Essays on Canada

When one thinks of somewhere to live, they think of safety, how they will provide for themselves and their family, health and education possibilities, among other things. To declare somewhere the best place to live simply means that place provides all that individuals need to be safe, healthy, financially stable and happy. What comes to mind when you said “Canada”? I am sure it wasn’t anything violent, or anything undesirable. It has been said by many people that Canada is the cleanest country or the most peaceful country or that Canada takes care of its elders. Now Continue reading...

a.) Globalization Pressures & Competitive Strategy

Being in Buffalo over a very long time for the Bills does not seem to be the bright idea. Building a new stadium in different proposed destination would be the best idea to ensure that the club maintains its fan base as well as vibrancy. Moving the Buffalo Bills to Toronto, Canada and building a new stadium there would ensure that the club gets more time to play in front of their lively fans. The Canadian Football League is equally competitive. Moving to Toronto as an American Football League club, would allow the club Continue reading...

Business ethics, also known as the corporate ethics can be defined as the applied integrities or professional principles that are observes ethical ideologies and molarities as well as ethical problems that arise within the business environment. Worth noting is the fact that they applies to all aspects of business conduct and they are relevant to the conduct of not only the individuals, but also the entire organization as well as the countries doing business together (Glick, 2008). While government applies laws and regulations to indicate business comportment in the areas they recognize beneficial to them, the ethics indirectly standardizes Continue reading...

Toronto is the largest city in Canada, with an estimated population of above 2.6 million people. The city is also one of the most multicultural cities in the world with about 49 percent of the inhabitants claiming their ethnic origins to different parts of the world including the Middle East, Asia, Europe, other parts of America, and a few from the African continent. In 2010, the median household income in the city was $58,000. The household with incomes above $150,000 was 12.6 percent and that above 100,000 percent was 26 percent. The average personal income of Continue reading...

Industry Report: Banking

Introduction
When it comes to an industry, then there are number of things which have been taken into account for the same. The essence of effectiveness and productivity always been associated with an industry and the stance of effectiveness depends upon certain factors. There are number of industries working in the world and all of the industries have their own significance and importance lies in a broad nutshell. There are certain aspects which have to be taken into consideration by an organization or by an industry in order to become competitive and eminent in a certain industry.
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Introduction

Stanley Park is a public park covering 1,001-acre land in Canada. The park is located in downtown Vancouver and is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean waters. Stanley Park is established in a land that was originally inhabited by indigenous people, long before colonization by the British. After colonization, the park that was blessed with abundant resources become home to aboriginal settlers. When the city recuperated in 1886, it was turned into the prime park of Vancouver. The name “Stanley” comes from a British politician, Lord Stanley, the governor general of the area at that time. The unique thing Continue reading...

Introduction

Stanley Park is a modern urban park that is located in Vancouver, Canada. It is currently the most beloved park and was the first to be established in Vancouver. It is designated as a national and historic site in Canada. This park is an oasis whose magnificence and green feature cannot go unmentioned. It is positioned in the middle of a greatly built landscape in the urban areas of Vancouver in Canada. Visitors who find an opportunity to visit the park explore over 400 hectare natural rain forest situated in the west coast. They also get to enjoy the Continue reading...

Final Report

Background of the Study
The research majors on immunization of newly born babies and children aged below 5 years in Canada, New Brunswick. Children below the age of 5 are prone to infection by contagious diseases. Vaccines come in handy as a preventive measure that reduces the chances of infection for this vulnerable section of the population in Brunswick. However, the administration of the vaccines is only possible after the children’s parents given their consent. The primary objective of administering vaccines is to attain global health for children all over the world.
Vaccinations are secure and effective ways Continue reading...

Question 1

There has been an argument within Canada that the rich section of the society is becoming super rich while those considered as poor are even becoming poorer (Gilbert, 2008). This assertion has elicited various debates with analysts taking to keenly follow the manner in which events have been unfolding within Canadian economy. It is aimed at either proving that the assertion holds or demystifying it all together. According to the latest statistics, earnings among the rich in Canada rise by a significant percentage. Analysts argue that the rise was 16% with the lowest earners’ incomes slumping even deeper by Continue reading...

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The issue of adult literacy in Canada: An Introduction
The issue of adult literacy emerged on the Canadian public agenda, just before the 1988 federal election. For the first time in the Canadian history, the political parties respond positively to government initiatives to the literacy issue.
It should be noted that high rates of poor literacy amongst minorities, and disabled as well as the older people, are correlated to limited to these groups. Hence, those people with poor literacy are more probable than the others to become poor. As well, the Continue reading...

Louis Riel is one of the greatest leaders of the Metis- descendants of the indigenous Indian population, mostly French immigrants. He is commonly referred to as the father of Manitoba as he founded the Canadian province referred to as Manitoba. Essentially, it took dedication and a lot of struggle from this selfless leader. His era was faced with a lot of opposition from the Canadian government which was much more endowed than the Metis settlers (Stewart18).
Being the first born in a family of eleven children naturally made him a leader. Hudson’s Bay Company owned the Red Settlement Continue reading...

Section A

- What is your student identification number?
- How many Indigenous nations are there in Canada?
There are twelve nations: Great Basin, California, Great Plains, Northeastern Woodlands, South West, South East, Mesoamerica, Circum-Caribbean, Eastern Subarctic, Northwest Coast, Western Subartic and Arctic.
- How many Indigenous language families exist in Canada?
There are close to 75 indigenous languages, but according to Norrls (104), up to 2008, there were sixteen selected aboriginal languages. They include Cree, Ojibway, Innu-aimun, Algonquin, Ml’kmaq, Blackfoot, Malecite, Dene, Dogrib, Carrior, Satish, Gitksan, Nisga’a, Mohawk, Iroquoian and Haida.

Eskimoan.

- How many indigenous creation stories did Continue reading...

Aboriginal people experience all sorts of detriments including crime, high rates of victimization, and incarnation. In addition, the majority of Aboriginal people struggle with superior bodies such as the Canadian state to reinstate self-government and self-determination. The weighty part of their grievances is the fact that Aboriginal people are extremely poor but they extorted money. The aim of the Aboriginal Justice is mainly to address these appalling issues by working with Aboriginal communities, territories, and provinces to support projects and products such as community based programs that aim at providing a better option and an alternative to the mainstream Continue reading...

Most governments all over the world have social policies that help support and overcome the weaknesses of the major social organizations of the nation, especially the disabled, the youth and the elderly. When it come to the quality of life of senior people, some aspects comes into play. These are health status, income security, education and employment and, the perception of older people to social connectedness.
According to statistics, the Canadian population is rapidly aging. Older people makeup a rapidly growing population and, this trend is expected to go on for some time since there is improved life expectancy Continue reading...

Assignment 10 Questions & Answers

Assignment 10 Questions & Answers.
- Guangzhou has one of the poorest air quality ratings of major Chinese cities. With high levels of nitrogen oxide, its air quality is rated as III 1, which means slightly polluted according to china.org.cn
- The following cities are ranked as per their sulphuric acid concentration levels, with the highest level on number 1:
- Calcutta, India.
- Kiev, Ukraine.
- Athens, Greece.
- Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Montreal, Canada.
- Vancouver, Canada.
- Oslo, Norway.
- About Carbon Monoxide (CO):
a. CO is an air pollutant because it is a poisonous when released Continue reading...

Introduction

The Best Western PLUS Chateau Granville Hotel is a five star hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia located just a few minutes’ drive from Canada Place. The location of the hotel makes it suitable for business travelers during their stay as majority of corporate location in the area are near The Best Western PLUS Chateau Granville Hotel, including St. Paul’s Hospital, Provincial and Federal Courts, and Vancouver Coastal Health. The hotel provides convenience for the busy business travelers, as it is located near the new Canada Line Rapid transit from the Vancouver international Airport. The hotel offers ample amenities Continue reading...

Introduction

The media has had an amazing impact on the society around it. Newspapers, television, internet, and the radio are some of the forms of media that are in use, in Canada. Unfortunately, the media has managed to influence people’s perceptions and behavior in a negative manner. Stereotyping is one way through which the media can create negative perceptions by pointing out certain characteristics about a certain group of people. It is no wonder the Canadian media have been involved in issues of ethnic stereotyping of certain groups in Canada. The Canadian blacks have been the worst affected with Continue reading...

Pros and Cons of the Notwithstanding Clause

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms contains the notwithstanding clause. This clause has been a major talking point in Canadian politics. This is because the notwithstanding clause gives power to the provincial legislatures or the parliament to override certain portions of the rest of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Morton (2002) notes that this clause is also controversial in any instances such that there is a valid argument against its application when used and, on the other hand, its use seems unavoidable. This paper discusses the pros and cons of using this clause.

Pros

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Introduction

The enactment of PC1001 was seen as a milestone towards the institutionalization of Canada’s labour movement. Justice Ivan Rand was appointed arbitrator to bring to an end the strike involving workers from Ford’s Windsor plant in Canada. He gave the unions the right to use a check off system that would help in the collection of the unions’ dues. This, Justice Ivan saw as a means to give the union financial stability before they could grow themselves into single entities. The Rand Ruling has been used as a template for Canada’s labour relations.
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Introduction

The bituminous sand that is found in Alberta, Canada is a key resource to Canada. It has played a key role in the development of the country. The mining industry in Canada has played a key role in the economic development of Canada. It has been discovered that nearly approximately 10 percent of oil is considered to be economically recoverable with the use of technologies that are currently being developed. With this, Canada is ranked the third in oil energy reserves after Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. It is estimated that oil sands will account for approximately 25% of oil Continue reading...

Internal factors

Strength
- Notably, the company has acquired prime properties like the “crystal palace” and the availability of a wide array of assets in helicopters, airplanes, and ambulances that ensure the future of business of the ORNGE Company despite the problems that it is facing (Legislation Assembly of Ontario 2013).
- The new CEO of the ORNGE ambulance Company is a significant strength to the company. His hands-on leadership skills and honorable philosophies have really helped to keep the company afloat despite the numerous allegations that are facing the company (Donovan, Talaga, and Ferguson 1).

Weakness

- Lack of accountability due Continue reading...

The Economy and Work

According to the conservative ministers, the government does not believe that Election Canada has any significant role for boosting and encouraging voting. Further, they have argued that the decreasing turnover in the recent years is representation of the fact that Elections Canada was not having a good deal of success.
In my opinion, there are ulterior motives for passing this law that the Conservative government is not disclosing. They want to win the majority by using illegal robocalls to the voters, which are identified as the non-supporters in the complied list of the confidential part and directed them to Continue reading...

The governments play a very crucial role in planning and investing in urban infrastructure. The urban infrastructure development is a form of measure on how the government is committed. In many cases, the decision of infrastructure development is divided on the different government organs. The government has a role to provide funds in order meet the entire requirement in the budget. Most of the urban infrastructure development is done by the local government. They are the one responsible for the planning, renewal and repairs.
The local government levee charges from the public to provide the required services in the Continue reading...

Canada is a multicultural area, which has the different sense background, of religious, racial, and cultural festivity. This is notable through the Canadian government adoption of the Multiculturalism policy, in the 1970-80s. This placed the Canadian government, as being the multiculturalism ideology instigator, due to its public prominence on the articulating the social significance of immigration. Therefore, placing the Royal Commission in Canada, dealing with Biculturalism and Bilingualism, often to be referred in multiculturalism as being; the modern political wakefulness derivation.
"Multiculturalism" as a term, has been used by Canadians both descriptively, what is seen as a fact sociologically Continue reading...

Women and education in Canada

Education is one of the basic needs in the society. The need to study and acquire more skills has been aggravated by the ever-increasing standards of living that have pushed youngest people into innovation. Canada boasts as one of the countries with the highest literacy levels. The education system has been designed to ensure that every child who has attained the age of going to school obtains education. Each year, changes are made to the syllabus to ensure that the children get the education they require in line to the ever-changing needs of the society. One of the areas Continue reading...

Introduction

Canada is a developed country whose economy resembles that of the United States of America. Canada is a high-technology industrial economy, generating trillions of dollars in annual revenues. The country’s living standards and economic systems are very similar to the US, having economic sectors that complement its manufacturing, mining and service industries .
Canada, along with the United States and Mexico, signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994 which opened trade and economic integration among the three participating countries . Ever since the NAFTA happened, Canada experienced a very dramatic increase in trade with the United States. Continue reading...

We would like to present you with this particular proposal on creating possible adjustments in the governance system that Toronto operates and functions with. In relation to this matter, we see the need to create particular adjustments that might be needed to specifically handle the growing number of residents in the city and making sure impact on how their needs and demands for good governance is properly served. We would like to call such proposal as the Local Reform Project: A Focus on Improved Public Participation and Community Councils.
The aspect of control is a strongly determining factor in Continue reading...

Growing number of homeless people in Canada have emerged as one of major issues for policy makers of Canada. People are raising questions about the management and government policies that are responsible for growing number of homeless people. The issue has been a major issue of concern for the government of Canada as it affects more than a few aspects of the Canadian society as well as national interests. This paper intends to discuss the issue of homeless people in Canada and further, intends to examine whether the Canadian government should help homeless people?
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Government?

Introduction
Homelessness is a problem in Canada with roots long in the past and has become much more dramatic during the 1990s. Although it tied up the Canadian government, pushing for effective measures at a much later period than other countries, such as Australia, the US and the UK, it still has a long way to go before viable solutions are found. The Canadian response to homelessness was intense; however, without ever managing to cope effectively with the increasing poverty, or provide people with affordable housing. Without a permanent cross-country solution, we cannot consider any actual progress is made. Continue reading...

Introduction

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- What is your gender? (obj: To know demographic details of Extreme Exposure members)
- Male
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Improving Housing Quality in Canada to Improve Health

REF: IMPROVING HOUSING QUALITY IN CANADA TO IMPROVE HEALTH.
The basic issues that determine the health of Canadians are not medical related or lifestyle choices but rather the conditions they experience in their living. These are primarily the determinants of social health. This is according to the research that has been done over the years in Canada. Most Canadians are not aware that their health is majorly shaped by how the income they earn is distributed. It is also shaped by education about health, race, disability, gender, aboriginal status, healthy services, and housing.
One of the major factors that Continue reading...

Waldron and White declared that the manganese rich sedimentary rocks of Nova Scotia and Wales are Cambrian. They discovered that these rocks were deposited in a deepwater turbidite basin called Megumia and not on the Avalonian shelf. We found that the geo-chronological data does not conflict with the Early Ordovician deposition age for manganese rich sedimentary rock of the Rheic suture. This region included Nova Scotia and northern Wales. They said that “Megumia” is part of the Avalonian plate and manganese rich rocks formed on its shelf.
They performed a coticule study and found that occurrences of coticules and Continue reading...

in the Hudson, James, and Ungava bays region, Canada
In riverine systems, the U- series isotopes are helpful in documenting chemical weathering and also to quantify the time scales of all sediments transfer. There are many factors that influence riverine U properties and they include physical weathering as well as the rates of production of mineral surfaces, exchange of particles with colloids and also the mixing of surface water and ground water. In as much as this happens, there is need to have insights into large river systems in order to constraint the U environmental cycle. One thing that Continue reading...

Introduction

Will’s father had earlier on abandoned him and his mother when he was very little. Will had not seen his father and as a result, he developed a very negative attitude towards his father. This impacted Will in two folds, on one hand, will was negatively affected as he did not benefit from the father’s love which made him to lead a poor life. On the hand, it is seen as a major stepping stone for Will to re-evaluate himself and to appreciate the need for self-reliance. When Will became a societal figure, the father sensed and Continue reading...

Labor Market

Labor market is a form of the economy that functions through demand and the supply of labor. Labor demand is the companies demand; labor and supply focus on the supply of the labor workers. The bargaining power is likely to have high influence on both supply and demand. Majority of the nation is aware that the labor market institutions that have equalizing effects tend to encounter challenges (Peitchinis, 2005). Policy change is required in relation to equality since it ensures that the status quo focuses on both national and international change. Labor market comprises of employees searching for work, Continue reading...

Toronto-Detroit: How Toronto is in danger of becoming like Detroit..

Detroit and what are the measures required to be taken to stop that.To start with we will discuss
Shortly about both these cities and their respective economies and social conditions.
First talking about Detroit, it is a city in the U.S state of Michigan.It is also the largest city across

America-Canada border with a population close to 5.2 million people, known as World’s

Traditional automotive center.The biggest reason for the setback for its economy was gradual
Movement from manufacturing to services.To be clear concentrating to one industry that is
Automobile and neglecting the others.At one time due to good position in economic Continue reading...

Why It Is Bad for Air Canada Monopoly in Air Business in Canada

Introduction
Since the Canadian Airline was bankrupted in 2001, thus Air Canada became the only giant airline in Canada and monopoly in the air business for over a decade. According to the Air Canada’s Annual Information Form 2012 that Air Canada occupied approximately 55% market share of domestic air business and 37% for international flights (excludes flights to the US) departure from Canada (Air Canada’s Annual Information Form, 2012). However, throughSkytrax servers that the Air Canada show low satisfaction for its services due to incredible high price, poor staff services and maintenance and high frequently delay even Continue reading...

International Microeconomics: Trade Dispute Case Study ‘USCOOL’

Introduction
The advent of bilateral trade talks started all before the general agreement on tariff and trade (GATT). Although the reciprocal tariff act of 1934, came into action after the smooth Hawley tariff act of 1930 as a result of the stock market crash. The reciprocal tariff act served as a negotiating model for GATT. GATT prompted countries to negotiate and reciprocate tariff reduction. The World Trade Organization (WTO) was formed in 1995 after 8 rounds of talk under GATT from 1947 to 1994 to discuss varying issues of trade. WTO was formed to provide an avenue to manage Continue reading...

The Pepsi Ultimate Taste Challenge 2012: Social Enough?

PepsiCo is one of the biggest players of the carbonated and non carbonated soft drink market. This case deals with Pepsi’s market dynamics in the Canadian market. PepsiCo first entered Canada in 1934 by opening its first bottling plant in Montreal. Since then, it had been a long journey for the company as it has more than 10 million loyal customers all across the country. It had employed more than 5000 people all across Canada ,and its primary target was the long term growth of PepsiCo brands that consisted of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Max,Tropicana,Gatorade,7up, Continue reading...

Social Planning Relating to Housing

The primary function of organizations of social planning is to help in the building and strengthening of the community. Most of their work focuses on social issues that affect individuals plus families. Among these roles is the provision of decent and affordable housing. Housing shortage is one social planning issue related to housing that can be identified in the two films of Farewell Oak Street and Imagining Home.
Housing shortage refers to a situation in which many households lack affordable dwelling places. The film ‘Imagining Home’ directs its attention to the revolution of a historical, aspersed and valued public Continue reading...