Essays and Research Papers on Canadian Studies

A 5 page paper which examines the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The paper argues that the Mounties are serious law enforcers as well as fun loving people. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 8 page paper discussing the moral and legal responsibility and the campaigns against drinking and driving. As drinking and driving continues to take many lives on an annual basis, two different formats are being used to control drinking and driving in Canada and the United States. From a legal perspective, stricter laws ...

This is an 8 page paper discussing whether or not Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has allowed for significant advancement of equality rights in Canada. In 1982, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms included within it Section 15 on “Equality Rights” which guaranteed all individuals equal protection before and ...

This 5 page essay reviews the work of J.M. Bumsted on the Anglo/Franco competition for fur in Canada. Political and economic issues are examined, as well several geographical issues that led to England's triumph. No Bibliography.

A 5 page paper discussing ways that increased government regulation can be of benefit to businesses in British Columbia. At first glance, the latest pass at standardizing employment practices and labor laws in British Columbia can appear to be yet another layer of governmental involvement in private enterprise. Though there are expenses in ...

Approximately 15 pages in length. Paper discusses the 'social genocide' caused by relevant issues in human services/education for members of Canada's 'First Nation' (Native Indians). Excellent for those studying sociology, education, Canadian socio-politics, or Native Indians. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the issues of class, ethnicity, and race in relationship to the British Columbian Indians. In illustrating many of the truths, and recent conditions, relating to this topic, the paper discusses the struggles of the Cheslatta First Nation. Their story illustrates the many political and racial concerns which involve all ...

An eighteen page paper which looks at the life and career of Count Frontenac and his administration of the settlements in New France. The writer considers Frontenac’s relationship with the clergy and other administrators of the region, and his policies with regard to the Indian nations, the British and the economic and military development of ...

A 6 page research paper that discusses the history of the Canadian Indian Act and then focuses on the negative affect that this legislation has had on the First Nations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. These two interesting books that depict the First Nations People of Canadian descent are "The Loons" by Margaret Laurence and "Borders" by Thomas King. While the settings in each story are different at the same time they have the same agenda, and that is the problems faced by Indians ...

This 3 page paper examines and responds to an article about the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) which was recently named “Business of the Year” by a Saskatchewan paper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page review and analysis of L.F.S. Upton’s “The Origins of Canadian Indian Policy.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page review of L.F.S. Upton's 1973 article on Native American policy in Canada. Upton presents the thesis that by 1814 Canada's indigenous peoples were no longer of any particular value to Canada. He then reviews the tactics that were employed to essentially rid the country of a perceived problem. No ...

An 8 page investigation of the problems currently being confronted by Canada's First Peoples. This paper traces those problems to poor relations between those people and the Canadian government. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page research paper on the effects of seceding territories from a country. Detailed background information on Tibet and Quebec are used to compare and contrast the differences between the Democratic and Communist reponses. Bibliography listing five sources is included.

An 11 page overview of the pros and cons of the bank's monetary policy, it's past success and current failures. The monetary policy focuses on a belief that inflation causes a decrease in productivity rather than any other influence. By retaining a rigid pricing policy in regards interest rates, however, Canada's dollar has ...

An 11 page research paper on the conflicts between the U.S. and Canada and the evolution of the relationship between the two countries. The writer looks at how the two countries, so economically tied, have held divisive views and how this opinion evolved during the period because of aggressive and unpopular acts by the ...

A 5 page essay on the difference in attitudes between the U.S. and Canada instigated by the American Revolutionary War and holding ever since. The writer posits that while Canadians are generally distrustful of the U.S., the same attitude does not hold in the reverse. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page essay on the nineteenth century rebellions in which Canada broke away from British rule and which, subsequently, prompted reforms. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper that reviews a number of articles on political culture in the Prairie West and determines the reality of political culture in that area. There is definitive evidence that supports the development of regional political culture and the effects of this have continued through out the west to the present day. Bibliography ...

A 5 page overview of the Canada statesman's political contributions toward consolidation of Canada. Opposing view is voiced. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses whether or not Louis Riel was a hero or a traitor to Canada. Historically, he was hanged for treason. But was Riel truly deserving of such punishment ? Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 16 page paper that discusses the reform movements in western Canada between 1900-1921. This paper explores the origins and impacts of the agrarian revolt, suffrage, prohibition, labor and trade union reform and the interconnection between all of these. The major contention presented in this paper is that all of these reform movements ...

The impact of classical figures on Canadian society is discussed in this 9 page paper. Durkheim, Hegel, Marx and Weber are highlighted in the analysis as having a particular influence. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines Edward N. Herberg's analysis of ethnic identification in Canada. The writer also relates this to the proliferation of hate-groups within Canada since the publication of Herberg's book. Bibliography lists 4 sources.