Is Laureen Harper obliged to maintain a public image?
Society, Culture, and Security
The NATO Association of Canada’s Society, Culture, and Security program takes a look at the issues that impact Canadians’ every day lives while connecting them to international relations. The program covers a wide range of topics, which include: pop culture, art, film, global events, and socio-political relations. In addition, Society, Culture, and IR aims to examine and provide in-depth analyses that relate international affairs to the interests of Canadian society.
Northern Gateway Pipeline and Canada – The Cost of Accessing Global Markets
Julia Baldesarra discusses the various environmental, indigenous, and economic concerns over the Canada’s potential expansion into the global oil market.
The Parti Quebecois: Out of Touch?
As young voters identify less and less with the PQ’s sovereignty objective, what will this mean for the future of Quebec nationalism?
True Patriot Love: Citizenship and Canada’s Identity
Julia Baldesarra analyzes how immigrants’ necessity to pledge allegiance to the Crown relates to the Canada’s national and international identity.
“ No” – The Advertising Campaign that Returned Chile’s Democracy
Zach Lewsen reviews the film “No,” which takes a look at the final years of Chile’s military dictatorship.
Country Music Post-9/11 and Today
Rebecca McFadgen argues that today’s country music is becoming less and less politically charged.
The Crimean Tatars and the Indigenous Peoples of Quebec: Similarities In the Face of Separation
Building on last week’s article “The Tatar Question”, Rebecca McFadgen identifies connections between the Crimean Tatars and the indigenous peoples of Quebec.
Integration of Immigrants in Canadian Society: Bridging the Global to the Local
Julia Baldesarra analyzes the social implications of Canada’s immigration policies and the role that the local level of government plays in fostering integration.
#SaveKessab
There was no new Armenian genocide in Kessab, but the dislocation of an entire community raises concern about the nature of the Syrian opposition.
Fashion and Bangladesh: Human Rights Issues Bursting at the Seams
Since last year’s tragic Bangladesh factory collapse, mass retailers are facing increasing scrutiny for their manufacturing practices, a sentiment demonstrated during the World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto. The event, which showcased designs from Canadian designers, spotlighted the current labour practices still taking place in Bangladesh and the commitment of corporations to take responsibility for their Read More…