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Investigation of the Canadian Debate Around Free Trade, 2002.
An examination of debates and controversies surrounding free trade between Canada and the U.S.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 56.95
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This is an investigation of the attitudes and debates surrounding free trade with the United States on the Canadian side of the border during the period of 1985 to 2000. The author examines the reasons for free trade and the events that led up to the entry into agreements as well as the hopes, fears and results of free trade between the two countries with focus on Canadian fears.
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"There are 8,893km of virtually unprotected border between Canada and the United States; the longest in the world. With over 100 years of peaceful coexistence and general friendship, it is also one of the world?s most peaceful borders. It comes as no surprise then that the cultures and histories of both countries are so intertwined or, to take the more cynical view ? that Canada?s culture and history are disproportionately intertwined with that of the United States. Whatever position taken, the phenomena exists and as a result of this closeness have arisen more practical issues ? such as concerns dealing with the environment, mutual defense and trade."
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"Education. A Guide to the Canadian School Debate", 2002.
Summarizes and review's Ken Osborne's article on Canadian education.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, £ 31.95
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Summary: This paper is written about Ken Osborne's article on Canadian education. He discusses how Canadian schools have tried to produce in children a sense of civic duty, a patriotic spirit, and schools that existed to train citizens of Canada.
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The Free Trade Debate, 2002.
Explores the pros and cons of free trade in Canada and the consequences of such a move for the country's economy.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 15 sources, £ 75.95
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This paper examines the free trade debate in Canada. It applies a neo-functionalist perspective and the concept of 'spillover.' Initially, the historic Canadian policy, of import substitution, the 'National Policy' is introduced. Subsequently, the free trade negotiations and agreements of the 1980s and 1990s (the FTA and then NAFTA) and their consequences for Canada are considered.
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Canadian International Trade, 2008.
The paper explores Canadian attitudes towards international trade and discusses questions, which arise from their current trade situation.
3,475 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 68.95
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This paper notes that Canada is renowned for its enthusiastic attitude towards international trade and its involvement in organizations, such as the WTO, NAFTA and other regional trading blocs. The paper then explains that this attitude has been tempered recently, however, due to concerns over the validity of such free trade agreements. The author points out that, even though existing free trade agreements are insufficient because of issues of environmental corruption, favor towards U.S. domestic policies and an openness to legislative misinterpretation, in the growing environment of globalization, it is apparent that, for Canada, international trade is here to stay. The paper states that it is undeniable that the U.S. is a powerful ally for Canada and that a positive relationship must be maintained despite political, social and economic problems.
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Introduction
Canadian Enthusiasm for International Trade
Free Trade Agreements Seem Confusing - What are they All About?
Legislation Concerns: Doesn't NAFTA Benefit the U.S. more than Canada?
Should Canada-U.S. Trade Relations even be Encouraged?
What about Environmental Issues?
Conclusion
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"However, NAFTA was initially embraced by the Canadians for a number of reasons. It gave a more comprehensive definition of investment than the Canada-U.S. FTA. Unlike this former agreement, it also applied to sub-national governments and municipalities on top of national governments. It was also much clearer on issues such as establishing a mechanism for the settlement of investment disputes, outlining procedures and time frames for claims, the process of appointing tribunal members and the issuing and enforcing of awards."
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Canadian Trade Policies, 2005.
This paper discusses direct and indirect trade intervention policies for Canada.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper explains that devising a direct coercive intervention to promote Canadian trade is a complicated task because Canada's participation in such international forums, as the World Trade Organization and NAFTA, limit the choice of direct and coercive interventions as tariff barriers. The author points out that the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade may be well advised to consider an indirect intervention policy. The paper relates that the voluntary nature of this policy is attractive enough to acquire widespread adherence to boost significantly Canadian trade and that its indirect characteristics minimize Canadian exposure to retaliatory measures by its trading partners.
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"It must be acknowledged that devising a direct, coercive intervention to promote Canadian trade is a complicated task given the fact that Canada's participation in such international forums as the World Trade Organization and NAFTA limit the choice of such direct and coercive interventions as tariff barriers. However, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade may be well advised to consider indirect interventions that, while voluntary, are attractive enough to acquire widespread adherence and thus may significantly boost Canadian trade while their indirect characteristics minimize Canadian exposure to retaliatory measures by our trading partners."
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International Trade and Canadian Publishing, 2006.
An examination of how trade strategy could be modified within the Canadian publishing industry in order to attract more foreign investment and gain access to new technologies and markets.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, £ 43.95
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It must be acknowledged that the manager of Spaulding Books Canada, the business in the given example, faces a difficult challenge in supporting a trade policy that would increase the profitability of the business given the currently precarious financial position of Spaulding Books. This being said, this essay argues that a policy that combines an equity tax credit with a raising of the foreign ownership restriction in Canadian publishing could attract foreign investment and provide access to new technologies and markets.
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Canadian Fur Trade Market, 2002.
Presents a history of the Hudson's Bay Company and The North West Company during the time period before 1850.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 15 sources, £ 100.95
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This paper provides a short history of the Hudson' Bay Company and the North West Company. In spite of an aggressive entry into the market, the North West Company was not able to sustain its initial price advantage when the Hudson's Bay Company responded to this competitive threat. The superior management and financing of the Hudson's Bay Company also contributed to its survival as the primary firm in the Canadian fur trade market after 1850.
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Free Trade vs. Managed Trade, 2002.
A comparison of free trade to managed trade in today's global economy.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper compares the values of free trade to managed trade. It begins by defining trade and identifying the ideal trade. The paper argues that free trade is the best policy to increase prosperity and equality in a capitalist society. It describes managed trade as the current situation, as tariffs and trade policy try to create fair grounds for commerce between two nations, as seen through the example of Japan and the United States. The writer states that protectionist policies, as used in managed trade, have been the anthem of the past and have led to war and conflict.
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"Trade is the exchange of goods and services between two countries. In order for trade to be successful, both sides must perceive that they benefit from the exchange, or the trade will not take place. In a perfect world, both parties go away from the trade happy that they have ridded themselves of something of which they have surplus, and gained something of value to them. However, in the real world, this does not happen all of the time and one party or the other walks away feeling ?cheated.?
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Free Trade/ Fair Trade, 2007.
An argumentative essay on the benefits of fair trade over free trade.
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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The paper describes how those that promote free trade claim that overall production and profit is the highest good, and define efficiency and success as the ability to produce great quantities and great profit with a business. Those in support of fair trade, however, point out that productivity itself is not a good, but is only useful inasmuch as it improves the lives of the mass of people. The paper examines whether
countries should be allowed to protect their industries with tariffs or control them with regulations, despite the concerns or desires of other countries.
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"Of these two arguments, Morris' is by far the most convincing, in part because he is far more holistic in his analysis of the situation. Irwin focuses primarily on the over-all financial gains for nations, but does not specify who those gains go to. Though he seems to believe that an overall per capita increase in national product will raise national standards of living, he seldom produces evidence to this effect and does not take into consideration that what may be true for one nation, such as Japan, would not be true for another nation which was emerging from a long history of serious economic depression (such as former colonies). Moreover, he seems to confuse personal well being with the well being of the international money market."
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The World Trade Organization And Trade Policies, 2002.
Examines the effects of the WTO on government trade policies in many countries such as China.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 37.95
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The World Trade Organization has an effect on developing governmental policies concerning trade in many countries such as China.
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Trade Spaces in "Trading Spaces", 2002.
A representation of hegemonic masculinity in the popular television series "Trading Spaces".
3,010 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 62.95
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The textual analysis of the TV series "Trading Spaces" explores the possibility of interchanging gender roles in this home improvement showcase. A strong case is built on the unchanging male hegemony. However, the paper shows that the series does focus, in a particular way, on issues of gender and power, and especially on the supposedly changing nature of masculinity. Provides limitless examples from the show to exemplify gendered television.
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"Since its launch in September 2000 as a late-afternoon show, Trading Spaces has regularly scored a 2 or 3 household rating in its universe in prime time, according to Neilson Media Research data, peaking one Saturday evening in April at a 3:2 for an episode featuring the Dixie Chicks. With that all-time household record for TLC, Trading Spaces also beat out all broadcast networks in delivery of adults 18-49 that night (the network regularly ranks in the top 10 of all cable networks in delivery of adults 18-49 and adults 25-54). By the conclusion of its third season, Trading Spaces will have taped 65 new episodes compared to last season?s 40, and can be seen in 70 million homes in America, and internationally in Canada, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and the Philippines (Foege)."
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Aircraft Accident Investigation Tools and Techniques, 2004.
This paper consists of specific areas of aircraft accident investigation technologies and their uses by investigators.
3,587 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 70.95
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This paper explains the various techniques used by aircraft accident investigating teams today. The writer explains the technical terms for the layman, which include accident scene photography, metallurgy, fluid analysis of fuels and oils, fire investigation in flight or on the ground occurrence, human factors, flight deck design, appropriate degree of automation, automatic overwing exit, human forensics and pathology, and flight data recorders.
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"Aviation accident and incidents are extremely painful and expensive for the aviation industry. This is why the aviation industry has investigative engineers who hold the responsibility of investigating accidents by reviewing and identifying the primary cause of the accident, whether it was related to aircraft performance such as, aerodynamics, engines, electrics, hydraulics, or if it was environmental or simply human error.
Investigating aircraft accidents can be extremely complex, sometimes taking many months to figure out the cause of the whole accident. So for the purpose of this task, there are engineers who often collaborate to work in teams in conducting the investigations. Primarily they are solely responsible licensed Professional Engineers, hired by the FAA Air Transport."
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Crime Scene Investigation, 2005.
Reviews the television series "Crime Scene Investigation".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper is a review of the television series "Crime Scene Investigation". It discusses the intricate plot of the show, the episode that aired, the characters, the scenery, the forensics within the episode, and the paths to investigation. It further discusses the interwoven plots of the investigator's lives and the issues that the investigators contend with at work.
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"The television program Crime Scene Investigation aired on cable television on May 10, 2005 (Bruckheimer, 2005). The episode that was presented depicted several scenarios within the plot. These stories included a man who supposedly shot his brother-n-law in self-defense, a little girl who was raped, a woman whose husband was murdered, and a prostitution ring that was drugging their clients (Bruckheimer, 2005). Interwoven within these stories are the consistent elements of the recurring character's lives, both on the job and in relation to personal issues (Bruckheimer, 2005). For example, the character of Catherine Willows, (portrayed by Marg Helgenberger) arrives at the CSI building and kisses her daughter good-bye late at night."
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