Reflections of the Just Society

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This paper discusses Pierre Elliot Trudeau views of the just society. It examines how the process of judicial activism began with the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution in 1982, that saw laws across the country brought into line with Trudeau's vision. The paper also discusses the changing values in the mass media and how this affects the shaping of the just society. The paper focuses on Canadian society.

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"Shaping the just society depends on equitable representation of Canadian diversity and a reflection of changing values in the mass media. While some may argue that the essence of democracy is the ability to choose, and that each of us has the ability to switch off programs or refuse to see certain movies, the evidence suggests that social cohesion demands discretion and sensitivity to the nation's psyche. Although the coverage of multicultural issues has increased and shifts in programming have begun to reflect a more responsible role, more is needed. Without full media cooperation our pursuit of the just society is destined to remain little more than a dream."

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