Thesis Statement:
Canadians should be concerned about Canada’s dependency on oil, but only to a limited degree.
Description of arguments and use of Sources
Point 1:Canada’s diversify industries It is clear base on Statistics Canada that Canada's economy doesn't relays in the oil industry as some of Canadians believe, in order to demonstrates Canada diversify industry the paper would cover areas such as manufacturing and other sectors to contribute to Canada GDP. There are three examples that helps showcase the diversification of our economies in areas such as biotechnology industry that covers innovations and research & development, the solar panel manufacturing sectors and the investment by local and foreign firms in the manufacturing sectors.
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The first example of the biotechnology industry, the paper A study of R&D, innovation, and business performance in the Canadian biotechnology industry (Hall and Bagchi-Sen, 2002) highlight the innovative and support of the biotechnology industry in support and diversification of industries within the Canadian economy. The second example would be supported by the paper of Financial Return for Government Support of Large-Scale Thin-Film Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing in Canada (Branker and Pearce, 2010) provides the financial contribution of an environmental industry in supporting the economy grow. The third example is the manufacturing sector has great investment from both local and foreign firms resulting in the increase of employment and wages to employees, the paper Global Links: Multinationals, Foreign Ownership and Productivity Growth in Canadian Manufacturing (Baldwin and Gu, 2005) helps convey the message about the Canadian diversification in industries that provide grow and support to the …show more content…
One important point is that the provincial and the federal governments have focus their attention to the high-tech sectors as it looks to expand their source of taxes and help the grow the economy. There are three areas that have demonstrated the commitment of the government to the sectors which are the increase high-knowledge workers via immigrations and educations to help grow the economy, the second is the support to the gaming industry to provide resources of the economy and the concentration of technology and innovative industry focus in the Waterloo
Nikiforuk’s article is written to argue a point and persuade the audience, non-specialist individuals, to his claim. There are many methods used to achieve this. Starting in the introduction Canada is glorified for what it used to be known for, then that image is quickly juxtaposed with the now dark and destabilized country because of the developing tar sands (Nikiforuk 211). This introduction, which uses pathos by using strong words to evoke negative e...
The Alberta tar sands have the second largest oil reserves in the entire world, only smaller than Saudi Arabia’s oil reserves. This vast supply of oil has created a large interest in the extraction and then production of different types of oil in Canada. The tar sands are believed to hold around 174.5 billion barrels of oil. The estimates are across the board but if it is true, the oil industry in Canada would become its largest export and substantially boost the economy. The tar sands were producing 53% of Canada’s oil output, but by the end of this year it will be around 83%. This number could increase to 99%, if the tar sands are fully taken advantage of. The extraction of oil has already begun and covers around 602 square kilometers of land. The problem is that ...
Canada’s ability to maintain a healthy income is important, for without it, Canada’s economy would not be functional. This is where Canada’s three main exports come into play. In 2013, Canada earned 133 billion dollars in exporting Mineral products, 123 billion dollars of that coming from mineral fuels, oils, products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes (Ibid.). With such a booming mineral industry, Canada receives a large income from mining that can be invested in schools, jobs, public projects, and many other important areas . Also, the earnings can be devoted towards small businesses looking to expand by using government funding programs, which helps support and expand Canadian economy (Mentor Works). Overall the money is used for activities that support the Canadian economy and make numerous people’s lives better.
Is Canada a nation or has its control just switched empirical hands? As Professor Hutcheson asked, did Canada go from "Colony to Nation or Empire to Empire?" This question has greatly influenced Canada's changing identity since her birth as a British colony with Confederation in 1867 to the present day. The purpose of this essay is to critically analyse the shifting Canadian identities between the years 1890 to 1960. The objective is to illustrate Canada's transforming identity by using the novels The Imperialist by Sara Jeanette Duncan, Barometer Rising by Hugh MacLennan, and Fifth Business by Robertson Davies and to connect the stories of each of these works of fiction to the varying political, economic, and social issues of their times. Each book is written by a prominent author, and portrays an accurate reflection of the demanding political, economic, and social concerns throughout the late nineteen and first half of the twentieth century of Canadian history. All of the novels reflect Canada's peripheral view of the world, as opposed to a central point of view, because throughout its history Canada has always been perceived as a secondary player. As George Grant says in his literary piece Lament for a Nation, Canada is "a branch plant society" , meaning Canada is controlled by another power. The essential question is where has Canada's loyalties traditionally lay and how has this shaped the Canadian identity. The Imperialist by Sara Jeanette Duncan, written in 1904 reflects a very British influenced Canada. At this time, Canada is still a British colony under British rule, and the people of Canada are very content to consider themselves British. The novel predominately ill...
Regionalism is a political ideology based on a collective sense of place or attachment, and is discussed in terms of Canadian society, culture, economy and politics (Westfall, 3). Canada is known internationally as a nation incorporating several multiregional interests and identities into its unification of culture. Its diverse population is comprised of numerous ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations and traditions; and all resides under one federal government. Ever since the founding of Canada, it has developed into regional cleavages and identities, based on various geographical topologies, lifestyles and economic interests (Westfall, 6). It is these characteristics which make it problematic for the federal government to represent all demands of its people on a national level. Regionalism is thus an issue within regards to political proficiency in the Federal government.
Toronto is Canada’s largest city with population over 2.8 million, and have attractions like CN tower, Toronto islands, AGO and ROM, etc. but its not always like that, where now stands CN tower there was a mountain of ice just as big. With many transitions, such as glaciers melting, people started gathering. A city is shaped by people, their wants and ideas, their organization and technology as well as location and nature of its site, the place where people gather. Thus, it was with Toronto.
The Canadian government’s move toward globalization is creating a level playing field for the Canadian economy and the culture by closing the gap of trade barriers and opening up the market, thereby making Canada a more industrialized and multicultural society. Globalization, the term is defined as the interactions among people of different nations through international trade and communication integration. This approach is unlocking the nationalistic perspectives to broader outlook, thus encouraging multiculturalism as well as linking ties among the nations.
The United States has had several scares throughout its history in terms of oil, most turn out to be over exaggerations of a small event. However, these scares highlight a massive issue with the U.S. and that issue is the U.S.’s dependence on foreign oil. Why does it matter that our oil should come from over seas? In a healthy economy this probably wouldn’t be as relevant, but the U.S.’s economy is not exactly healthy at the moment. There are 4 things that I would like to address: what the problem is, how it affects us, what some solutions are, and what solutions I feel are best.
Canada is great economic superpower that has yet to reach its potential. As the second largest nation by area, we possess vast natural resources. We are a massive importer and exporter on the world stage, who a play a vital role in the stability of the northern hemisphere. Through Canada’s international trade, we export vast quantities of many different foods stuffs, minerals and manufactured goods like cars, while we tend to import lots of Iron, Aluminum and Steel. Our relations with neighbouring nations have been integral in the success of our trade. In 1994 Canada became a member of the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA with the US and Mexico. NAFTA reorganized Canada’s and America’s trading systems to work as one. The trade issue of recent months is about the rising costs of energy in Canada and in the United States. Newly elected President George W. Bush now is proposing a North American energy initiative for a continental power grid. This proposal puts Canada in a very uncomfortable situation. On the one hand we would love to share our resources and appease our super-power to the south. But on the other we prefer to leave our pristine land alone. The growing trend nowadays is that politicians are the ones wanting to please the Americans by giving away our resources, while it is the activist who is concerned about the vast environmental damage this energy legislation could entail.
Have you ever wondered which events in Canadian history have been the most significant in shaping Canadian identity? Many significant events in the twentieth century left a lasting legacy for Canada. Canada would not be the culturally rich, prosperous and progressive nation that it is today, without its immigration patterns in the past. World War I (WWI) was also a significant event as it united Canada and left behind a legacy of sacrifice and national pride. Economic development during the post war period contributed to Canadian success nationally and globally. Immigration, WWI and economic development were significant events in Canadian twentieth century history. Each event brought new and powerful
The culture of Canada refers to the shared values, attitudes, standards, and beliefs that are a representative of Canada and Canadians throughout Canada's history, its culture has been influenced by American culture because of a shared language, proximity, television and migration between the two countries. Overtime, Canadian-American relations have helped develop Canada’s identity during the years 1945-1982; thus introducing changing social norms , media and entertainment. In support of this, due to the United States being approximately 9.25 times larger in population and having the dominant cultural and economic influence it played a vital role in establishing Canada’s identity. With Canada being its neighbour, naturally, the United States would influence their way of life upon Canada. In other words,
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What is MULTICULTURALISM? Multiculturalism is an ideology that numerous different cultures (without one’s own national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country. Canadian Multiculturalism Act (1988) The purpose of the Act is “to preserve, intensify and integrate cultural differences” within Canadian society. Multiculturalism as a “positive instrument of change” aimed at the removal of barriers is also presented by this act.
Canada is the second world largest country with more three million square miles in area. Canadas large size doesn’t mean it has a large numbers of popukation,with a population of 35 million people, most of Canadians lives near the the great likes because it has a great fertile ground agriculture, Canada is located in norther america, above United States Of America. Canada is a federation of 10 provinces which are british columbia, Alberta, Manitobia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Ontario, Price Edward Island, Qeubec and Nova Scotia. Canada gaverment was formally Constitualional Monarchy, now canadas government is that it has it's own House of Commons, And Canada has only three territories which are Yokan, Nuvavt and NorthWest Territories. Canada has participated in many wars some of these wars are big and some were too small,
Canada is a great and safe country place to live in, but even Canada has not had the most impressive past. In Canada’s history we have been through some pretty horrific events like the Residential schools and the 60’s scoop, but now with our government and human rights the country of Canada has evolved a long way in multiculturalism. The most important information that every Canadian citizen should know about Canada is the truth about Canada’s past, how the government works and the human rights. As multicultural as Canada is, Canada is not exempt from racism, especially toward Aboriginals. Canada was especially racist to the Aboriginals because they put the Aboriginals kids into the residential schools.