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Results 481 - 495 of 1976 » Canadian StudiesThis paper discusses the phenomenon of free trade between Canada and the United States. 2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 9 sources, 2002, $ 89.95 Essay (General) # 33995 | details |
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This paper argues that free trade is bad for Canada, because it hurts Canadian sovereignty and economic well-being.
This paper discusses the problem of class conflict in contemporary capitalism. 2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, 2002, $ 89.95 Essay (General) # 34000 | details |
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This paper explains that the capitalist system operates in Canada and it works to fuel class conflict. The author believes that forces of the free market harm social programs and end up hurting poor people the most.
A list of reasons as to why Canadian natives should not be allowed their own self-government. 900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 35.95 Essay (General) # 34008 | details |
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This essay discusses the reasons why Natives should not have their own self-government. First of all, if they govern themselves, they will not be privileged to federal funding in the realm of health care. Secondly, they will not be able to be part of the Canadian economy, which offers many economic benefits. Last but not least, in the context of culture, they will be hurt because they will subscribe to collective rights, rather than to individual rights. Moreover, giving Natives self-government will also violate the rights of other Canadians.
An evaluation of the issues of race and feminism that are raised with relation to the role that women of color have in developing feminist theory and in particular regarding Indian women in Canadian academia. 1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 62.95 Essay (General) # 34047 | details |
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This essay considers the deeply complex roles that class and religion can play with regards to Indian women in Canadian academia, and the influence of elitism in developing feminist theory.
A look at a policy brief regarding legislation to govern pre-conception (surrogacy) birth contracts in Canada. 2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, 2002, $ 106.95 Essay (General) # 34053 | details |
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This essay examines Canadian law and government policy with regards to surrogate pregnancies. This is a policy brief concerning legislation that would refer to pre-conception birth contracts (surrogacy) in Canada and provides a detailed analysis of the legal issues and potential conflicts in cases of surrogate pregnancy.
A look at the problem of racism in Canada and in particular with the First Nations peoples. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 9 sources, 2002, $ 44.95 Essay (General) # 34066 | details |
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This essay examines racism in Canada with an emphasis on First Nations peoples. Cultural and political history is discussed, as well as the justice system and its relationship with First Nation peoples. Racism is institutionalized in Canada, and as such poses a difficult problem for erasing and for introducing the changes that might make a difference for non-whites in Canada.
A discussion of the Kyoto Protocols to slow down global warming. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 12 sources, 2002, $ 44.95 Essay (General) # 34075 | details |
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This essay examines the Kyoto Protocols. Proponents of the Protocols argue that they are essential to reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases and slow global warming. Opponents argue that he economic cost is too high and the benefits are too few.
A discussion of whether Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were pressured, tricked and intimidated into joining Confederation against the will of most of their citizens or whether they joined willingly. 1,775 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, 2002, $ 66.95 Essay (General) # 34086 | details |
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This essay examines whether or not Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were intimidated into joining Confederation against the will of most of their citizens. The paper argues that Confederation was good for the two provinces, and that the leaders ultimately recognized this, but that the electorate had the decision imposed upon it.
A review of Gordon Robertson's "Memoirs of a Very Civil Servant: Mackenzie King to Pierre Trudeau", his account of his experiences in the Canadian government. 1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, 2002, $ 71.95 Essay (General) # 34098 | details |
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This essay gives a review of Gordon Robertson's memoir. It discusses Robertson's account of his experience in the Canadian government as a civil servant. He saw all the behind-the-scenes developments from 1945 to 1979. In this context, therefore, this is a document of living history that reveals a significant amount of information about Canadian history and politics.
A research proposal that outlines the historical and economic issues involved in Toronto's bidding to host the Olympic Games. 900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 35.95 Research Proposal # 34127 | details |
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In this outline, previous experiences of hosting the Olympic Games are analyzed and used to develop an argument for examining the costs and benefits of contemporary bids to host the Olympics.
A look at the relationship between education and poverty in Canada. 1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, 2002, $ 62.95 Essay (General) # 34137 | details |
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This essay is for a Canadian Studies course on Canada and Poverty. This paper analyses the relationship between education and poverty, with a focus on two specific issues: the feminization of poverty (i.e., gender and poverty) and occupational segregation (i.e., the relationship between education and opportunity.) The essay makes particular reference to conditions in Toronto, and argues that there is a very specific and negative relationship between education and poverty.
A letter of recommendations for "The New Balance Sheet: Corporate Profits and Responsibility in the 21st Century." 2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 1 source, 2002, $ 89.95 Essay (General) # 34138 | details |
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This essay is in the form of a letter to the Commissioners who authored the Canadian Democracy and Corporate Accountability Commission's (2002) report on Corporate Profits and Responsibility in the 21st Century. The letter makes recommendations with regards to the role of the government (referencing points 12, 10, 17 & 20 of the Report). The essay concludes with alternative suggestions for describing the role of the government and issues of corporate responsibility. 10 pgs. 1 source.
A detailed economic geography of Canada including historical and regional overviews. 1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, 2002, $ 71.95 Essay (General) # 34155 | details |
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This analysis includes several perspectives including historical and regional overviews of Canadian geography and its specific relation to economic development and activity. This essay concludes with issues that relate to recent economic changes such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and Globalization.
An analysis of how different Toronto-based university students perceive the importance of class and lecture attendance. 650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 7 sources, 2002, $ 26.95 Essay (General) # 34159 | details |
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This essay provides an analysis of sociological research methods. The research project described in this paper concerns interview-based data on how different Toronto-based university students perceive the importance of class and lecture attendance. This paper discusses the research methods relied upon for this project, and considers the difference between qualitative and quantitative methods in sociological research.
A review of an article by text by Arat-Koc on changes in Canadian society towards female participation in the workforce and the part foreign workers play. 900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, 2002, $ 35.95 Essay (General) # 34165 | details |
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This essay reviews a text by Arat-Koc that explains changes in Canadian society towards female participation in the workforce, (as well as inadequate arrangements for child care, and how this has produced reliance on foreign domestic employees in the homes of those who are able to afford them. Arat-Koc estimates that the demand for domestic workers, often from Third World countries, will increase, and without careful examination of the conditions under which these women work or scrutiny of the implications of the temporary work visas under which they are admitted to Canada. Foreign workers continue to fill the gaps in the Canadian domestic sphere although there is need for clarification of their safety, working in relative isolation as they do, within private homes, and the likelihood of exploitation.)
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