Should Canada Become a Republic?
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This 8 page paper addresses the question as to whether Canada should convert its government to a republic or remain a constitutional monarchy. The question of having monarchies in general is discussed as well as the Quebec question which still plagues the country. The paper concludes that Canada should remain as it has been as there is really no reason for change. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Shouldca.wps

Bank of Canada's Monetary Policy
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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 been devaluated by the Asian crises and other local events because it chose to protect its pricing policy rather than compete with the U.S. during the early crisis stage. Investors chose to move their investments to the U.S., where (paid) interest rates are higher. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Cnbnkcan.wps

Canada / Economy and Politics
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An 8 page research paper exploring Canada: its history, natural resources, economy, and politics. Essay concludes with a recommendation as to whether or not to invest in the country. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Canada2.wps

Canada’s Struggle to Keep Hockey Canadian
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This 10 page report discusses the changes in the hockey world that have lead to the Americanization of what is essentially Canada’s “national pastime.” Hockey is quite simply what Canadians do in the winter: play it, watch it, follow it through the newspaper, television, radio. Canada's hockey system desperately requires is national leadership and a re-focusing of its priorities and its vision for the future if it intends to maintain hockey the way it claims it wants to. Increased government funding, stronger youth and development programs, financing from the National Hockey League and an improvement in the leadership abilities of the Canadian Hickey League are essential. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWcan.rtf

Canada and the American Revolution
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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.
Filename: Candarev.doc

"Obasan"
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This 5 page paper discusses the novel "Obasan" by Joy Kogawa and particularly the main character's aunts' reaction to the internment of Japanese-Canadians, and how their reactions are representative of those of the Japanese Canadian community itself. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVKogawa.rtf

"The Banks: The Ongoing Battle for Control of Canada's Richest Business": A Review of the 1999 Book By Les Whittington:
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A 10 page overview of the book by financial journalist Les Whittington. Describes Whittington's exceptional ability to gather and regurgitate economic facts in a readable and extremely informative manner. Concentrates on the infrastructure of Canadian banks and the recent proposals for mergers. Details Whittington's concerns over these mergers, concerns which were evident as well in the governmental and public response to the proposals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPwhitng.wps

"The Origins of Canadian Indian Policy"
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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 additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPnaCanP.rtf

"The Roots of Disunity": The Lack of Unity in Canadian Nationalistic Ideology
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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 Political Culture" that Canada has not unified ideology or sense of nationalism. Supports this contention with observations from history and the present which appear to support the view of Canada as a multinational entity. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPcndNtl.wps