“The Origins of Canadian Indian Policy” by L.F.S. Upton
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A 3 page review and analysis of L.F.S. Upton’s “The Origins of Canadian Indian Policy.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAnovsr.rtf

“The Sikh Community in Canada”
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A paper which looks at the history of the Sikh community in Canada, from its beginnings as a group of migrant workers in the early twentieth century to its development as a fully enfranchised subcultural group within the majority. The paper considers the origins of Sikhism in the Punjab, the cultural and religious ideology which it comprises, and the way in which Canadian Sikhs have come to be regarded making a vital contribution to the country’s social, political and economic life.
Filename: JLsikh.wps

“Wives and Mothers by EJ Errington”
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A paper which looks at Errington’s analysis of female culture in Canadian society in the early colonial period, and delineates the salient contribution which was made by women in all walks of life, from the domestic servant to the independent businesswoman, and the important influence which women had on the social structure of the community as a whole.
Filename: JLerrington.wps

"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

A Canadian Business and Establishing a Production Facility in Another Country
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This 12 page report discusses a Canadian company that wants to establish a production facility in another country. Issues ranging from transportation costs to the cultural background of native workers must be considered. Aside from selling products, an expansion in the actual business relationships between Canada and other nations requires that a number of concerns be addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWcaprod.wps

A Canadian in Moscow
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that when a Canadian leaves the borders of Canada to work in Russia, he or she should be well-prepared for the culture shock of their life. Canada has been renowned for its national social policy and the delivery of its social and governmental programs for decades. The “new” Russia has none or at least none that function efficiently. The business environment of Canada is one in which the entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged and innovation is sought after. Innovation and initiative in Russia is often associated with criminal activity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWcanmos.wps

A Comparison of Education and Healthcare in the U.S. and Canada
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A 7 page discussion of the educational and healthcare systems of the United States and Canada. Points out the shortcomings and discrepancies of each system but maintains that while there are differences in formats, Canada and the U.S. most often run neck and neck in the quality of their educational programs as well as in the quality of their healthcare programs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPcanadE.wps