...Jayson Myers, President & CEO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters T he advent of global supply chains has led to significant changes in the way manufacturers do business. In today’s day and age, the business of manufacturing is no longer simply about getting a product out the door — it is rather about providing innovative solutions to customers’ problems. Manufacturers now deliver value to customers by embedding their skills, innovation, financing and logistics solutions in the tangible goods they deliver. To compete and win in today’s environment requires constant interaction between manufacturers and their suppliers, customers, business partners, and services providers. Despite recent advances in information and communications technologies, much business is still conducted face-to-face, and deals are still done with a handshake. Whether it’s engineers working together to develop a new manufacturing process, executives meeting to negotiate a licensing agreement, or industry leaders getting together at a conference to map the future of their sector, creating value requires business people to meet and interact. Given the intensity of Canada’s trade relationship with the United States, this is especially the case between our two countries. Not only are we each other’s largest customer, but our businesses increasingly work together to compete in global markets. As Canada’s largest trade and industry association, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)...
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...Read Instructions Validate and Print Reset INFORMATION PROTECTED CHILD ABROAD16 years of age applying outside of Canada GENERAL PASSPORT APPLICATION for Canadians under TYPE OR PRINT IN CAPITAL LETTERS using black or dark blue ink. Warning—Any false or misleading statement with respect to this application and any supporting document, including the concealment of any material fact, may result in the refusal to issue a passport, the revocation of a currently valid passport, or the refusal of passport services, and may be grounds for criminal prosecution. Your application will not be processed if you fail to complete all of the required sections of this form and/or refuse to consent to the exchange or disclosure of any personal information required for the delivery of passport services. 1 Given name(s) Child's Personal Information (see Instructions, section H) Date of travel Month Day Surname (last name) Unknown Surname (last name) at birth Date of birth Year Month Day City Former surname (former last name) Place of birth Country Prov./Terr./State (if applicable) Sex Female Male Eye colour Current hair colour Height (cm/in) Weight (kg/lbs) Current home address Number Street Apartment City Country Postal code Mailing address (if different from above) Number Street Apartment City Country Postal code Children 11 years of age or over must sign in the signature box. Note: At no time should a person other than the child...
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...Integration to Canadian Society This paper will examine the difficulties immigrants have when they arrive in Canada with respect to assimilation of language, transferability of education in finding a job in Canada and training that exists for the newly landed immigrant. We will also touch the difficulties it poses for Canadian citizens in dealing with this influx of immigrants into our urbanized centers. Anglo Canadians have quickly become a minority and continue to become a shrinking minority. Immigrants arriving to Canada in most cases believe that they have made the right choice to leave their homeland in pursuit of a better life for themselves and their children. After all Canada has a global reputation as being one of the best countries in the world for many reasons. There is free healthcare available and educational opportunities if so desired as well as many provincial social services in place to help new immigrants transition into Canadian society. Some immigrants leave there come country because of instability within their government causing national unrest and dangerous circumstances for ordinary citizens. In other cases immigration can occur simply because they are seeking a better opportunities in life. Up until 1960’s “Canada’s immigration objective was to attract more British and American immigrants, as well as immigrants from the “preferred countries” of central and northern Europe” [4] Canada’s immigration policy after 1960 has historically been very relaxed...
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...Introduction The provision of parental leave and benefits in Australia is vastly different from the Canadian parental leave policy on many dimensions. This paper compares the Canadian 2011 Employment Insurance Maternity and Parental Benefits (EI) scheme to the parental leave provisions provided for in the Australian Fair Work Act 2009, in an attempt to assess the extent of major differences in the platforms and to extract any advantages and disadvantages of the systems. The provisions and use of unpaid parental leave vary due to eligibility criteria and segmentation of the workforce. Canadian maternity, paternity and parental leave is administered on the provincial level, creating differences in leave guarantees across provinces. A separate “federal jurisdiction” covers employees of companies working in inter-provincial or international commerce or for the federal government, regardless of their province of residence (Doucet, Lero & Tremblay, 2013). Since the ten provinces and three territories deliver the programme, they modify some details. These variations are minimal. In this analysis, we have taken the median amount of leave guaranteed by these 13 jurisdictions. At present, sections 67 to 85 of the Australian Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA) set out the legislative provisions for parental leave. Australia provides three types of child-based leave: maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Substantive Differences in Parental Leave Provisions between Australia and Canada ...
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...Treatment of Japanese Canadians During WWII: An Atrocious Chapter in Canadian History In 1942, the middle of World War Two, Japanese Canadians in British Columbia were forced to enter internment camps. Many of them would remain there until the end of the war and following it would have to relocate in Canada or be deported to Japan. Years later, in 1988, the Canadian government would apologise for the terrible treatment that Japanese Canadians endured in this time. The actions of the government regarding Japanese Canadians during WWII were unnecessary and a social injustice. The internment of these people was unjust due to their treatment within and outside of the camps, no prevention of any harm, and its encouragement of racism in a time of fear. When the government enacted the War Measures Act, the 22,000 Japanese Canadians living on the West Coast were invited to move to “relocation centres” near the Okanagan...
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...The Canadian government enacted the Adoption Law in 1921, and later instituted sealed adoption in 1927, acting on the privacy rights, specified in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The enactment of sealed adoption was aimed at protecting all members of the adoption triangle from societal stigma, and other detrimental effects associated with adoption. Overtime, policy makers have requested for the retraction of sealed adoption, arguing that opening sealed adoption records would be more beneficial to the concerned parties (Baldassi & Cindy 222). Canadian researchers refuted this by conducting studies that indicate that opening sealed records could trigger detrimental effects among all the concerned parties. Nevertheless, the court decided that an “individuals rights [to privacy] should not be overridden for the ‘right to know’” (Baldassi & Cindy 232). On the assumption that most biological parents might not want to see their relinquished children because of shame, rules were made whereby no contact between the natal...
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...1997 WD1998-2e UNEDITED The views expressed in this paper do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice Canada. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1 2.0 LIMITATIONS OF THE RESEARCH .............................................................. 3 3.0 FACTORS AFFECTING CHILDREN’S POSTDIVORCE ADJUSTMENT ................. 6 3.1 Child Characteristics............................................................................ 6 3.1.1 Gender ................................................................................. 6 3.1.2 Age at Divorce ....................................................................... 8 3.2 Family Characteristics.......................................................................... 9 3.2.1 Socio-economic Status .............................................................. 9 3.2.2 Ethno-cultural Background........................................................10 3.2.3 Childrearing .........................................................................10 3.3 Situational Characteristics ....................................................................12 3.3.1 Parental Absence/Remarriage ....................................................12 3.3.2 Time Since Marital Disruption ...................................................13 3.3.3...
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...increased very rapidly in the past fifty years. Throughout this paper I will discuss divorces effects on children. The dissolution of a marriage is a legal act that may not coincide with the emotional tearing asunder. Divorce is typically a painful process for all concerned. While it can take adults time to regain psychological equilibrium, there is debate whether children ever recover a stable perspective. Post-divorce hostility between adults, in addition to directly harming kids, is a sure indicator that the emotional split is incomplete. In the U.S., divorce rates have been rising since the beginning of the 20th century, and especially since the 1970s, when no-fault divorce was instituted. Some experts contend that the easing of divorce laws has helped make marriage stronger by rooting it more deeply in personal choice, although it does little to give people the skills needed to work out the inevitable difficulties that arise in marriage. Divorce is a big scary word for many. To some, it is a word that represents failure and a reason for them to raise the white flag in defeat. Trials and tribulations seemed to take their toll and cause reason for a significant change in lifestyle, routines, and marital status. To others, divorce is a reason to escape from a difficult and harmful relationship. Divorce is the final straw and the symbol of courage to leave when they had had enough. For whatever the reason, divorce has become extremely prevalent not just in the United States,...
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...respectively. Based on those incidents, the children were removed from Louisa's home and placed with a foster family in 2003, where they have lived for the past 3 years. The foster parents, the Smiths, later formally adopted the children. After her children were taken away, Louisa realized that she'd better get her life in order. She started attending AA meetings and received anger control therapy. As of July, 2006, Louisa hasn't had a drink in 18 months and by all accounts, she no longer has an anger management problem. She comes to you and asks if she can get her children back. After a little investigating, you learn that the children, now ages 10 and 12, are doing very well with their new family in New Orleans. The Smiths, when asked, say that they will allow Louisa some visitation, but that Marie and Pierre have become integral parts of their family, school and community and that they will not give up the children without a fight. Louisa asks you to research some Louisiana case law to determine what her chances of getting back custody of her children are. Please draft an essay answering her question. ISSUE: May Louisa regain custody of her minor children after completing an anger management course and attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for 18 months? Her children were removed from her care and placed with a foster family. They lived with that family for a period of 3 years before being formally adopted by them. RULE: The State of Louisiana has gone to great...
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...Dan Lupascu, Raluca Gâlea 155 CONSIDERATIONS ON REGULATING THE ENGAGEMENT IN THE NEW ROMANIAN CIVIL CODE1) AND SOME FOREIGN LEGISLATION Dan LUPAùCU Raluca GÂLEA Abstract The new Civil Code brings back into the Romanian legal landscape a very rare and apparently obsolete institution – the engagement. This article analyses the evolution of engagement, its substantial and formal conditions, the content of this sui generis act and also the sensible issues concerning the judicial effects of the engagement, especially as regards its cessation. Also, elements of comparative law are depicted, highlighting the correlation between the consequences of breeching the engagement and the fault of parties in other law systems. Keywords: engagement, the promise to marry, breeching the engagement, accountability, gifts. 1. Introduction The engagement has a considerable history, being mentioned even in the Old Testament, under the Hebrew term of „aras” having the meaning of „engagement to marry”2) or „vow to marry”. As regards the religious implications, the man and woman were already considered as husband and wife, without the right to sexual relations until the marriage3). According to Vasile the Great, breech of these interdictions was sanctioned with exclusion from communion for 11 years. Considering the engaged persons as being married also implied a series of extremely severe consequences. For example, the priest could refuse to wed a person who was initially engaged during...
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...of The Pier Hotel 4 2.2 Core Values 4 2.3 Brand Promise 4 2.4 Our Mission Statement 4 2.5 Our Vision Statement 4 3. Staff Expectations 5 3.1 Expectations of The Pier Hotel as an Employer 5 3.2 Expectations of The Pier Hotel as an Employee 5 4. Getting Started 6 4.1 Recruitment & Section 6 4.2 Policy of Recruitment & Selection 6 4.3 Eligibility 6 4.4 Interview 6 4.5 Selection/Appointment Process 6 4.6 References 7 5. Work Commencement 7 5.1 Employment Contract 7 5.2 Induction 7 5.3 Personal Records 7 5.4 Salary/Wage 8 5.5 Probation 8 6. Leave Entitlements 9 6.1 Annual Leave 9 6.2 Maternity Leave 9 6.3 Compassionate Leave 10 6.4 Sick Leave 10 6.5 Emergency Family Leave 11 6.6 Leave for Medical/Dental Appointments 11 6.7 Jury Duty 11 7. Time and Attendance 11 7.1 Absence from Work 11 7.2 Punctuality 12 7.3 Flexible Working Conditions 12 7.4 Overtime Regulations & Time in Lieu 12 7.5 Rest Periods 13 8. Employee Benefits/Facilities 13 8.1 Employee Room Discounts 13 8.2 Meals/Staff Quarters 13 8.3 Function Room 14 8.4 Holiday Pay 14 8.5 Pension 14 9. Diversity and Employment Opportunity 14 9.1 Dealing with Bullying in the Workplace 15 9.2 Harassment 16 Introduction Successful business requires some formal written policies for their staff. It is a kind of preventive guide for employees, and also can serve as a good business planning tool...
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...The Effects Of Divorce On Children Mohamet Thiam Western Governors University WGU Student ID# 000204437 The Effects Of divorce On Children The society in general has a better view of divorce now days. According to Jolivet in one of her recent articles in 2011, if you compare the view of society about divorce in the 1950s when women who divorced were stigmatized and today when half of the marriage end in divorce, the view of society about divorce has truly evolved. The rapid societal changes and economic development have contributed to the rise of women at almost the same level as men for professional occupations and to a higher social status with growing women’s rights. The National Center for Health Statistics has estimated in 2011 that between 850,000 and 950,000 couples divorces every year and more than half of divorcing couples have at least one children. In light of the alarming number of children involved in divorce, many studies have been conducted to shed some light on the possible effects on children. In the United States in particular, there are thousands of studies related to the many impacts of divorce on children well being. Research has shown that divorce can have a tremendous impact on children because it can be source of emotional distress especially in the early years, psychological problems, and socialization difficulties. The purpose of the research paper is to synthesize and analyze the well-supported studies conducted by knowledgeable authors...
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...Running Head: DIVORCE CASE OF BELONGINGS Divorce Case 894 N.E. 2d 206 Maria Soto-Caro Business Law MAN224 March 23, 2013 The case that got my attention is one about a divorce were the couple had their individual property separately titled. Facts: After their marriage, William and Peggy Brackin kept their individual property separately titled. They had signed a premarital agreement that said either could make any gift to his or her respective spouse, and that gift would become the separate property of the done spouse. William told Peggy to give her car to her grandson and William would buy her a car. After Peggy gave away her car, and prior to the marriage, William purchased a Pontiac, telling Peggy that it was her car. William titled the Pontiac in this name only. After their marriage, William traded in the Pontiac and purchased a Buick. William paid for the Buick with his own funds but titled the vehicle in both his and Peggy’s names. William drove the Buick home and said, “ Peggy come out and see the car I bought you.” Peggy primarily drove the car. Later, during an argument with Peggy, William took a hammer and repeatedly stuck the door handle of the Buick until the handle fell off. In divorce proceedings, Peggy claimed William had made a gift to her made a gift to her of the Buick. Outcome: The court found that William’s statement indicated his intention to make the Buick a gift to Peggy and her driving it showed delivery and acceptance of the gift. Pg.150 ...
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...It’s hard being a single dad in America An Annotated Bibliography Morin, Amanda. "Fathers Raising Daughters: The Unique Challenges of Single Fatherhood." Education.com | An Education & Child Development Site for Parents | Parenting & Educational Resource. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 May 2013. According to the U.S. Census' most recent information, there are approximately 13 million children living in single-parent households. That in itself isn't all that surprising, but here's something that is: 2.5 million of those children are being raised by single fathers. That's nearly 1 in every 40 households –over half as many as ten years ago –in which custodial fathers are raising children, many of whom are girls. So, what kinds of challenges are single fathers of daughters facing? Some issues are gender neutral. Whether they're rearing boys or girls, custodial fathers tend to have a difficult time making ends meet. Unlike single mothers, single fathers are less likely to have flexible work hours and few are receiving child support. In fact, according to Current Population Reports, a publication of the U.S. Census, a mere 30 percent of custodial dads are awarded child support, as compared to 80 percent of custodial mothers. I will use this information to talk about the facts if my topic. "Best Interests of The Child." About.com Single Parents. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2013. Parents seeking child custody or visitation often hear the phrase "best interests of the child" referred to...
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...when is done by a single parent. This paper explores the emotional, psychological and financial aspect of raising children as a single mom as well as the main reasons why. It will review the causes and consequences in which it affects children, parents and entire families. There is data that has been collected where it indicates the reasons why there has been an increase and the impact that it has on children and adolescents. There are ways single moms overcome challenges. II. Introduction to Challenges Single Mom Face According to DeBell( 2008), about half of American children will spend part of their childhood in a single- parent family. DeBell stated that the absence of a father in a child’s home, the most consequential trend of our time, leads to social disaster(Pg. 427). Goldenberg (2008), states that a dysfunctional family, by definition, has failed to fulfill its purpose of nurturing the growth of its members. Single-parent families are more common in today’s society and are usually referred to as a broken home or dysfunctional families. Single-parent families have doubled since 1970 and are rapidly increasing. According the U.S. Census Bureau, around 30% of American families are headed by only one parent. There are 22 million children that live with a single parent—83% of those parents are moms. III. Types of Challenges Faced by Single Mom a- Emotional &...
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