Abstract This paper outlines some of the macroeconomic issues in the Canadian political economy. It focuses on employment/unemployment, taxation, investment and job creation, and inflation. Each of these factors is defined and their interrelationships are considered.
Abstract The study takes a broad exploratory approach to studyingissues of identity in the Japanese community in Canada. Chapter I traces the historical settlement of Japanese-Canadians in Canada with reference to how Canada's changing attitudes on dealing with immigrants has affected the way in which Japanese-Canadians perceive themselves. Chapter II researches the relationship between language and identity. Chapter III looks at two types of modern day Japanese in Canada. First, a young student studying at MIT is used as a real life case study. Second, various fictional depictions of Japanese-Canadians are used to delve deeper into issues of Japanese identity. The subject matter has not yet been specifically covered in detail by academia (although it has rather more so by fictional writing). Available sources are analyzed closely to try to uncover trends in identity. Sources used vary from academic works (both Japanese and Canadian) on history, sociology, politics, linguistics and psychology; through to personal journal entries and fictional works concerning Japanese identity written by Japanese-Canadian authors.
Introduction
The History Of Japanese-Canadians & Canadian Immigration Policy 1877-2003
The Relationship Between Language And The Formation Of Ethnic Identity
The Real And Illusory Modern Japanese-Canadian Conclusion
From the Paper "Thus, using Bourdieu's analysis, it is theoretically possible to apply it to the situation of Japanese-Canadians to try to delve deeper into their ethnic self-identity and individual make-up. However, there are various flaws when trying to apply Bourdieu's work. First, Bourdieu interviewed his participants in some depth for his study in order to get a detailed profile of each. This variety of data about Japanese-Canadians is not currently available for this thesis and would need to be obtained first-hand (see "Recommendations" in Conclusion). Second, and more importantly, it is not possible to apply the same analysis intended for a Western, European nation such as France to a complex, Oriental nation such as Japan that prides itself on its "unique" ethnic identity and 90% middle-class (which, if true, renders analysis using economic capital as a variable useless anyhow)."
Tags: conformity, deviance, family, group, individualism, society
Abstract This study takes an unusual, exploratory approach to studyingissues of identity in the Japanese community in Canada. It looks at two types of modern day Japanese in Canada. First, a young student studying at MIT is used as a real life case study. Second, various fictional depictions of Japanese-Canadians are used to delve deeper into issues of Japanese identity.
From the Paper "Thus, using Bourdieu's analysis, it is theoretically possible to apply it to the situation of Japanese-Canadians to try to delve deeper into their ethnic self-identity and individual make-up. However, there are various flaws when trying to apply Bourdieu's work. First, Bourdieu interviewed his participants in some depth for his study in order to get a detailed profile of each. This variety of data about Japanese-Canadians is not currently available for this study and would need to be obtained first-hand. Second, and more importantly, it is not possible to apply the same analysis intended for a Western, European nation such as France to a complex, Oriental nation such as Japan that prides itself on its "unique" ethnic identity and 90% middle-class (which, if true, renders analysis using economic capital as a variable useless anyhow)."
Abstract Each of the six summaries reviewed in this paper describes the central argument of the article and offers responses on the issues of race, class and feminism. The articles described here all make explicit reference to Canadianissues of feminism. This paper is not a critical analysis, but a brief summary of the assigned articles.
Tags:CANADIANSTUDIES AND ISSUES / GENDER, RACE, CLASS, women reading journal
Abstract This paper outlines a brief proposal for a study into determining rural/small town areas where immigrants to Canada might be willing to re-locate. The paper provides some background material on immigration patterns, a statement of the topic/study area, a methodology, potential results and how they would be put to use, and a brief conclusion with recommendations for further study.
Abstract Section 2 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms identifies Canadians' fundamental freedoms of thought and religion. This discussion assesses its application in the last twenty years. The emphasis is on issues of religious observance-'Sunday shopping' and prayer in schools-and the issue of 'hate crimes' such as holocaust denial.
Abstract This paper looks at how hockey, arguably Canada's most popular sport, is so engrained in Canadian culture that Canadian identification with it begins at an early age. The paper points out how, along with Richard Gruneau and David Whitson, the authors of "Hockey Night in Canada: Sports Identities and Cultural Politics", Canadian youth over the decades have grown up with a fairly stylized and masculine ideal of the sport and its place in Canadian society.
Abstract The paper studies and compares the education systems and their goals in Canadian and the United States. It shows that these school systems share many aspects, including a striving for better education, a constant drive for better technology and a consistent effort to better educate their students. The paper explains that while the methods of instruction and the funding for the system may differ, each share the common goal of a quality education for all students. It argues that, by learning from some successes of Canadian schools, the United States could further its ability to better educate all students in the system. In today's global economy, and in the age of information, there can be no substitute for education. It shows that if, by learning from other nations, the United States is able to provide a better education to the people, then the sanctioning bodies must come together in unity.
From the Paper "The first of these values is equality of access. This value used to be defined as making public education available to a thin population across an entire continent (Fleming, 1997). Currently, equality of access is seen mainly as the eradication of the barriers to education caused by language, gender, race, or physical or mental disability. In fact, the Canadian Council of Ministries of Education, in their Pan-Canadian Protocol for Collaboration on School Curriculum in 1997 stated, ?The ministers wish all citizens to have a fair and equitable opportunity in education and wish to provide increased accessibility to education.?
Closely related to this fair education policy is the value of equality of educational opportunity. This value is described as the idea that the quality and choice of educational programs should not be lessened by where a person lives (Fleming, 1997). As part of the Pan-Canadian Protocol (1997), the ministry stated that one of the objectives of the Corroboration was the ?application of technology to curriculum and the use of distance education for delivery.?
Abstract This ten page undergraduate paper examines newspaper commentary on the value fluctuations of the Canadian dollar. The paper discusses how the commentaries tended to focus not only on the exchange rate and its shifts, but on the various reasons why these fluctuations were occurring. The paper explains that at times the commentaries dealt with immediate causes of Canadian dollar value changes, while at other times a more extended assessment was given which focused on longer-term influences and trends.
From the Paper "In tracking the changing value of the Canadian dollar between January 24 and March 11, 2005, it is evident that the fluctuation was generally confined within a range of five-cents. The lowest difference between the Canadian and U.S. dollars was reached at the end of this recording cycle, when the difference was .2040 on 11 March. The highest difference was seen one week into the recording cycle when the difference was .2566 on 7 February. During this seven-week period, the average difference between the Canadian and American dollars was .2351."
Abstract This paper evaluates the meaning and significance of Canadian citizenship to its residents. The author points out that there are a number of challenges to be considered, including cultural diversity and the ability of individuals to accept their citizenship and to expand their role in local communities. The paper stresses that these issues are important to all Canadians.
Abstract This nine page paper examines the accomplishments and experiences of Canadian women since 1929. The writer assesses their contributions to their families and society and discusses their changing roles as they struggled for gender equality. The writer points out that women comprise one-half of the Canadian population, deserve respect for their many achievements and are becoming much more assertive about expressing their feelings about issues that concern them.
From the Paper "Studying the accomplishments and experiences of Canadian women since 1929, assessing their contributions to their families and society, and discussing their changing roles as they struggled for gender equality are of vital importance today. Women comprise one-half of the Canadian population, deserve respect for their many achievements, and are becoming much more assertive about expressing their feelings about issues that concern them."
Abstract This paper discusses racial issues in Canada. Specifically, it looks at demonizing and criminalizing African-Canadians. The paper argues that this criminalizing makes sense according to conflict theory. In other words, it argues that African-Canadians are being criminalized and demonized in order to maintain the status quo.
From the Paper "Demonizing and Criminalizing African-Canadians Gang Related Shootings in Toronto In the article We Know the Numbers Linda Diebel looks at a possibly gang related shooting that took place at the funeral of Jamal Hemmings (Diebel 2005: A.08). According to Diebel there have been 48 shooting deaths in Toronto this year (Diebel 2005: A.08). The high number of deaths caused by these shootings has made youth violence a major issue in Toronto. This is because 40 of the people that died were under 30 years of age (Diebel 2005: A.08). The fact that the victims and their killers were almost entirely youths made people think that there was really something wrong with young people in Toronto."
Abstract This paper is an analysis of the contribution of Canadian women during World War II. These women mainly contributed through unpaid labor in the home and through volunteer work.
Abstract This paper states that few texts can make claims to possess the kind of methodical comprehensiveness as George Melnyk's "One Hundred Years of Canadian Cinema". The author discusses various aspects of the text to provide an evaluation of the importance of the book's contribution to the study of cinema in Canada. The paper includes the author's argument, the credibility of the evidence and the overall value of the book.
From the Paper "Few texts can make claims to possess the kind of methodical comprehensiveness that George Melnyk's One Hundred Years of Canadian Cinema does. It is a massive, tome of a book whose physical heft correctly suggests all of the intellectual and academic weight that the author imbued within the pages of the three hundred sixty-one page work on the history of the Canadian cinema. Not to give away my feelings on the book prematurely, but the work that Melnyk managed in composing this piece of much-needed non-fiction should be considered one of the author's greatest achievements. The remainder of this review will be divided into four sections. The first will examine Melnyk's thesis, argument, and goal in writing "One Hundred Years of Canadian Cinema"."
Abstract In this paper, the writer discusses that Canada is showing an immense improvement within the past ten years in generating profits and global trade policies that have helped their GDP grow steadily into the 21st century. The writer points out that by generating trade tariff regulations and the creating of a wider global market for industrial natural resources, such metals, minerals and timber, there has been an influx of production, which Canada has never before seen at such high levels. The writer notes that this is an important way to grade the Canadians by their valuable resources that smaller, developing countries have purchased in trade agreements.
From the Paper "This Canadian study examines the nature of globalization for Canada and the industries that are currently opening new markets overseas. By examining the role of differing industries in the now global climate of trade, Canada has been growing at rates never before seen due to affects of communication and industry demands in countries throughout the world. By examining the different growth rates that are now defining the immense opportunities that Canadian industry has overseas, one can reveal the success of global relations that are now part of 21st century business and trade."
