...Ethical Distress Involving the Ministry of Transportation and Suicide For this assignment we interviewed Doctor JS from Family Practice X. JS had a patient who he believed was at risk of drinking and driving, he reported the patient to the MTO; the patient was so upset by the situation that he committed suicide. The following year JS had another patient who was drinking and driving however this time JS was nervous about reporting the patient for fear this patient might also try to harm himself. JS’s distress was whether or not he should report the patient to the MTO. Reporting is required by law but might cause the patient to harm himself however not reporting is against the law and could potentially put at risk all the other drivers and pedestrians this patient came in contact with. JS found this to be the toughest ethical situation because whichever choice he made there was the possibility of someone’s life being in danger. JS claimed “it was a tough pill to swallow" knowing whatever decision he made could cause harm. JS's value is the value of human life over all. This situation was very difficult because no matter what choice JS made there was a risk of someone’s life being in danger. JS maintained his values of placing human life above all else, and his desire to comply with the rules and regulations of his governing body. However, this situation impacted JS in that he found it very difficult to report to the MTO. JS felt he had to choose between reporting the patient...
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...Driver's Handbook Online - Introduction Home What's New About the Ministry Highways Drivers & Vehicles Opportunities Traveller's Information Publications Trucks & Buses Related Links Road Safety FAQ Location: Ministry Home > Drivers and Vehicles > Driver Licensing > Driver's Handbook Online - Introduction Contents Getting Your Driver's Licence Safe and Responsible Driving Traffic Signs and Lights Keeping Your Driver's Licence Your Vehicle The Level Two Road Test Driver's Handbook Online Introduction Ontario's goal is to make its roads the safest in North America, and that's why the Ministry of Transportation has introduced a range of measures to improve the behaviour of all drivers, including new ones. In 1999, more than 860 people were killed and more than 84,000 injured on Ontario roads. The social and economic costs of these collisions have been previously estimated at $9 billion annually. Many collisions are caused by driver error - behaviour like following too closely, speed too fast, failure to yield the right of way, and improper turns and lane changes. And statistics show that new drivers of all ages are far more likely than experienced drivers to be involved in serious or fatal collisions. Ontario campaigns against drinking and driving, aggressive driving and promoting the correct use of seat belts and child safety seats are making a difference. Graduated licensing, which lets new drivers gain skills and experience in low-risk environments...
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...Driver's Handbook Online - Introduction Home What's New About the Ministry Highways Drivers & Vehicles Opportunities Traveller's Information Publications Trucks & Buses Related Links Road Safety FAQ Location: Ministry Home > Drivers and Vehicles > Driver Licensing > Driver's Handbook Online - Introduction Contents Getting Your Driver's Licence Safe and Responsible Driving Traffic Signs and Lights Keeping Your Driver's Licence Your Vehicle The Level Two Road Test Driver's Handbook Online Introduction Ontario's goal is to make its roads the safest in North America, and that's why the Ministry of Transportation has introduced a range of measures to improve the behaviour of all drivers, including new ones. In 1999, more than 860 people were killed and more than 84,000 injured on Ontario roads. The social and economic costs of these collisions have been previously estimated at $9 billion annually. Many collisions are caused by driver error - behaviour like following too closely, speed too fast, failure to yield the right of way, and improper turns and lane changes. And statistics show that new drivers of all ages are far more likely than experienced drivers to be involved in serious or fatal collisions. Ontario campaigns against drinking and driving, aggressive driving and promoting the correct use of seat belts and child safety seats are making a difference. Graduated licensing, which lets new drivers gain skills and experience in low-risk environments...
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...Name of the Project: Highway 407 improvement Executive summary In 2013, following 3 years of program definition, research and planning, the province of Ontario’s ministry of transportation and infrastructure launched the project to improve the existing highway 407. This highway is the busiest route and convenient to access different parts of Toronto. The proposal of highway 407 was launched in 1959 and opened to the public in June 7 1997. 407 its one of the busiest highway, the total trips in 2010 was 114.691 Million. 407 ETR is the world’s first all-electronic toll road of its kind, and from the day it was opened up to the present day it continues to fulfill its mission of relieving traffic on local highways and roads. The goal of the project “Highway 407 improvement” includes reducing congestion and travel time; improve safety; expanding networks and transportation choice for high occupancy vehicles. Given the cost of the project and other provincial priorities, a key objective was to be self-financing, paid for through ERT system. The present value cost is estimated more than $5 billion, which is calculated over the period of 35 years. Key features of the project include extending the high occupancy vehicles lanes and commercial vehicle priority access. The project will also provide the reintroduction of the public transit to a corridor that has been too crowded to support reliable service for the past few years. The request of proposal was submitted on...
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...Canada’s Welfare State The role of a nations government branches into many facets. From economic prosperity, the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, as well as law making and administration, the government’s role in a nation is undeniably pivotal. However, what many people regard as the most essential aspect of a governments responsibility, is the influence it has in terms of upholding and monitoring the welfare state. The welfare state is defined as: “A system whereby the government undertakes to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, especially those in financial or social need, by means of grants, pensions, and other benefits.” This system is imperative to the social progress of a nation and the wellbeing of a society. The Maintenance of a good quality of life for Canadians reflects positively on all branches of a government, including economic growth, the utmost important aspect of a successful nation; thus, it is a necessity and advantageous to the Canadian economy. Economic growth refers to: “An increase in the amounts of goods and services produced per head of the population at one time.” The main causes of economic growth are better-educated and more skilled workers, as well as higher rates of investments and consumer spending, both of which can be enhanced by the use of different social programs. However, the issue with various social programs is its creation of a society run on long-term government dependency. Programs such as welfare as...
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...This is when a person is not paying full attention to the road while driving a car. This could be an action that a person participates in such as, communicating with others whether in person or on the phone, eating and texting. These actions are dangerous because a person cannot pay attention to their surroundings. The drivers think that nothing will happen if they look away for a second, when anything could happen in a second. In 4 out of 5 collisions, the driver looked away 3 seconds prior to the accident. This shows that as little time as 3 seconds could cause a catastrophic accident. The Ontario Distracted Driving Stats have proved that at least one person is injured every 30 minutes due to distracted driving. Distracted drivers may think that distracted driving will not harm anyone, the statistics show that accidents due to distracted driving happen very often. Hence, fatal consequences can occur in a split second when a driver is not paying attention to the road while...
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...Executive Summary Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is an eastern Canadian province situated in country’s Atlantic region with a population of 550,000 people. All of the government goods and services for all provincial government departments are currently purchased through a provincial government controlled agency called GPA, also known as Government Purchasing agency. In order to determine the need and effectiveness of collaborative procurement process for Department of Education NL, there are three key elements involved: extending the use of agreements based on whole-life costing; progressively reducing transaction and process costs, and the provision of more qualitative added-value service. The concept advances Cooperative purchasing from a reaction to outside forces or top-down pressures, to a supply methodology congruent with an overall business strategy. Based on a detailed research and analysis, we have come to a conclusion that forming a strategic coalition with ISI (Interuniversity Service Inc), a not for profit organization that is currently responsible for all Education related procurement for Atlantic Canadian provinces except NL will solve the major issues discussed above and will provide more value to NL’s educational structure and at the same time will reduce overall operational and overhead costs. ISI provides strategic sourcing approach towards procurement by operating based on Total Cost of Ownership model and by bulk commodity and services purchasing...
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...female ratio. * Barrier free design regulations must apply to the building. * The lot is classified as (CD 3.2) based on the city of Windsor zoning maps, zoning bylaws for this section must apply to the building. * The materials used for this building are brick veneer for exterior finish, concrete block, metal studs and dry wall for wall assembly, cast in place concrete for foundations, columns and beams. * Built-up roofing system will be used for this building. Background Information: The lot is located at the intersection of 532 Ojibway St. and Dominion Blvd, lot number is 185 and the postal code N9E 4T1. The land is vacant and it was part of woodland forest in 1942, after that it became the property of the Ministry of Transportation and now it is a property of CLAC. Based on ERCA records, the land doesn’t have any protected or rare species but tests should be made in the area before any commence of building process. The area mostly consists of residential occupancies with 72% of families with children at home and 28% of single parent families. Maximum lot coverage...
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...CREED CASE LAW REVIEW May 2012 INTRODUCTION When the Ontario Human Rights Code became law in 1962, creed was one of the original grounds of discrimination. This was likely to deal with the fact that at the time, there was significant overt discrimination against religious minorities. Over time, Canada’s legal and societal approach to creed rights has evolved significantly. However, it continues to be one of, if not the, most complex and controversial area of rights law. Perhaps more than any other ground in human rights codes, creed rights tend to give rise to strong opinions, even among those who may not otherwise have much to say about human rights. Everything from what is creed (and what beliefs and practices are protected under the ground of creed), how creed claims are proven, how creed must be accommodated and what to do where creed bumps up against other rights have led to judicial interpretation and public debate. In Quebec, the provincial government appointed a Commission on Accommodation Practices Related to Cultural Differences 1 in response to public discontent concerning accommodation of, among other things, creed rights. This may be in part because creed is unique in some respects. It encompasses not just innate personal characteristics but also covers associated practices and beliefs. Rights in relation to religion have been recognized as not just equality rights, but also among the “fundamental freedoms” of every Canadian as listed in s. 2 of the Canadian Charter...
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...THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON ADULT EDUCATION IN ONTARIO By MICHELLE P. SCOTT Integrated Studies Project submitted to Dr. Angela Specht in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts – Integrated Studies Athabasca, Alberta April, 2008 Abstract This project consists of two parts. The first section is a literature review of the following topics: Adult education, Ontario’s approach to Adult education, four different pedagogical approaches to Adult education (andragogy, self-directed learning, informal and incidental learning, and emotions and imagination), education and globalization. These areas were reviewed to identify key elements around Adult education, as well as for how contemporary globalization shapes Adult education. The second section is a research essay building off of the literature review. Andragogy, self-directed learning, informal and incidental learning and emotions and imagination were examined to determine if these adult education philosophies were being practiced in Ontario. Globalization’s impact is a force with widespread reach and implications. Education will be vital for survival in a global community. The effect of globalization on adult education in Ontario was investigated. The principles of andragogy, self-directed learning and informal and incidental learning are evident in Canadian and Ontario teaching practices; however, emotions and imagination are absent in this discourse. Michelle Scott MAIS 701 Adult...
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...Factors Influencing Visitor's Choices to Visit Urban Destinations Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Canadian Tourism Commission Canadian Heritage Parks Canada PREPARED BY: PREPARED FOR: Global Insight, Inc. June 2004 Table of Contents I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................. 1 Highlights................................................................................................................................ 1 Study Summary........................................................................................................................ 1 Recommendations ................................................................................................................... 2 Next Steps................................................................................................................................ 3 II. III. IV. A. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 4 STUDY OBJECTIVE....................................................................................................... 4 METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................... 5 LITERATURE REVIEW ........................................................................................................... 6 Introduction............................................
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...JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE (JHSC) CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONSULTATION PAPER November 18, 2009 Prevention Division Workplace Safety & Insurance Board + JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONSULTATION PAPER Invitation to Participate................................................................................. 3 1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 4 a) Purpose of Consultation ....................................................................................................... 4 b) Legislative Framework ......................................................................................................... 5 c) The Certification Process...................................................................................................... 5 d) Certification Training Outcomes ............................................................................................ 6 e) Certification Standards ........................................................................................................ 6 2. Certification Review Committee .................................................................. 7 a) Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 7 b) Composition ............................................................................................................
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...Inter-jurisdictional Coordination of EA: Challenges and opportunities arising from differences among provincial and territorial assessment requirements and processes Report for the Environmental Planning and Assessment Caucus, Canadian Environmental Network East Coast Environmental Law Association Deborah Carver, Robert Gibson, Jessie Irving, Hilary Kennan, Erin Burbidge November 20, 2010 ______________________________________________________________________ Summary.........................................................................................................................................3 I Inter-jurisdictional coordination of EA........................................................................... 4 II Basic principles for upwards harmonization through inter-jurisdictional EA coordination.............................................................................................................................. 6 III Immediate and underlying concerns driving attention to improved inter-jurisdictional coordination.............................................................................................................................. 8 IV Provincial EA regime differences as a challenge and an opportunity for coordination and harmonization ..................................................................................................................11 V Key characteristics of the provincial and territorial EA regimes ..................................13...
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...Impacts on Canada’s Population Health Workaholism is a growing behavioural epidemic negatively affecting the population health in Canada. It’s also a popular belief that workaholics are driven by a poor sense of self and are quite miserable, but there are actually different types of workaholism, and the workaholic may actually be happy diving into the multitude of tasks at work. It is not necessarily thought of in a negative way by the individual experiencing it, even though it is commonly believed to be an addiction. While a lot is heard about this “disorder,” workaholism is not actually an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV-TR). In actuality, workaholism is considered a symptom of obsessive/compulsive personality disorder which is characterized by perfectionism, inflexibility, and preoccupation with work. Overworking on a regular basis results in the release of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol within the body, which can ultimately create the following consequences: 1. Buildup of plaque in the blood vessels and an increased risk of experiencing heart attacks and strokes. 2. Increased risk of experiencing anxiety attacks, ulcers, burnout, and depression. 3. Increased risk of experiencing weight gain and smoking or alcohol consumption. To put it simply, workaholism is bad for the population health. Canada’s National Population Health Survey (1996-97) found that workaholics were less likely than other workers to rate...
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...What is a burn? Burns are physical injuries that occur when the human skin comes in contact with heat, radiation, electricity or certain chemicals. Burns are extremely dangerous and excruciatingly painful. Even a minor burn can be extremely painful. They can cause a severe damage to the skin and in some cases also to some internal organs of the body. They form permanent or temporary marks on the skin and involve the damage of the layers of skin. Basically burns are caused by any hot object or a chemical. Usually the most common agent causing burns is the fire. Other agents are hot liquids, electricity and chemicals and gas. Each year, over 200,000 Canadians receive medical care for burn injuries. More than 5000 of these are hospitalized for an average of two weeks, and of these, four percent will die from their injuries. How many of you have had a burn? How many of you have had, or ever had a loved one have a burn so severe that they had to go to a burn ward for treatment? I’d like to take this opportunity to give you a little history on the creation of burn wards in Canada, specifically Winnipeg, Regina (my own personal experience with my brother) and Toronto, the costs of these services, the leadership required to make these services a reality, and the important role these services play in the welfare of injured Canadians as a whole. Prior to the 1960s, burn victims were treated in general surgical wards. There were no specialized facilities for treating burn...
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