In Canada‚ multiculturalism describes the various different religious traditions and cultural influences that in unity and coexistence make up a distinct Canadian identity. This term first became popular in Canada in the 1960’s to replace ‘cultural pluralism.’ The concept of multiculturalism is used in three senses: to refer to a society that is characterized by ethnic or cultural heterogeneity‚ to refer to an ideal of equality and mutual respect among a population’s ethnic or cultural groups‚ and
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general. Many governments have different systems in which they elect their leader. In North America‚ electing a leader is a big responsibility for the citizens of that country. Particularly in Canada‚ our electoral system has been the same for many years and relies on the citizens to make a decision. Canada uses a system called first-past the-post or single member plurality . This system consists of a simple objective; to receive a majority of the votes . This system has worked well for many years
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However‚ the Canadian Government is primarily run by the Prime Minister with support from his cabinet. The Canadian government is a democratic system‚ which means that the citizens have the right to vote. At the time of confederation‚ the governor general was meant to represent the monarch and the British government. He or she was to work with the Canadian prime minister and help said person manage all international affair‚ as at the time Canada was a new nation. However‚ today the role has altered;
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Virtue Ethics Aristotle was a Greek philosopher who lived between 384 and 322 BCE. He was deeply interested in the idea of cause and purpose. On the Foundation Paper‚ you will have explored the ideas of the Four Causes and the Prime Mover. Both of these theories look at the idea of how things are caused and how they move towards their purpose. In ethics‚ any theory that looks at how we become better people over time‚ or that looks at how we move towards our purpose is called a teleological
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Wrongful Convictions in Canada James Doe 153678 (Student Number) Course Name Course Section Dr. Bahareh Assadi (Instructor Name) November 20‚ 2012 2 Wrongful Convictions in Canada One of the most controversial issues existing in the Criminal Justice System is the concept of wrongful convictions. The problem is that occasionally innocent accused persons are convicted of crimes that they have not committed resulting in unfair prison sentences. Criminologists in Canada are exploring the causes
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to be diverse and culturally accepting. Seeing diversity portrayed in media encourage people and small and large communities of people to welcome new cultures and to shares theirs passions‚ religions‚ symbols‚ and foods. This is something that in Canada should be shown and demonstrated more frequently TV shows‚ ads‚ commercials‚ and movies. By showing it in media is making a statement that it is good and it is okay to be diverse; it is alright for different cultures to collaborate and share what
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SWOT Analysis of Canada Post Strengths • Coverage • Accessibility • Low cost • Old and trusted • Vast Database • Improved customer service Weakness • Reliability • Old Business model • Threat of labour action • Old Infrastructure • Communication and coordination issue • Outdated Technology Opportunity • New C.E.O can give new direction • Reducing parcel cost • Govt. to improve Canada Post • Optimum usage of existing network • Getting Eco-friendly status • Diversifying their product and services
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definition‚ both the US and the Canada are considered a democracy. However‚ due to the principle of responsible government and the possibility of a minority/coalition government Canada could be considered a more democratic system of government than the American. Due to the principle of responsible government‚ the Prime Minister and his cabinet are requited to have the confidence of the House of commons (lower house) at all times. In the case that the Prime minister and his cabinet do not hold the
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Miss Brodie turns her young students into the Brodie set by picking out the girls that she believes will be the easiest to put her ideals on. She spoke to her classes about her travels and her men. The girls were treated to special treatment by her. "Miss Brodie’s special girls were taken home to tea and bidden not to tell the others‚ they were taken into her confidence‚ they understood her private life and her feud with the headmistress and the allies of the headmistress."(25) By taking the
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been able to achieve a system which incorporates the public into the policy making process. Pross questioned whether the fragmentation of the political parties endangers long-standing institutions‚ or if this merely is the politics of the new age. Canada has witnessed the emergence of a new public philosophy “pluralism” started taking the place of the previous representative parliamentary democracy. Pluralism emphasizes the collaboration between government and interest groups. Ideally members of
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