises and failure.
Abstract This six-page undergraduate paper examines traditional and modern First Nations education in Canada. The author discusses the negative legacy of the traditional system, which suffered from racism, and presents the reforms that are being considered for improving modern education in Canada.
Abstract This suburban development of Chinese immigrants can be understood as a move toward social integration, which both locates the success of immigrant businesses in the Greater Toronto Area and points a shift away from economic enclaves. This investigation poses related questions in the field of study, which are essential to understanding the Chinese immigrant pattern in Toronto: first, why do most new immigrants tend to move to suburban Toronto? Second, what are the significances of "Ethnoburb" in the areas of economy, cultural, social, and political life?
Abstract This ten-page paper looks at the safe environments afford to the emergency services, also discussing the risks they are at danger from and how the OHSA affords all workers with the benefits of safe environments.
Abstract This time has also coincided with increasing globalization, which has placed an emphasis on cost control in the public as well as the private sector. The end result, of course, has not only been an attack on the welfare state, but also changes in the structure of employment and the ability of the state to control its national economy. In a general sense, this means that the topic of globalization and its impact on the nations of the world, their economies and their societies are issues that have received a great deal of attention in recent years. This impact will be the topic of analysis for this paper.
