Abstract Current debate on the privatization of utilities in Ontario, reflects typical thinking of our times on Globalization, neo-liberal economic markets and the need to rationalize all public expenditure towards budgets that no longer carry deficits. It is a wholly capitalist view of the world and economic practices that puts complete faith in market forces to correct what is wanting in economies and with the promise given that following this approach will bring large benefits to society.
Abstract This essay explores how the recent 'Romanow Report, Building on Values: The Future of Health Care in Canada', proposed reform of Canadian health care while maintaining the principles of the Canadian Health Care Act. What is vital to understanding is how Romanow makes addressing existing cultural and geographical inequalities central to his report.
Abstract Bidding for the right to host the Olympics is a subject of debate as a result of recent scandals and Toronto's direct involvement in an Olympic bid. Montreal's experience (1976) with the Olympics (costs and benefits) is examined initially. The Toronto process, in light of Canada's previous experience is then examined. Potential costs and benefits are identified.
Abstract This essay discusses how Canada has been better able than the U.S. to deal with its conflicting cultural interests. To some extent, Canada is less deeply threatened as a nation by linguistic conflict than the United States is by racial tensions.
Abstract The first part of the assignment will explore what copyright is and why it is needed to protect people. The second part of the assignment will explore what laws the Canadian government institutes in order to hamper the dissemination of authors' ideas and information and come to assessment as to whether or not the government's actions are efficient and responsible.
Abstract A constitution is a written document that sets forth the fundamental rules by which a society is governed. For the purposes of this paper, the most important function of a constitution is the creation and delimiting of a political entity. This paper concludes that constitutions are not a cure-all but they function to allow states to rise above ethnic, geographic, and regional diversity. They do this by providing a political framework for the governmental life of the nation to operate on; they also act, at their best, as embodiments of the national character, and symbols of the state.
Abstract A great deal of ambivalence has surrounded the female offender throughout history. This is primarily because gender differences have made the punishment of women a difficult task. Though times may have changed, even in terms of women's crime and punishment, the relationship between gender and criminality remains controversial and poorly understood. This paper looks at the historical patterns of crime between men and women in Canada and seeks to explain the differences and similarities where appropriate.
Abstract This paper discusses how Canada has always been an immigrant-receiving society. The paper demonstrates how, on the one hand, immigration to Canada began to show the increasing liberalization of Canadian society. At the same time, however, Canada remains a society that segregates certain groups to subordinate spheres, especially visible minorities.
Abstract This paper looks at how the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada are portrayed in traditional and contemporary literature for children eight to ten years of age.
