DFC Flashcards
Canada’s fertility rate used to be ____ then the US but since the 1970’s it has switched
higher
2005 Canada average ____ children compared to _____ in US
US fertility rate decline coincided with________
1.5, 2
the largest economic recession
US and Canada fertility rate decline because of
higher women education economic recession age at marriage has increased abortion rate birth control
Why do Canadians live longer then Americans?
Infant mortality rate
levels of obesity
history of smoking culture
health care systems
Why immigrants to Canada and the US are different?
.Immigration rate higher in Canada
.20 % of Canada’s population was born abroad
.AFTER 1950’S shift to non-European
.Most immigrants to CAN from GBR .64% from Asian countries to CAN .79% chance of immigrant naturalization in CAN .Better educated .more love for immigrants
.Majority to US from Latin countries
. Now more focused to Asian
.not as much education
.less love for immigrants
____% of Canada’s population was born abroad
____% of US’
20 % of Canada’s population was born abroad
13
Canada ____ because of lower fertility rate and longer life expectancy
aging
Differences between Canada and the US for immigration ___ _____ make a significant economic difference
does not
____ dependency ration for Canada in the future in comparison to US
higher
Canadian aboriginal rights recognized in ___
1982
Aboriginals constitute ___% of total CAN pop in 2006
___% of total US population
- 8-Yukon,NWT,NUNAVUT
1. 7- Alaska
Aboriginals in Canada versus US
.Canadian aboriginals have greater population and therefore greater influence
.Canadian aboriginals most disadvantaged group whereas us aboriginals are not
.Canadian policy on Aboriginals was driven by the idea that First Nation and Metis governance wasn’t good enough while the US aboriginals governments were accepted and supported
Canadian Aboriginal Situation
.until 1830 no real policies other then cooperation
.after 1830 First nations and Metis when civilian authorities took control of indian affairs
.civilization and segregation became policy
.direct intrusion on internal affairs
.1868-1945 the Indian Act set policy direction that began in 2nd phase
.4th phase was post-war reaction against totalitarianism and recognition of human rights
.right to vote 1960
.5th from 1968-present new beginnings
.1982-83 change in constitution
Canadian and American policies based of off the ________ of ____
Royal Proclamation of 1763
US ABORIGINAL SITUATION
.historically recognized aboriginal rights and self government
.American Indian policy very regionalized, state-by-state
.1st 1776-1817 allies
.2nd 1817-1887 extended authority over aboriginals
.internal affairs protected but left first nations vulnerable to external affairs
3rd 1887-1934 taking of land, given citizenship(assimilation)
-trying to engage aboriginal culture with liberal individualism
4th 1934 reversed move away from self government
5th briefly interrupted process in 50-60’s
6th 1960’s rethinking of American policy
The constitution route
Canadian aboriginals have followed the governments guidance since the 1970s
.using the constitution as a vehicle to achieve their goals
There is no US constitutional process or talk of constitutional entrenchment of aboriginal rights or right to self government
-because changing constitution in US is very difficult, US doesn’t want to give up control, and constitution almost sacred to people in US
Section ___ of Canada act includes aboriginal treaty rights
35
Meech Lake Accord
proposed constitutional recognition of the special status of Quebec within Canada but overlooked recognition of the special status of the original peoples of Canada and definition of their rights
___ supreme court huge factor in the development in aboriginal rights while ____ courts is more of a factor lately as aboriginals have gained rights
US, CAN
COURTS in US versus Canada
US: need to fight cases on a case by case basis which means using all resources on litigation leaves untouched cases. Active in players in Indian policy
Can: Courts look to support but encourage political solutions
_______ is the endangered species of ideals-Ronald Dworkin
equality
Income inequality
.has increased in all OECD countries over last 25 years
.Great Divergence started in 1970s
____ _____ started in the 1970s where income inequality has steadily increased
great divergence
richest 10% earn ___times the income of lowest 10%
in us:___%
9.5%
16%
Causes of inequality
.income
.globalization
.technology advancements
.education
In Canada wealthiest tenth controls around ____ of the country’s wealth
half
Mobility
the concept social scientists use to signify this capacity to move between different tiers of socioeconomic well-being
Absolute Intragenerational mobility
refers to the movement in one’s overall economic position on the income scale
Absolute intergenerational mobility
indicates how adult children have done on the income scale when compared to their parents
Inequality very dependent on
.institutional practices
.values
.policy