Abstract This essay will explore the experiences of wage-earners in the steel worker occupational group in Canada over the past half century. In the course of this work, interviews with three steel workers will be integrated with scholarly research to explore the changing nature of work in this industrial sector in recent decades.
Abstract Summary: This essay will scrutinize how the Canadian government deals with copyright by seeing first what copyright is and how it protects intellectual property. Importantly, some essential history will be looked at in order to understand where copyright stands today.
Abstract Summary: This paper is written about Canadarm. Canadarm represents a very sophisticated piece of aerospace engineering-eight years in the making and costing about $100 million ("Case Study: Canadarm and Canadarm2," n.d.). Fifteen meters in length and weighing 410 kg (making it unable to support itself in Earth gravity), the Canadarm boasts six joints-or what are called six degrees of freedom: two at the shoulder (yaw, pitch); one at the elbow (pitch); and three at the wrist (pitch, yaw, roll).
Abstract Summary: This paper is written about Ken Osborne's article on Canadian education. He discusses how Canadian schools have tried to produce in children a sense of civic duty, a patriotic spirit, and schools that existed to train citizens of Canada.
Abstract Summary: This paper is written about the movement from the Welfare State to neo-liberalism in that social programs and social justice are no longer the priorities of Canadian governments. A subservience to the free market and to the pursuit of profit has taken effect.
Abstract This paper addresses this question in terms of both Canadian laws governing child pornography on the Internet, and the role of these laws in terms of wider international legislation and norms in this area. It will be argued that the key problem related to Canadian child pornography legislation and the Internet is not so much a need for stronger laws, but rather the enforcement of those that currently exist.
Abstract This paper examines the issue of privacy laws in Canada in the context of recent innovations in computer and communications technologies. It is argued that current legislation is antiquated and insufficient to protect citizens from government and, in particular, private sector misuse of personal information.
Abstract While there might be more economic efficiency and more economic progress, Canada will lose its ability to hold on to its social programs and ability to control its own autonomy. In other words, the increase of Canadian-American economic integration will restrict the real choices that Canadian leaders can make.
Abstract Summary: Without doubt, there has been a movement away from the Keynesian Welfare State in Canada. This change occurred because fiscal conservatives have taken over in this country. Three of these dimensions involve health care, unemployment insurance and basic social assistance of all kinds.
Abstract The 1900 to 1930 period was one of economic boom in Canada. This period, therefore, marks the era of modern real estate. This brief paper looks at the development of property and real estate during this 30 year period. In doing so, a very brief historical sketch of urban development is given, along with the factors that led to extensive urbanization and property development.
Abstract This paper argues that the Canadian colonies of Great Britain did not join the American colonies in Revolution because of mixture of fragmented discontent and self-interest.
Abstract The Assembly of First Nations represents aboriginal people across Canada. This report outlines their role and the best manner for them to fulfill it. It is based on Paul Pross' model of lobbyist and interest group behaviour in "Group Politics and Public Policy". It concludes that the AFN must foster its support in native communities and use this power to influence political and bureaucratic policy decisions.
Abstract The authors examine the many themes and conflicts that surround the discussion of the family today. They reveal how the definition of "family" that the social elites construct is very different from what reality actually is. They show how economic realities, violence within the home, and discrimination on all levels, affect families in all walks of life. The authors do an excellent job in demonstrating how the division between men's and women's tasks have significantly changed since capitalism has become embedded within the society.
Abstract The debate in Canada over free trade with the United States has always been heated. Both sides have consistently pointed to evidences that appear to support their own argument. There has, for instance, been reason to believe that free trade has had a beneficial impact on Canada. But this story is somewhat more complicated since the overall impact of free trade on Canada appears to remain negative. Because the American and Canadian relationship is uneven to begin with, it has been no surprise that the United States has benefited disproportionately to the agreement.
Abstract The face of labor in Canada is quickly changing. The number of blue-collar jobs has been declining for years in such areas as resource industry, construction, manufacturing, and so on, where unionization has traditionally been the most common. Present and future jobs in the so-called post-industrial society are to be found in sales and services, especially in the private sector. These jobs are typically diverse, part time, poorly paid, and thus difficult, if not impossible, to organize. This paper will look at the effects of the present and emerging economy on organized labour in Canada.
