Essays Tagged: "Canada"

Homeless

ese arethe questions I will confront in my essay.With the economical wealth attributed to the name 'Canada', onewould have to wonder why there is a homeless situation at all.This problem is especially ... would have to wonder why there is a homeless situation at all.This problem is especially evident in Canada's wealthiest city,Toronto. When it comes to the affairs of the people, it is thegovernment wh ...

(3 pages) 324 1 3.8 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

The effects on the Native peoples from the introduction of the commertial fur trade into Canada

An essay describing the effects of the fur trade on the Native peoples of Canada Excellent.EssayThe trapping of beavers for their fur had always been an integral part of nati ... ture. It can be said that, "The introduction of the commercial fur trade into the area now known as Canada, sounded the death knell for the native peoples culture."During the early years of European s ... ed the death knell for the native peoples culture."During the early years of European settlement of Canada, there was little interaction between the natives and the European settlers. The native peopl ...

(3 pages) 88 0 4.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Anthropology

La Peine Capitale

petuite. Alors malheureusement, la perpetuite est souvent beaucoup moins que le mot suggere. Ici au Canada, par example, un meutrier peut sortir 'avec un bon comportement' au but de 12 ans -et on ne p ... qui sont innocent des crimes sont coupes jusqu'aux os, et dans un temps ou on trouve - meme ici au Canada - qu'un pourcentage eleve des enfants vivent en pauvrete, avons-nous vraiment les moyens de g ...

(3 pages) 36 0 5.0 Apr/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Opinion on the death penalty

n the Death PenaltyThe death penalty, also referred to as capital punishment, has been abolished in Canada since 1976, but still exist in a few American States. The last execution in Canada took place ... l the killer', it will deter others from committing such a terrible crime. However, murder rates in Canada have remained the same and there is no significant difference when comparisons are made of th ...

(4 pages) 355 0 3.7 Mar/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Canada - of the United States of America

CANADA - OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAThe Canadian identity has always been difficult to define. W ... inuing to be allowed by Canadians to take over our economyand literally buy our country. Culturally Canada has its own distinct government and institutions which differ andare better from those in the ... ntry has been all but sold out to America. Themajor cultural differences to be examined are that of Canada's strong government, institutions such as welfare anduniversal healthcare, and our profound r ...

(10 pages) 245 0 4.3 Dec/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Anthropology

Canada's Endangered Species

Grassland National Park, in Canada, is located just north of Montana. A vast, grassy flatland that, because it is treeless, the ... fort for twenty years.In 1938 around Manyberries, Alberta was the last time a swift fox was seen in Canada. Then in 1983 an attempt for their return was made. Because of modern development and populat ... fox. Apparently however, the Canadian government is the major problem."We are in this mess because Canada doesn't have strong endangered species laws," says Clio Smeeton, president of Cochrane Ecolog ...

(2 pages) 70 0 4.6 Mar/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Zoology

Report on Upcoming Elections in Canada

Report for upcoming ElectionsThe elections for Canada are imminent in this month of November. In this report we will analyze the strengths, weaknes ... ute;cois, Canadian Action Party, Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance, Christian Heritage Party of Canada, Liberal Party of Canada, Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada, Natural Law Party of Canada, New ... rty of Canada, Natural Law Party of Canada, New Democratic Party, Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, and The Green Party of Canada. Some political parties, which will not be mentioned because t ...

(11 pages) 75 0 3.5 Mar/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Specific Policies

Japanese Canadians during the WWII

cation centers, reception camp. Most people think this kind of bloody action should never happen in Canada. Unfortunately, our kind, lovely, peace-keeper government also made the same mistake. They di ... onsibilities for the war?According to official Japanese passport records, 181 Japanese who left for Canada in 1891 were the first Japanese immigrants to Canada. Over years, there are more Japanese imm ...

(3 pages) 56 0 3.7 Feb/1995

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

Casinos, are they good for Ontario?

g locations. Along with these reasons, a lot of the people that willcome to visit the casinos, from Canada or the United States and encourage thetourism industry. Casinos are a good solution for many ...

(3 pages) 85 0 3.8 Mar/1997

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

The Abolishment of capital Punishment

ndred countries that have legislation enforcing capital punishment for crimes of murder or rape. In Canada the death penalty was abolished in 1976, due to the fact that it infringes on the rights of C ... y violates the basic rights of individuals. In viewing the legal rights of citizens particularly in Canada supported by the morality of this judgement, it is easy to see why this punishment no longer ...

(19 pages) 559 2 4.7 Jan/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues > Death Penalty

Homeless in Toronto , a growing problem, what has been done to decrease it?

se are the questions I will confront in my essay.With the economical wealth attributed to the name 'Canada', one would have to wonder why there is a homeless situation at all. This problem is especial ... ould have to wonder why there is a homeless situation at all. This problem is especially evident in Canada's wealthiest city, Toronto. When it comes to the affairs of the people, it is the government ...

(3 pages) 108 0 3.3 Oct/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

The Rise and Fall of Prohibition in Canada

upport forprohibition grew. A need for grain for the armed forces wasviewed as a major catalyst for Canada's Prohibition Law.Although Canada's Prohibition Era only lasted two years from1917 to 1919, i ... lasted two years from1917 to 1919, it created the stage for many historic successesand failures in Canada. This paper looks at the emergence,successes, and failures of Prohibition of Alcohol in Canad ...

(11 pages) 119 0 4.3 Mar/1995

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > Canadian History

Canada's Copyright Law

Canada's copyright law is one of our hardest laws to enforce. The reasonthe police have so much trou ... hose goodmarks on essays you didn't even write. Enjoy those really fun computer games,because under Canada's current copyright law and the amount of attention thepolice pay to this problem, it is very ...

(3 pages) 73 1 3.6 Nov/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Evaluation of Sir Wilfrid Laurier

A great thing Laurier did was that he brought up the immigration system. By doing that, he had made Canada a multicultural country. He had also made Canada a great place for the freedom for almost any ... language. There was also no military service required since the North West Mounted Police protected Canada. There were also no heavy taxes. The government also provided help in locating a homestead an ...

(2 pages) 50 0 3.0 May/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Accountability to the Canadian People

of a democratic society is the government must be accountable to the people. Such accountability in Canada is exercised through Parliament. Every Minister is ultimately accountable for their portfolio ... cracy? In essence, who is accountable to the Canadian people?Ministerial ResponsibilityMinisters in Canada are elected senior members of parliament who are appointed to a departmental portfolio by the ...

(11 pages) 96 0 4.5 Nov/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

The Arctic Tundra

, Asia, as well as a few regions of Antarctica. The Tundra is the second largest vegetation zone in Canada. It can be divided clearly into three different sections: the High Arctic Tundra, the Low Arc ... nds of some kind. The Low Arctic Tundra is the transmission point to the north. It is located above Canada's Boreal forests and is followed by the High Arctic Tundra. The High Arctic Tundra is located ...

(5 pages) 76 0 4.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Earth Sciences > Geography

The relevancy of the heartland - hinterland distinction in Canada's economic geography

Until the early 20th century, Canada was primarily an agricultural nation. Since then it has become one of the most highly industr ... of the Canadian economy, a region known as the 'hinterland'. The 'heartland-hinterland' concept in Canada describes patterns of economic power, namely, where economic power and control resides within ... h other, clearly suggesting that the heartland-hinterland distinction is quite relevant in terms of Canada's economic geography.Upon discussing the importance of the heartland-hinterland in Canada, it ...

(4 pages) 93 1 2.4 Nov/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Earth Sciences > Geography

The Physical and Economic Geography Of Canada

Canada, is the world's second largest country and it is the largest country in the Western Hemispher ... ost point is Middle Island, in Lake Erie and the northern tip is Cape Columbia, on Ellesmere Island.Canada is bounded on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the west by the pacific Ocean, and on the eas ... by the Atlantic Ocean and its associated bodies of water, including Baffin Bay and the Labrador Sea.Canada has an abundance of mineral, forest, and water-power resources. The mining industry has been ...

(8 pages) 128 0 4.6 Nov/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Earth Sciences > Geography

Hong Kong Immigrants in Vancouver

f immigrants into our nation. The history of Chinese immigration in Vancouver, and for that matter, Canada is not positive one. The experiences and prejudices which were developed over 100 years ago s ... ncouver than French. This situation shows quite effectively the transition which is taking place in Canada's third largest city. Vancouver is a city which is consistently looking more and more to the ...

(15 pages) 203 1 5.0 Apr/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Environmental Law. The issue of pollution, is it still running rampant in our environment today ?

in our environment today ? Are there no laws to control or stop it ? In regards to these questions, Canada has a great many laws to stop and regulate pollution. But despite this, why is it still happe ... eat many laws to stop and regulate pollution. But despite this, why is it still happening. What are Canada's so called enforcement measures and are they effective ? We have the Environmental Bill of R ...

(7 pages) 381 0 4.8 Oct/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law