Academic papers on Canadian Studies

The Eskimo Spirit in Death
(6 pp). One of greatest human fears is death. We superstitiously think that if we don't talk about it, we do not have to deal with it, but according to Purnell's Model for Cultural Competence, mourning, death and its attending rituals are...
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Canada and the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis
A 10 page contention that while the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis composed the first real threat to North American territory since the bombing of Pearl Harbor in World War II, the reaction of the two countries most threatened by this crisis was...
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The Canadian Criminal Code: A Numbers Game?
(5 pp) In the case of prisons, the United States is the leader in incarceration rates in the Western world, while Canada is usually ranked in the top three. It is estimated that 4,000,000 offenders will be imprisoned in the United States by...
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The History of Lacrosse: From the Native American Stickball Game to the Game We Know Today
A 9 page overview of the game Lacrosse. Traces the game from its origin among the Native Americans to the present day. Details the spiritual meaning of the game to Native Americans as well as its history among the non-Natives in their relations...
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The Forestry Industry in British Columbia
This 8 page paper looks at the forestry industry in British Columbia, the problems it has faced and how it has reached its current position. The influence of the local economy and employment in the area is considered. The paper includes 2 tables and...
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Canadian Independence
This 5 page paper considers Canadian independence and what this would mean for the nation itself and the problems it may cause as well as in the wider environment and the influence it may have directly and indirectly on other nations. The...
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The Increased Fertility in Canada in the Post-War Years
This 5 page paper considers the post war years in Canada, discussing the increased fertility rate during this period and the influenced that created this temporary phenomenon in the population patterns. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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"The Roots of Disunity": The Lack of Unity in Canadian Nationalistic Ideology
A 5 page discussion of the friction which exists in Canada between the French Canadian component of the country and those who descended from the English. Examines the contention presented by David Bell in "The Roots of Disunity: A Study of Canadian...
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Canadian Government: Alternative Services
5 pages in length. Providing alternative services in any community is often a difficult achievement, inasmuch as these particular services are typically government or privately subsidized and perpetually needing additional funding in order to...
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Quality Childcare in Canada
This 7 page paper provides an overview of childcare in Canada and how one can obtain quality care. Government programs and reform in Quebec is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Canadian Healthcare: Factors Adding Up to Failure and Attempts at Resolution
A 10 page discussion of the many challenges facing the Canadian health care system, challenges which are translating into a deleterious impact to patient welfare. Contends that although the system is characterized by a rapidly changing technology...
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Economic Review of Fishing and Trapping in Nova Scotia
This 8 page report discusses the status of fisHING in Nova Scotia, Canada. Along with British Columbia on the Pacific coast, Nova Scotia has the largest fishing industry in Canada. Overfishing, stock depletion, international disputes over...
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Liberal Party of Canada: 1993, 1997, and 2000
A 5 page paper which discusses how and why the Liberal Party of Canada won three consecutive majority governments in 1993, 1997, and 2000. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Abortion Politics in the United States and Canada
This 10 page paper looks at the abortion issue in both countries. Attention is paid to law and regulations that restrict or prohibit abortions. A brief history is provided for each country. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Service Delivery in Canada
This 6 page paper provides an overview of service delivery in Canada. Anticipated changes are considered, as is the importance of the Internet in this area. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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