From the Paper "Sociologists have for a long time been anxious to understand why some individual achieve success and others fail. As a sub-classification of questions surrounding social mobility, the specific issue of "status attainment" was first formulated by the pioneer work of Blau and Duncan (1967). They asserted that the best question to ask is not "How are people mobile?" but rather "How do people attain their statuses?" (Stark, 1996, p. 280). Their revised question enabled researchers to ascertain "how people acquire a status with or without being mobile" (Stark, 1996, p. 200). Since Blau and Duncan's landmark study and their presentation of an initial research model into this sociological field of inquiry, additional variables have been included to both broaden and intensify the field. One factor which appears to..."
From the Paper "Raven, the spirited trickster, became bored with flying above the endless sea in the darkness of perpetual night. He looked skyward and saw glimmering specks of light amid the blackness. Curious, he flew higher to explore. And when he returned, he was carrying a large ball of fire which he had stolen from the sky. According to Haida Indian mythology, Raven had stolen the sun. Its light brought forth creatures from the sea.
Raven continued to fly, fascinated by the sights and sounds below. One day he saw a giant clamshell which made strange noises. After much coaxing, Raven convinced the shy creatures inside to leave the shell. These proved to be the first Haida human beings. They would not be the last.
This research examines the changes in culture experienced by..."
From the Paper " ADOLESCENT SUICIDE IN CANADA
Introduction
The purpose of this study is to examine the current literature on adolescent suicide in Canada. The paper begins with a delineation of the general scope of the problem; this is followed by an exploration of demographic and psychosocial variables postulated as causal or contributive factors to the problem of adolescent suicide.
The third section of the paper places the problem in context by examining the conservative, conflict and feminist models of causative and contributive factors. The final section of the paper presents a series of conclusions about adolescent suicide in Canada which were formulated on the basis of the reviewed material."
An examination of the living conditions for slaves escaped through the Underground Railroad, compared to life in U.S. as slaves in the South or fugitives in North.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, 2000, $ 39.95
Abstract The escaped slaves who fled through the Underground Railroad to Canada hardly found the promised land they might have sought or expected, but their experience in Canada was invariably better than they had had as slaves in the South or as frightened and endangered fugitives in the North.
From the Paper "The escaped slaves who fled through the Underground Railroad to Canada hardly found the promised land they might have sought or expected, but their experience in Canada was invariably better than they had had as slaves in the South or as frightened and endangered fugitives in the North. At its worst, Canada offered a more free and humane life than did the South under the horrors of slavery. Canada itself was never a major player in the slave trade, although slavery was legal in the nation until well into the 19th century. Still, it outlawed slavery more than twenty-five years before it was declared illegal in the United States, and its outlawing did not cause the national division it caused in the United States. Nevertheless, the "promised land" of Canada was still marked by racism and resistance to the influx of slaves fleeing the United States. While some blacks returned to..."
Abstract The tax structures of Canada and the United States were compare and contrasted. Canada and the United States have in place a negotiated tax treaty. The treaty covers taxation on income and capital. Both Canada and the United States levy taxes on the bases of both residence and source income.
From the Paper "Comparing and Contrasting the Tax Structures in Canada and the United States
Executive Summary
The tax structures of Canada and the United States were compare and contrasted. Canada and the United States have in place a negotiated tax treaty. The treaty covers taxation on income and capital. Both Canada and the United States levy taxes on the bases of both residence and source income. The tax treaty between the two countries, however, governs the applicability of taxes to source income, as well as defining source income. The tax treaty provides for credits against taxes levied against citizens residing in the other country for income taxes paid in the other country.
The income tax is the primary revenue source at the fed..."
From the Paper "In May 1919, the Trades and Labour Council of Winnipeg called a general strike in support of the metal and building trades in that city, who were on strike over the issues of higher wages, and the right to bargain collectively. The opposing positions on the Winnipeg General Strike were, in 1919, couched in stark black and white (perhaps blue and red provide a better analogy) rhetoric. The Winnipeg General Strike represented, for both its opponents and proponents, a clash of absolutes. The difference in the two conceptions lay in the definition of the absolutes. For the societal elite in Canada, the Winnipeg General Strike represented a clash between "anarchy and Red revolt," on the one hand, and "order and decency," on the other hand. Opposing this view, working ... "
From the Paper "Each year billions of dollars are spent on advertising products to the American consumer. Much of the success of this endeavor is directly related to how well a product's brand name is recognized by the public. For companies such as Kodak, Coca Cola and IBM, brand identification is of utmost importance in the competitive world of sales. Thus, protection of the brand name, or trademark, is an ongoing battle they are prepared to wage through whatever legal means are possible, especially when it comes to comparative, unfair and/or misleading advertising.
The purpose of this paper will be to discuss trademarks and their relation to unfair competition, including outlining the definition of a trademark, and providing a brief overview of its history. The research will then focus on unfair practices in relation to the infringement of trademarks, how the law has been.."
Abstract This paper discusses the many social and economical reasons for Canada not to ratify the Kyoto Accord of 1997, an international agreement aimed at addressing the issue of climate change. The paper argues, for example, that there is no concrete evidence that global warming is in fact ocurring. The paper shows that many provincial governments in Canada are opposed to the ratification of the Accord, whereas the federal government is in full support. This could be attributed to the fact that Jean Chretien knows that he will soon no longer be the Prime Minister of Canada, ratification of the Kyoto Accord may be his way of making a grand exit. The paper argues that the federal government has obviously not taken into account the economical impacts of the Kyoto Accord. If the Accord is ratified, many Canadian jobs will be lost as a result, some project even a second brain drain to the USA.
From the Paper "If Canada ratifies the Kyoto Accord, the country would be a much better place to live in now as well as in the future. At least this is what many "experts" would like Canadians to believe. The United Nations Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement aimed at addressing the issue of climate change. The protocol was agreed to in 1997. It commits developed countries to collectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 5.5% below 1990 levels by the period 2008-2012. Canada's share is a 6% reduction below 1990 levels. Other developed countries are being obligated with different emission reduction commitments. Developing countries and, of course, countries that are not party to the agreement are not required to meet targets for greenhouse gas emissions (CM&E, 2001)."
Abstract The paper looks at the advantages and implications of excluding managerial employees from collective agreements under Canadian Labor Law. It examines the way different Labor Boards treat and rule on who should be excluded in each case.
From the Paper "Whenever a trade union in Canada applies for certification to the Labour Board, it undergoes a series of procedures before the Board acknowledges to the union that the latter, in fact, exists under the law. One of the steps that the union and a related employer(s) undertake is called the definition of the bargaining unit. This procedure involves submitting to the Labour Board a list of names of all employees in a proposed unit along with their positions and job descriptions. The purpose of this move is to pin-point those categories of employees that may and will be excluded from the proposed unit if found in the initial submission."
Abstract This paper examines the current Canadian Senate and how it is a useless and outdated institution in dire need of reform. It demonstrates how the Senate as it currently exists, is a waste of money, serves only a symbolic role and goes against the principles of democracy. It evaluates how the Senate, if reformed, could alleviate the political tensions that exist between the federal government and their provincial counterparts, through provincial equality within the Upper House. It also looks at the increased legitimacy the Upper House would enjoy, if the Senate undertook a more active role in the Canadian legislative process and abandoned the appointment system.
From the Paper "Ontario and Quebec combine to account for 62% of the Canadian population4. Both Western and Atlantic Canada feel that the House of Commons is the place where representation by population should be exercised, not in the Upper House, "The Senate should serve as a stronger voice, in federal decision making, for the less populated provinces"5. The Central Canadian rule in the House of Commons is properly justified. Ontario and Quebec control 174 out of the 295 seats in the Canadian legislature, which happens to be only 59% of the seats6. Despite the fact that the House of Commons occupation by Central Canada is proportionately less than their occupation of the Canadian population, although insignificantly, the bordering regions of Canada do not feel that they are properly represented in Ottawa."
Abstract This paper states that the most important relationship for a store to maintain is the relationship between the employees and the public; therefore, the store should evaluate the training of its employees. This paper describes, in detail, the entire research project, which used a questionnaire and basic statistical analysis, and the outcomes of the questionnaire. The author concludes that, although the participants rated the training program as only "moderate", the program does fulfill its basic purpose of training the employees to perform the various jobs within the store. Attractive presentation.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Research Objectives
Methodology
Participants
Research Design
Sampling Procedures
Variables and Measures
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Overall Assessment of the Training
Length of Initial Training Program
Retail Experience
Sales Training
Results to Open Ended Questions
Results of Cross Tabs
Overall Assessment of Training
Length of Initial Training Program
Effectiveness of Individual Training
Value of the assignment of a co-worker
Number of Sales Training Programs
Discussion
Limitations to the Study
Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary
Questionnaire With Measurement Requirements
Questionnaire
From the Paper "The most important relationship for the store to maintain is its relationship between the employees and the public. The employees represent the major link between the store and the public; therefore, it is in the store's best interest to ensure its employees are highly trained and oriented towards customer's needs. Ambassador Duty Free is in direct competition with the duty free store at the tunnel. Providing employees with effective training and product knowledge will improve their customer service skills and encourage customers to patronize the store."
Abstract This paper focuses on how contact with Europeans and their descendants affected native populations of the Inuit in terms of introduced diseases and changes in existing patterns of trade and inter-tribal relations. It cites examples from different Inuit tribes ranging from Baffin Island in north-eastern Canada, to Alaska.
From the Paper "Since time immemorial, the Inuit existed as some of the most isolated populations on Earth, living in some of the harshest environments imaginable. The Inuit's traditional social customs, trade patterns, and overall health and vitality all came under intense strain as a result of contact with Westerners. The individual bands? isolation proved to be fundamental to the rapid disintegration of traditional Inuit society, culture, and economics. Although the disastrous impact of European colonial exploits on the native peoples of South and Central America are well documented, Western contact and colonialism also forever changed the lives of native people half a world away in the high Arctic."
Abstract This paper presents an ideal fiscal policy for Canada in today's economic climate. The paper begins with a background on Canada's current economic situation, including a look at some literature on the topic. The writer then explores the problem of public expenditure and tax policy in Canada to date. The paper continues with a review of possible changes in North American fiscal and money policy before offering some recommendations based on the study, which include lowering taxes and debt.
From the Paper "The Bank of Canada may need to raise interest rates further to prevent rising inflation. Canada's money stock grew an explosive 24 percent over the past year. When money is abundant, households and businesses gain confidence and raise their spending. When, as at present, the economy is operating close to capacity, this extra spending is likely to push up inflation. apid money growth may not imply higher inflation if the economy's demand for money is growing at the same pace."
Tags: economics, finance, tax, debt, management, government, politics, bank, money
Abstract The Canadian gun law legislature of 1995 was doomed to failure before it was even introduced. The paper argues that the program was not set up properly to provide an efficient method of procurring registration for the owners of firearms, as well as independent firearms themselves. The paper shows that many of the modern world's governments exercise their ability to place a cap on the weapon power that the average citizen may keep in their possession, especially in North America and Europe. Since Canada has historically used peaceful methods to work out disagreements, it is no surprise that there is such strong control over weapons within its borders. The paper argues that, ignoring whether this control is right or wrong, the Canadia government made a mistake when it brought in a program that cost tax payers 340 times what was projected. It argues that the government, therefore, needs to abolish the act and start from scratch.
From the Paper "The Canadian government, the historical development of which was legislative rather than violent takes a different viewpoint on the issue of civilian gun possession. Canada does not regard the right to bear arms as necessary for the prevention of the loss of other rights, but rather views firearms as a legitimate possession for recreational purposes. While firearms used for sport, hunting, and target practice, specifically ordinary rifles and shotguns are generally considered legal, the new registration program, which was mentioned previously as introduced in 1995 requires gun owners to go through a lengthy, painstaking, and complicated process to properly register a weapon. The goal of this new program was to limit as much as possible criminal access to firearms and thus preventing crimes against innocent citizens."
Abstract A brief history of abortion and abortion legislation in Canada will be outlined. Subsequently, the arguments advanced by advocates of abortion will be explored. Next the arguments of opponents of abortion will be considered. A brief conclusion will review the preceding arguments and attempt to reach some general conclusions.
