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Environmental Policies In Canada, 2007.
An examination of the failings of Canada's policies regarding vehicle air pollution.
3,525 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 67.95
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This paper discusses the kind of impact that globalization has on Canadian policies concerning air pollution. The paper specifically focuses on the policies concerning motor vehicle air pollution. The paper argues that Canada's tendency to follow the policy of the United States is likely to result in Canada having the same critical problem of vehicle emissions that the United States has witnessed.
Table of Contents:
Objective
The Argument Presented In This Work
Introduction
I. The United States And Canadian Environmental Policy
II. Problems With Canadian Policy Related To Carbon Emissions
III. Environmental Policy Review
Summary And Conclusion
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"Sustainable transportation in Canada is being overseen by the Metropolitan Transportation Agency, created by the province of Quebec in 1996 which is a provincial agency that coordinates the planning and funding of public transportation in the Montreal region. The agency receives revenue from a dedicated gasoline tax of 1.5 cents per litre collected within the region and a vehicle license surcharge of $30 per vehicle in the region." (Paraphrased) The province of Alberta approved the funding of transportation capital in Calgary and Edmonton in 1999 that provisions of the funding of 5 cents per liter of fuels taxes that are collected in those regions. It is stated that: "Calgary and Edmonton have integrated governance structures that allow them to plan and implement sustainable transportation policies on a comprehensive basis." (Ibid)"
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Hospitality Industry in Vancouver, 2007.
An analysis of the history and growth of the hospitality and tourism industry in Vancouver.
17,447 words (approx. 69.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 170.95
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This paper presents the factors affecting consumers' intent to repurchase the Vancouver area's travel and hospitality offerings. The paper describes the history and growth of the tourism and hospitality industry of the City of Vancouver and why it has been so successful. It then describes the amenities and services available and discusses what it needs in order to continue growing in the future.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part I.
The Background To Tourism
Part II.
Amenities And Services
Methods
Introduction To Methodology
Research Question
Objectives
Definition Of Terms
Survey Instruments
Survey Population
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
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"Success in the hospitality industry increasingly demands an understanding of many other aspects of popular culture and trends. The term "lifestyle hotel" that has now been adopted by a certain kind of brand name accommodation says it all. Meant as a take off on the "boutique hotel" it carries even further the idea that hospitality is about how people live, and what they want out of life. The personal touches of the lifestyle and boutique hotels, lodges, resorts, and other accommodations speak to the almost hyper-individuality of today's traveler - whether businessperson or tourist. This hyper-individualism is a feature of much of contemporary culture. The hospitality industry must permit itself to be directed by the same powerful forces that have shaped - and dramatically transformed - modern society. The old communal world that existed prior to the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s has produced a new ethos, one that seemingly shares little with the community-based standards of an earlier day."
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US and Canadian Electoral Process, 2006.
A review of the electoral process in the United States and in Canada.
1,514 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper takes a look at the US and Canadian electoral processes, and the differences between the two. According to the paper, the voting eligibility requirements of the United States and Canada are almost the same with regards to age, residency, citizenship and incorporation in the voters' list.
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"In Canada, a qualified voter must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age and his or her name must be on the List of Electors or Voters' List. "The right to vote is restricted to those who maintain normal year-round residency within a given polling division. Although residency normally means 'place of ... habitation,' special provision is made for members of the Canadian Forces and public-service workers, together with their dependants, who may be absent from their place of residence for extended periods by virtue of their jobs. Special provision is also made for those who move during an election, employees or students temporarily residing in a location, transient residents, and Members of Parliament. (Robertson, 2004)" Unlike the United States, "Canada's electoral system is referred to as a 'single-member plurality' or 'first-past-the-post' system. In every electoral district, the candidate with the most votes wins a seat in the House of Commons and represents that riding as its Member of Parliament, or MP. This means that candidates need not receive more than 50 percent of the vote (an absolute majority) to be elected. (Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, 2001)"
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Vancouver and Tourism, 2007.
This paper explores the successful tourism industry in Vancouver, British Columbia.
1,954 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 42.95
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The paper discusses how the city of Vancouver, in British Columbia, is a vibrant commercial and cultural center and it offers all the attractions of a major metropolitan area. The paper portrays how nearby Vancouver Island is a place of stunning natural beauty, with an appeal to the eco-traveler and outdoor enthusiast. The paper explains how the growth of tourism went hand in hand with the development of an increasingly urban society. Places like Vancouver Island offered a tourist a wild and rugged atmosphere that was fast disappearing in the vicinities of major Eastern cities.
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"Tourism is a major industry in almost all parts of the globe. Many developing nations exact the lion's share of their income from foreign guests, while in developed countries, like Canada, tourism can be an equally lucrative source of revenue. In a post-industrial nation, tourism adds to the economic mix, diversifying array of service sector jobs. The Island of Vancouver, in British Columbia, is already a high growth area that attracts large numbers of new residents each year, and is a magnet for business investment and development. Tourists, too, find the region immensely appealing."
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Canadian Healthcare System, 2006.
An analysis of the Canadian healthcare system.
4,606 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 17 sources, MLA, £ 81.95
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This paper describes and critically analyzes the Canadian healthcare system in terms of J. Frenk's policy framework. It also outlines the key issues influencing health policy in Canada, including politics and the news media, as indicated by research and current surveys.
Outline:
Introduction
Background of Frenk's Policy Framework
Canada's Healthcare Systems
Frenk's Theory of Fairness in Financial Contribution
Healthcare Consumer Studies in Canada
The Relationship Between Economics and Healthcare
Political Factors Influencing Healthcare in Canada
Canadian Perspective According to the News Media
The Increasing Amount of Elderly People in the Canadian
Healthcare System
The Competition in Canada
The Current State of Affairs of Healthcare in Canada
Conclusion
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"The current state of affairs in Canada's healthcare systems are not very satisfying, both in the eyes of consumers and healthcare employees. The Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada has reported several intimidating results related to staffing in Canada's healthcare systems, including announcements that Halifax's Capital District health Authority is in need of 175 more nurses to meet the demands in its hospitals. Additionally, there are reports that the same health district authority canceled a successful liver-transplant program because there were no surgeons to perform the operations, with similar tragedies being reported across the country. Goals to improve this area of Canada's healthcare system would be that governments and healthcare employers should change laws, regulations, and employment agreements to better match healthcare practitioners' jobs to their training and that the government should invest in increasing the number of doctors and nurses working in Canada as well. Furthermore, governments should use financial incentives to better distribute healthcare practitioners between and within provinces."
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Foreign Policy, 2005.
A discussion on Canadian foreign policy.
1,348 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper claims that the two schools of thought, liberalism and realism, are much more closely linked than theorists believe. It explains that both schools of thought desire the perpetuation of the nation-state, and in so doing, both seek out the most viable action with regard to an international situation. The paper focuses on the Canadian foreign policy, and mentions that it is especially opportune for such a blending of theories. The author expands on the concept of soft power. The paper also explores other situations in which soft power creates a bridge between liberalism and realism. Canada's foreign policy as a primarily liberalism-based theory with undertones of realism, similar to the soft power thesis, are proposed.
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"Liberalism and realism proceed from different fundamental interpretations about the international system: assumptions about the identity of the other state actors , the relationship of those actors to both state institutions and international ones like the United Nations, and the determining factors of state relations with one another. Realists must take the liberal critique seriously, and vice versa; neither theory has been proven as superior thus far. This essay will examine the underlying failures of both schools of thought and examine the possibility that they are in actuality much closer to one another than originally perceived. "
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Multiculturalism and the Canadian Documentary, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of multiculturalism in Canadian film.
2,435 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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In this article, the writer points out that Canadian documentary directors have used the genre to effectively illustrate facets of multiculturalism and style that would be lost in the non-documentary film-making world. The writer discusses and compares three films in this paper. The writer describes that Simcha Jacobovici and Roger Pyke present a striking memorandum that illustrates the pain and struggle of religious persecution in the film 'Expulsion & Memory: Descendants of the Hidden Jews'. Similarly, the writer looks at Alanis Obomsawin's 'Richard Cardinal: Cry from the Diary of a Metis Child'. The writer also discusses 'Shooting Indians: A Journey with Jeffery Thomas' by Ali Kazimi that quietly illustrates one man's struggle to change the stereotypical image of Native cultures and people in North America, while also reflecting on the relationship of culture as the director shares his cultural background. The writer concludes that through different uses of the documentary genre, all three films effectively use the factual background to establish strong views of multicultural identity.
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"As a film style, documentaries are tied to stricter guidelines than other films because they must adhere to fact to some respect. While many filmmakers might see this as a problem or hurtle, well-made documentaries take advantage of this factor as strength. American director St. Clair Bourne explains that the making of a fictional movie is much more demanding because the background and context must all be created from scratch; he finds documentaries to be more about interpretation and bringing out the real story that already exists within a context. This is the case with the three films discussed here, though each film faced different challenges in creation, and succeeded in different aspects. Each of these films takes the raw material of the history involved and shapes it to create a story with whatever intentions exist from the directors."
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Wealth and Poverty of Nations, 2007.
A critical analysis of "The Wealth and Poverty of Nations" by David Landes.
2,653 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 54.95
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The paper examines "The Wealth and Poverty of Nations" that provides multiple and complex explanations for the imbalance of wealth between different nations. This paper examines Landes' arguments that economic development is intrinsically tied to a society's culture. The paper examines Landes' ideas of the ideal characteristics that should be present if a society is to pursue economic growth. The paper examines the implications of Landes' predictions for Canadian businesses and the Canadian economy. The paper shows how Landes has written a provocative book, one that makes a strong argument for the importance of Western-style values in providing a foundation for economic dominance. The paper points out, however, that the growth in cities like Shanghai and Beijing highlight the flaws of Landes' argument.
Outline:
Landes and the State
Culture and Economic Development
Prescriptions for Growth
From the Paper
"Landes' view of the state is both nuanced and potentially contradictory. He rightly acknowledges that the state plays a crucial role in setting an environment that fosters individual innovation and entrepreneurship. For this reason, city-states such as Venice and Florence flourished during the Middle Ages. These city-states, according to Landes, represented a haven free from the control and oppressive tax practices of monarchs and landlords in feudal societies."
"The author makes a strong argument in as it would be impossible for entrepreneurship, mercantilism and eventually, capitalism to develop within the stringent social divisions of feudalism. In feudal societies, one's place in society is determined by property - namely, land. Tenants who do not own land make a living by their selling their labor to a landlord with property."
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Canada and the Jews, 2007.
This paper explores the phenomenon of anti-Semitism, specifically with regards to Canada.
2,107 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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The paper relates that the word anti-Semitism was invented in the late 19th century as a more acceptable word than Jew-hatred. The paper discusses how the disease of anti-Semitism is irrational and seeking its origins is futile. The paper explains the difference between mild anti-Semitism and diabolical anti-Semitism and shows the history of anti-Semitism as manifested in Canadian life. The paper discusses how the days of anti-Semitism are not over for Canada; now we have Holocaust deniers, Neo-Nazis on the Internet and a steady increase in harassment of Jews.
From the Paper
"The word anti-Semitism was invented in the late 19th century as a more acceptable word than Jew-hatred. It was meant to sound scientific, but actually there is no such thing as "Semitism." The word Semitic refers to a language group of which Aramaic (the language Jesus spoke), Hebrew, and Arabic are members. A Jewish historian defined anti-Semitism as "dislike of the unlike." Ages (1981) points out that there are nuances in the meaning of the word. It is possible, for example, to dislike Jews but be opposed to slaughtering them in concentration camps. In its most innocent form anti-Semitism is like the widespread prejudice found throughout the whole human race. It could be hostility after working for an unsympathetic Jew or a vague negativism from being taught to dislike them as a child."
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Homelessness in Canada, 2006.
This paper discusses the problem of being without a home in Canada.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 35.95
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This paper explains that the number of people living on the streets in Canada, even if they are not visible on the street, has been increasing steadily over the last fifteen years. The author points out that homelessness, defined as any person, family or household that has no fixed address or security of housing tenure, can affect people of any age, gender or ethnic background and is caused by a variety of reasons such as mental illness, low-paying jobs, demolition of rental units and disconnection from family and community. The paper relates that the combination of poverty and inadequate access to health care results in a much higher mortality rate among the homeless population than among the general population.
From the Paper
"Infectious disease ranks among the most serious consequences of poverty, such as tuberculosis, hepatitis A, B, and C, and HIV/AIDS. Although AIDS is a disease of poor people in poor countries, HIV rates are also very high in areas of concentrated poverty throughout North America. In Toronto, roughly 38 percent of the homeless population is infected with tuberculosis, which is higher than the global rate. The spread of tuberculosis is fueled by malnutrition, overcrowding and immunosuppression, which are conditions found in the homeless populations all across Canada."
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Christine Jessop, 2006.
A discussion on the misconduct of the Canadian criminal jusitce system surrounding Chrisitine Jessop's murder.
2,630 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 54.95
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This paper begins with a detailed description of the circumstances leading to and surrounding the disappearance of Christine Jessop in 1984. It continues to analyze the actions of the police and the investigation committee after having found Jessop's body. It highlights the actions of the Canadian criminal justice system in congruence with the wrongful conviction of Guy Morin. In the conclusion, the author of the paper, discusses the criminal system's misconduct, and its severe effects, which occurred during and after the investigation of the murder.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
References
From the Paper
"In fact, York officers may have had a substantial lead in Christine's disappearance. On October 6, 1984, a witness reported that she and her husband seeing a man holding a small child in a forceful manner in a car on October 3, 1984, near the time of Christine's disappearance. Despite the fact that the witnesses provided a description of the car, they were not interviewed until 12 days after their initial report. Although her report of the suspicious behavior was consistent with an abduction and the suspect she described did not have a car similar to Morin's, nor did he match Morin's physical description. However, police failed to fully investigate the lead. In fact, they did not even request a list of vehicles matching the one described, in detail, by one of the witnesses."
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Collaboration and Nursing Staff, 2007.
An analysis of the impact of intersectoral collaboration on nursing retention.
2,670 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 55.95
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The paper evaluates the effects intersectoral collaboration have on nursing retention programs in general and on Canadian nursing staff in particular. The paper discusses how collaborative initiatives have been shown to improve nursing retention rates many times as well as improving the ability of all practitioners to deliver healthcare services more effectively and efficiently. The paper discusses how nurses are going to remain in short supply in the foreseeable future and the Canadian healthcare system is going to need to use all the tools in its management repertoire to meet these shortfalls. The paper concludes that intersectoral collaboration, based on an improved sense of interdisciplinary collaboration, was shown to be a viable approach to improving the delivery of healthcare services today.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Today, there are a number of frameworks and concepts available to describe the working relationships between medicine and nursing. According to Coombs (2004), "At present, the most frequently cited concept in health care policy and literature is that of 'collaboration,' meaning 'to labor together': although alternative definitions are offered that imply a willingness to co-operate with one's enemy" (p. 11). For the purposes of this study, though, collaboration assumes the more relevant definition of being "non-hierarchical in nature and a cooperative venture based on shared power and authority. It assumes power based on a knowledge base or expertise as opposed to power shared on role or function" (Coombs, 2004, p. 11). A more popular term, "interdisciplinary," is also frequently used to describe a level of collaboration requiring joint development of a plan of care with healthcare professionals pooling their expertise."
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Reform in Western Canada, 2007.
This paper compares and contrasts Western Canada's way of life with that of Eastern Canada.
3,682 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 70.95
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The paper describes the Western Canadian worldview and lifestyle and how they differ from Eastern Canada. More liberal in many senses of the word, the paper portrays how Western Canada developed into a bastion of radical thought, inspired in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century by Marxism, populism and the British labor movement. The paper explains how the Reform movement in Western Canada was sparked and fed by a series of interrelated political, economic, social, geographic, historical and existential concerns. The paper explains that what initially distinguished the Western from the Eastern mentality continues to loosely divide the nation: a sense of alienation from national politics and culture.
From the Paper
"Geographical distance prevented the maintenance of social ties between regions even if goods and services could be readily transported and traded on the rail network. Citizens in Western provinces felt cut off continually from Ottawa; their concerns did not reflect those of urban industrialists back East nor those of the already established mining and agricultural communities in central and eastern Canada. The bread basket invited exploitation by big business, as did the fruitful mines of Western Canada."
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The 2004 Canadian Federal Election, 2005.
This paper discusses the 2004 Canadian Federal election, which was a watershed election in the political history of Canada because it shows the trend towards coalition governments as in Italy.
1,958 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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This paper explains that the Canadian Federal Elections 2004, also called the 38th General Election, which were held on June 28, 2004, resulted in the Liberal government of Prime Minister Paul Martin losing its majority but still were able to form a minority government, being the single largest party. The author points out that the elections were preceded by a 36-day intensive election campaign, which was marked by the fact that all the leaders of the three major national parties were changed after the 37th General Elections of 2000. The paper relates that Prime Minister Paul Martin was expected to have an easy victory and form the fourth consecutive Liberal majority government, but the impact of sponsorship scandal reduced the margin of victory and the Liberals could not have a clear majority.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Issues
Gender Mix in Nomination
Seats Won
Division of Votes (%)
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"The Conservative party leader was quite sanguine when he said: "We will accept the verdict of the Canadian people but will remind the government...they will be held accountable." The threat of the Conservative party was a Damocles' sword having over the head of the Liberal government. The Liberal win had the seeds of its own defeat in its victory. Historically, Canada had nine minority governments and none of them lasted for more than two years. These minority governments have been limited by their ability to get their bills passed. Stephen Harper, leader of the Conservative party, realized that Ontario is the most important province where he did not fare well."
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