Edwards v. Canada

What does the current model of Indigenous “self-government” in Canada offer to First Nations? Using an example (such as Nunavut), examine the pros and cons of this model and how this does/does not provide an opportunity for First Nations to become healthy, sustainable, and self-sufficient. Self-government is the cornerstone of the Inuit policy goals in the Nunavut region. While self-government is an important goal, the idea is intricately linked to other goals such as land claims…

In the article “Why Multiculturalism Can’t End Racism” (Word and World, pp.112-116) Marlene Nourbese Philip discusses multiculturalism in Canada and how in her opinion multicultural policies in Canada may promote discrimination rather than end it. Philip discusses the inequality with-in Canada between different cultures and races; one of the main points being that the Canadian government only recognizes English and French in the constitution while omitting Native culture. Philips believes…

to Pakistan and through Jordan, God finally heard the voice of my mother, three of my sisters, and myself to be excepted as refugees in the non Islamic nation of Canada.…

Usually these pull factors allow the immigrant to have a better life. Countries have many reasons why they want more people in the country. One of the main reasons is economics, more people can provide more labour and maybe capital for investment. In Canada, a point system was implemented to remove bias, to ensure it welcomes skilled…

Research Question: How does sociology explain the effects of immigration and assimilation in Canada? Canada is known as one of most multicultural country in the world today. Aside from the Natives, everyone in Canada today is an immigrant or a descendant of immigrants. But when looking at Canada’s immigration history, you can easily learn that many ethnic groups had to assimilate when they moved to Canada. Not only did immigrants experienced assimilation, they also experienced marginalization…

than two years that Target had expanded to Canada, they had come to the conclusion that they would be closing down all of their 133 stores within the country, laying off 17,600 employees (Scott, 2015). The company’s CEO, Brian Cornell, voiced to the media how tough this decision was to make but how necessary it was for the company, in order to successfully continue their operations within the United States. The main reason Target had to shut down within Canada was because they were incapable of…

“Information is ammunition.” These three words are the slogan for the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression movement. This ad uses camera and microphone accessories to create the image of a RPG. The use of a neutral background shows that the only message the CJFE wants to convey to the audience is that the press is fighting for freedom. The quote, “Defend press freedom” further supports this claim. This advertisement uses camera lenses, a tape recorder, cassette tapes, and a boom microphone…

tension between the white and Asian populaces in western Canada and although both the white populace and Asian populace contributed to the tension, it was mainly the white populace at fault. Many British Columbians were concerned that they would lose their jobs to immigrants who worked for lower wages and were willing to work dangerous jobs. Furthermore, new immigrants often faced attitudes of suspicion and resentment due to the fear of Canada being taken over by their native country. Finally,…

contributed to the success of Canada. Expo 67 is viewed as the most successful exhibition for its time. It changed Canada’s economy , and for each Canadian that was there. The whole country came together and enjoy its success. This was the turning point in canadian history, and finally Canada came out from it’s past. Expo 67 is yet the most successful world exhibition in Canada. It had contributed to many infrastructure, art , and design. It changed the worldview of Canada, and the identity…

Theory is defined as “A universal statement about the real world whose essential truth can be supported by evidence obtained through the scientific method. Must explain in a provable way why something happens”. (Augsbury College,2014) This essay will examine the role that theory plays when it comes to employing Blacks in the Inner city. According to Caroline May an author of Brett Bart newsletter stated “While the economy added jobs and the national unemployment rate was relatively unchanged,…