...Myriam Zerouki Globalization M1-Written Assignment Globalization is the diffusion of ideas, goods and information on a global level. It involves a stretching of social, political and economic activities across political frontiers, regions and continents. With technology advancing, international communication increasing and trading becoming a lot more simplistic, globalization has started to shape both developed and underdeveloped countries as well. Although international trading today is seen as a norm, not all countries are reaping the benefits. The term globalization has been increasing since the mid-1980s and can be grouped into different categories, which include: trade and transactions, capital and investment movements, migration and movement of people. Globalizing processes affect and are affected by businesses and work organization, economics, and the natural environment (Held,McGrew,Goldblatt,Perraton). Globalization can create new opportunities, new ideas, and open new markets that an entrepreneur or business owner may have not had in their home country. It can provide a lot of great opportunities for a community, and help it grow. Growing up in Buffalo/Niagara Falls, NY, Globalization has heavily impacted my community. Being so close to the Canadian border has allowed for heavy traffic between the two Countries. In order to survive in the 21st century, companies in every industry are taking steps to expand internationally through trade and investment. Through...
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...Superior Grain Elevator was located at Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada’s third busiest port. With 14 giant grain elevators, Superior was able to load ships constantly sending grain to all parts of Eastern Canada and the globe. The ships were contracted for by agents who lined up the required tonnage of shipping capacity to fulfill the various contracts held with Superior. Although the agents tried to arrange for ships to arrive at Thunder Bay in a steady stream, the vagaries of lockage transfer times in the Seaway resulted in quite variable arrival times, at times forcing arriving ships to anchor when both wharfs were busy. This resulted in SGE having to incur demurrage charges at a rate of $2000 per day. Mike Armstrong, manager of port facilities for SGE, had just learned that the Canadian Government had negotiated a 5-year contract with Poland, and that Superior had been allocated some of the shipments. However, the two wharfs Superior currently had might not be enough to carry out the contract efficiently, and building a third wharf was being considered. The third wharf was estimated to cost $1,500,000. Superior Grain Elevator needs to consider the pros and cons of building a third wharf and decide if the benefits & savings will offset the cost of the investment. After careful consideration and analysis, using the ROI, NPV, FV formulas and @Risk, we do not recommend for SGE to build a third wharf. Even though the construction of the third wharf will provide the company a mean...
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...Two Solitudes is far from being a great work of fiction--it can be hokey, preachy, heavy-handed, trite, and dated--but it is both an entertaining human story and a knowing political novel, only slightly marred by MacLennan's over-idealistic nationalism. The Canada that MacLennan presents, a country in which a citizen is either French-Canadian or English-Canadian (or a rare hybrid) never really existed, but the political climate prompted by this illusion is still with us. MacLennan's novel is one of the most sympathetic (and readable) literary chronicles of the tensions and misunderstandings that gave birth to modern Quebec. --Jack Illingworth “Two solitudes”, which was written by Hugh McLennan at 1945, was his most famous novel. The Author, Hugh MacLennan was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, 1907. There are about seven novels, travel books and uncountable essays that mediate between the European cultural heritage and American vigor and idealism. “Among his many honors, he won five Governor Generals Awards.” And finally, Hugh MacLennan died in Montreal in 1990. It was a literary allegory for English and French Canadian from 1917 to 1939. The author divided this novel into 4 parts. “It is set during World War I, and a cast of “archetype” characters relay the story, being representations of French Canadians or Catholics or Businessman during this time period.” The novel’s plot was focus on the life of the fictional character named Paul Tallard, who is struggling between the differences...
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...contracts with medium sized firms. Those contracts will be served with the assistance of strategic alliances, both with other engineering companies such as Randolf and Associates and Barnard and Barry Environmental (letters of support attached in Appendix C) as well as other professional groups. This will give the company the flexibility it needs to successfully secure and complete projects with varying elements. By using existing contracts and joint ventures with other consulting firms, Terra Engineering is in a position to corner the on-site assessments market in Southern Michigan. By year 3, Terra Engineering will expand to other markets such as Southern Ontario, Canada. The market for on-site environmental assessments has continued to be under serviced in both, Southern Michigan and Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Smith have both recognized that there is a high demand for these services as well as a shortage in supply. Through their extensive contacts, they have...
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... I consider myself as a Canadian since I was born in Canada, but my parents are originally Vietnam, making me also Vietnamese. Being Vietnamese is an important factor within my life, as it connects me to my family roots and that I’ve also grown up in a Vietnamese lifestyle. It has also made me have a different perspective in life, as Vietnam is very different from Canada. Going to Vietnam for trips to see relatives, has made me see how lucky my life is, as I live in “luxurious” life style compared to what they have as they are still a growing and developing country. With this perspective it's made me realize I can't complain or get upset over little things because I should be so grateful for what I have here and I am. Personally, I don't feel as connected to Vietnam as I do so with Canada. Since I was born in Canada and have grown up here, and I’ve only been to Vietnam three or four times, making my connection here to Canada is better than anywhere else. Being a Canadian citizenship has created a personal connection within my life. It's made me feel safe as there are so many horrible things happening around the world, I enjoy living in Canada because I am a proud Canadian. My nationality has tied into who I am today, and my identity. It has tied in, in ways such as, myself growing up here, being able to speak Vietnamese to my family, and lastly be able to be who I am as a person. I believe these factors such as me being both Vietnamese and Canadian tie into the fact of nationalism...
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...The American surrender, following the British Siege of Detroit during the War of 1812. The city name comes from the Detroit River (French: le détroit du Lac Érie), meaning the strait of Lake Erie, linking Lake Huron and Lake Erie; in the historical context, the strait included Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River.[6] The sieur de Cadillac in 1698 proposed to his government in Paris that Detroit be established as a shelter for displaced Indian allies. Paris approved and in 1701 Cadillac led a party of 100 Frenchmen to establish a post called Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, naming it after his sponsor the comte de Pontchartrain, Minister of Marine under Louis XIV. In 1704 he was given ownership over the strenuous opposition of officials in New France. An investigation by de Pontchartrain showed Cadillac was a tyrannical profiteer whose mischief hurt the French cause, so Cadillac was removed and sent to faraway New Orleans as governor of Louisiana.[7] Ste. Anne de Détroit, founded 1701, is the second oldest continuously operating Catholic parish in the United States; it was the first building erected in Detroit.[1] Grants of free land attracted families to Detroit, which grew to 800 people in 1765. The main business was trading furs with the Indians, using goods supplied from Montreal.[8] It was the largest French village between Montreal and New Orleans.[9] Francois Marie Picoté, sieur de Belestre (Montreal 1719–1793), the last French commander at Fort Detroit (1758–1760)...
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...Viewpoint William T. Love – who made the man-made canal that he envisions linking the Niagara River to Lake Ontario, providing water and hydroelectric power for a model industrial city. Time Frame: Between 1942 and 1953 Hooker Chemical disposed of about 22,000 tons of mixed chemical wastes into the Love Canal. Background of the case Near the end of the nineteenth century, after America was once again a unified country, the entrepreneurial pioneers looked towards shipping. Many canals, such as the C&O and Erie Canals, unified American waterways to provide an efficient shipping system. In 1894, venture capitalist William Love envisioned a "power canal" (the purpose of which was to supply cheap hydroelectric power) in the Niagara Falls region of New York State. Construction began on Love's vision, but soon a depression hit the nation, and Love was left with no investors and little more than an empty ditch. "Love Canal"--as the hole became affectionately known by the local townspeople-- became a swimming hole in the summer, and an ice skating rink in the winter. This attitude towards the canal was to end by the mid-1900's. In 1942, Hooker Chemical and Plastics Corporation negotiated a deal with the current title-holders of the land, the power company, whereby the Corporation was allowed to dump any wastes into the canal. Hooker finally bought out the land, and its surroundings, in 1947. To the company's defense, [the chemicals were dug into impermeable clay soil [oec]...
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...Niagara Falls would be the perfect destination for those who have a deep appreciation for natural beauty (the falls itself). More specifically, older folks who have the time and money to spend at this spectacular attraction, would really enjoy the experience. they would be able to get a closer look at the falls by boarding the Maid of the Mist. Or if they are more into a calming nature walk, they can take a short trip over to the American site of the falls. There they would be able to walk along the forest trails. This would make for an intimate date with nature. Niagara Falls would also be the perfect destination for younger generations, with a thirst for fun. There are endless sites and attractions for them to see. For those with a large...
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...The British bit by bit assumed control Wisconsin amid the French and Indian War, taking control of Green Inlet in 1761 and picking up control of all of Wisconsin in 1763. Like the French, the British were occupied with nearly nothing yet the hide exchange. One remarkable occasion in the hide exchanging industry in Wisconsin happened in 1791, when two free African Americans set up a hide exchanging post among the Menominee at present day Marinette. The main lasting pilgrims, for the most part French Canadians, some Somewhat British New Englanders and a couple of African American freedmen, touched base in Wisconsin while it was under British control. Charles Michel de Langlade is by and large perceived as the main pilgrim, setting up an exchanging...
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...In 1604, a French explorer, Champlain, whose mission is exploring the land called New France, arrived in Canada, he designed to build his residence in Quebec in 1608 because he thought Quebec is very suitable to trade fur. At about the same period, the British were settling their colonies in the thirteen colonies. In 1670, the English started involving in fur trade in Upper Canada and established the Hudson’s Bay Company but in 1682, the French attacked the Hudson’s Bay Company and took control of it until 1714. In the Treaty of Utrecht, the British took over of Acadia and Acadians were asked to take oath of allegiance to English king but they refused to sign the unconditional oath of allegiance to the English king. By 1755, the British decided to expel the Acadians because the French colonists were big threat. Later, the conflict between Great Britain and France broke out and the seven years’ war began. Before the war, French achieved a lot of victories in fight against the British so the French and their allies had less losses than the British and the militia of the Thirteen colonies. However, after following vaudreuil’s strategies rather than Montcalm’s, the French fell to British in the seven years’ war and French colonies in Canada were taken over by English. In fact, The success of the seven years’ war are not the only reason is not only reason for British to establish their colonies in Canada. There are some main reasons that British is more successful than French at establishing...
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..."At first glance, the thick, hardcover books featured prominently in the reception area of Conestoga-Rovers and Associates in Waterloo, Ontario, have the appearance of dry legal volumes. Then you notice the word “Yearbook” inscribed in large, gold letters across their covers; a peek inside reveals a vividly photographed encapsulation of the company’s unspoken, but well understood, work hard–play hard mantra. Within their pages, hundreds of photographs capture smiling, laughing, and often zanily dressed Conestoga-Rovers employees engaged in any number of social events, clubs, and activi- ties that play an integral role in the company’s culture. There are plenty of events to choose from. Hardly a weekend goes by when a group of employees is not engaged in some social event, be it jet-boating on the Niagara River, taking a bus trip to a Buffalo Bills football game, celebrating Roverfest (a massive annual bash for employees and their families), or indulging in a death-by-chocolate night. Conestoga-Rovers and Associates has forged an exemplary reputation for its expertise in the fields of engineering, the environment, construction, and information technology. But its employees, some 450 in Waterloo alone, will tell you the company’s dynamic social side, along with a range of unique employee perks, also makes it a great place to work and grow, both professionally and socially. Not surprisingly, Conestoga-Rovers has been identified as one of the best places to work in the Waterloo...
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...Confederation and National Policy Name: Institution: Date: Abstract The Canadian Confederation entails the process through which the Canada emerged in 1867 when three colonies under Britain formed the four provinces Canada. During the emergence of Canada in 1867, several factors played vital roles in its formation and these factors include political, economic and social factors and other forces and actors. The National Policy was introduced by John Macdonald in the year 1879 and it entailed the implementation of high tariffs on the manufactured imported products so as to safeguard and protect manufacturing industries in Canada. The National Policy was also very crucial in the development of the rural Prairie West as cattle ranching activities were introduced in the region. The paper will discuss the factors that led to the emergence of Canada, analyse the National Policy and its significance for the development of the rural Prairie West. Political, Economic and Social factors, actors and forces that were instrumental in the emergence of Canada in 1867 Several factors played a significant role in the emergence of Canada in 1867. These factors include political, economic and social factors in combination to other forces and actors. The political factors played a considerable role in the emergence of Canada because by the mid 1860s, the Great Britain had almost lost its concern for the colonies it controlled in North America and particularly Canada. The loss in interest...
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...Family and child poverty in Canada By Maram Ghadban June 7th 2013 Canada is notorious for being a country of freedom, democracy and diversity. These are our crowning glories that as Canadians, we take pride in. The issues faced by Canadians are not seen or noticed by others. They are invisible. The fabrication of Canada being a country of opportunity is a false attribute to this greatness. The poverty in Canada has increased rather than decreased (Finnie and Sweetman, 2003). It is sufficient to say that Canada, and Ontario in specific, are better off than other countries and provinces. However, this is not the matter at hand; the matter is that the people of Ontario are in a state of poverty. Through this I will discuss the matters of poverty, its effects on family and child poverty in Ontario, and its effects on ethnic minorities. It is creating a vicious cycle that will forever more haunt these children and create discourses that will affect them as they get older. This is a national problem, and is a linchpin for bigger conflicts within this nation, if it is not solved. List of references Ahmed, Zahid Shahab, “Poverty, Family Stress & Parenting” http://www.humiliationstudies.org/documents/AhmedPovertyFamilyStressParenting.pdf, 2005 Covell, Katherine and Howe, R. Brian, “Child Poverty in Canada and the Rights of the Child, Source: Human Rights Quarterly”, Vol. 25, No. 4, Nov., 2003 Charles Michalopoulos and Philip K. Robins “Employment and Child-Care Choices...
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...Studying Literature in Grade 12 The works of different non-Canadian authors, writers, and playwrights such as Steinbeck, Orwell and Shakespeare have been widely used in English classrooms. While bright writers exist in all cultures, Ontario students should solely focus on Canadian writers. As Canadians, it is essential to become more familiar with writings one can call their own. Senior students in Ontario should solely study Canadian literature because writings from other cultures are being studied far too frequently, it is important to encourage young Canadian authors, and the need to promote diverse, home-grown writers is escalating. To begin, focusing on Canadian literature for English students is significant because they are constantly overwhelmed by the American culture. This is often prevalent in Canada because the culture has always been a “branch plant” of another country. Canadian culture has never had the chance to fully blossom since it has always been under the thumb of a more powerful foreign culture since its conception, notably England and France. For this reason, high school students living in Ontario are forced to succumb to Shakespeare and other British writers. These days, even American authors such as Fitzgerald can be found in classrooms all across Canada. Unfortunately, many schools continue to limit a student’s exposure within the classroom to Canadian authors’ works to ISP (Independent Study Project) reading lists. In this sense, Canada is an attic in...
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...Changing Literature Influences of Canada Throughout history Canadian culture has been influenced by other nations. Students in Ontario often study writers of non-Canadian descent, but they should only be familiar with the work of fellow Canadians. Society as a whole will benefit from this because the youth will learn the importance of focusing on Canadian culture despite other influences, introducing the modern multicultural flair of Canada’s population and the need to promote and establish upcoming authors. Being influenced by other Nations has been a downfall for new Canadian literature. This has been prominent in Canadian society as we have always been a “branch plant” of other countries, beginning with England in the 1600’s. Our own culture has never had the ability to develop to its fullest potential. For years, a student in Ontario would study British writers, such as Shakespeare, and currently students may also study American authors such as Fitzgerald. However, many schools limit a student’s exposure to the Canadian novels on ISP reading lists. Canada is an attic in which we have stored American and British literature without considering our own1. As Robertson Davies has said “no wonder a Canadian student has problems appreciating their culture.” Canadian society today includes people of many different races and ethnicities; however their addition to literature is not recognized. By choosing to become familiar with authors from different backgrounds the large population...
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