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LHINs in Ontario, 2007.
This paper explores the effectiveness of local health integration networks (LHINs) in Ontario.
1,459 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper explores both the potential benefits and the possible negative impacts of introducing local health integration networks (LHINs). The paper researches what the effects will be for Ontario once the LHIN program is operational. The paper provides a literature review and concludes that the outcome depends on the Ontario government's collaboration with the health care providers and the degree of integration that can be achieved.
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"Local health integration networks (LHINs) are made up of 14 government building blocks. They are intended to plan, integrate, and fund health services at the local level. LHINs are intended to be an important part of the evolution of health care in Ontario from a collection of services that is uncoordinated to an integrated system (Ontario Government, 2006). These services include hospitals, community care centers, long-term care, and home care, among others in certain geographic regions. LHINs in Ontario will be serving between 250,000 and 1.5 million patients who will also be able to obtain health care services outside of their specific LHIN area (Lewis, 2005). The rationale for LHINs is that a particular community's health needs are best known by a person who knows the community (Ontario Government, 2006, p. 1)."
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Local Health Integration Networks in Ontario, 2007.
This paper explores both the potential benefits and the possible negative impacts of introducing LHINs (local health integration networks) into Ontario.
1,409 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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The paper researches what the effects will be for Ontario once the LHIN (local health integration networks) program is operational. The paper reviews literature and concludes that the outcome of the LHIN program depends on the Ontario government, whether the health care system will continue to be fully decentralized, as well as the degree of integration that can be achieved.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
From the Paper
"Local health integration networks (LHINs) are made up of 14 government building blocks. They are intended to plan, integrate, and fund health services at the local level. LHINs are intended to be an important part of the evolution of health care in Ontario from a collection of services that is uncoordinated to an integrated system (Ontario Government, 2006). These services include hospitals, community care centers, long-term care, and home care, among others in certain geographic regions. LHINs in Ontario will be serving between 250,000 and 1.5 million patients who will also be able to obtain health care services outside of their specific LHIN area (Lewis, 2005). The rationale for LHINs is that a particular community's health needs are best known by a person who knows the community (Ontario Government, 2006)."
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Ontario Smog Plan, 2006.
A discussion of the smog problem in Ontario and a review of the Ontario Smog Plan.
2,636 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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The paper defines what smog is and explains that it is often found in large urban areas. The writer breaks down and explains the chemical components of smog and its effects on health and the environment. The paper summarizes the Ontario Smog Plan and discusses whether it will work to reduce smog significantly. The writer suggests some tips that citizens can follow in order to contribute to the goals of the Ontario Plan. In conclusion, the writer states that, although not perfect, the plan is a step in the right direction and that hopefully, with community participation and clever fine-tuning, the Canadian city's plan will become a model for future environmental efforts around the world.
Table of Contents:
Emission Sources
- NOx emissions
- VOCs
- Ambient Air Levels (ground-level ozone)
- Human Health Effects
- Environmental Effects
Particulate Matter (PM)
- Ambient Air Levels of PM
- Human Health Effects
Environmental and Other Impacts
Ontario's Plan
- Goal
Transportation
1. Drive Clean (MOE)
2. Gasoline Formulas (MOE)
3. Green Fleets (Toronto)
4. Anti-Idling Bylaw (Toronto)
Particulate Matter
5. PM10 Standard (MOE)
Industry
6. Stewardship Initiatives
State of the Environment Reporting
7. Air Quality Monitoring (MOE)
The Targets
- Transit
- Coal Fired Electric Plants
- Transboundary Air Pollution (Canada/U.S.)
- Sulphur in Fuels
Tips for contributing to the goals of the Ontario Health Plan
- Getting Around
- Around the Home
- Shopping
- Community
Bibliography
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"Human Health Effects. Research in the US and Canada has repeatedly documented a strong correlation between high ozone levels and rates of hospitalization and worker absenteeism. Ontario studies have shown that in the months May to August, approximately five per cent of daily respiratory hospital admissions are associated with ozone. Other findings have shown hospital admissions linked to ozone occurring at levels well below the current national air quality objective of 82 ppb, with the probability and severity of health effects increasing with increasing exposure. Furthermore, it appears that there is no human health threshold for ozone, that is, there is no level that can be deemed safe. Populations more sensitive to ozone exposure include young children, the elderly, people with respiratory problems, and people active outdoors, particularly in the summer.
Impacts on human health related to high ozone levels are summarized below:
? respiratory system:
? lung functioning (coughing, shortness of breath, pain on inspiration, throat irritation, wheezing, chest tightness);
? chronic and acute bronchitis, asthma; and
? pulmonary emphysema;
? possible interference with the immune system; and
? headaches, burning eyes, irritated sinuses."
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The Ontario Human Rights Commission, 2008.
An analysis of the achievement of the goals of Ontario Human Rights Commission and a discussion on the impact of racial profiling upon both individuals and the society of Ontario.
932 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper discusses the Ontario Human Rights Commission which was established in 1961 to administrate the Ontario Human Rights Code (enacted in 1962). It looks at how it achieved its mission and goals. Finally, the paper discusses the publication, "Paying the Price: The Human Cost of Racial Profiling" which is an account of an inquiry launched by the Ontario Human Rights Commission to study the impact of racial profiling upon both individuals and the society of Ontario as a whole.
Table of Contents:
Overview
Goals
The Impact of Racial Profiling
From the Paper
"In this regard, it advances equity by providing evidence of profiling and the impact of this profiling on individuals. Consider, for example, the case noted in Henry et al (2000) where the ruling of an African Canadian lower court judge became an prominent national political and legal controversy because she had referenced in her judgement the strained relations between police and African Canadian youth (Henry et al 156-157). While the Supreme Court ultimately supported the judge's ruling, the controversy made clear that many in Canada do not see these strained relations as a problem, nor even acknowledge their existence. As such, the findings of this Inquiry advance equity by providing ample evidence - often from police officers themselves - of the negative effects of racial profiling."
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The Stronger Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act of 2005, 2006.
An evaluation of the the new Stronger Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act of 2005 for the city of Toronto, Ontario.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This paper discusses and evaluates the various parts of the Stronger Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act of 2005, in an effort to provide some insight as to how the Toronto City Council will act if the act is passed by royal assent. The historical value of such a bill would be unprecedented in the history of the city, which has been slowly creating an autonomous government since the City of Toronto Act of 1997.
From the Paper
"The aim of this study will be to understand and evaluate the new Stronger Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act of 2005. By realizing the new powers of this charter to help pass more by-laws for Toronto's city administration, there are greater freedoms that allow the government to be more autonomous in legislation. In this manner, the overseeing Canadian government will allow Toronto the ability to access greater governmental responsibility for its ever-growing population."
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Ontario as an Economic Region State, 2008.
An analysis of the implications of and factors contributing to the process of Ontario disengaging from its previous role in the Canadian federation and re-defining itself as a North American region state.
1,978 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 90.95
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This paper critically examines the process of Ontario disengaging from its previous role in the Canadian federation and re-defining itself as a North American region state, due to a consequence of a range of political, economic, and social factors. The paper discusses Ontario's origins and features, as well as its future implications. The paper then argues that the primary causal factors behind this process have been the policy rift between the Ontario provincial government and the federal government, a North-South economic realignment supplanting intra-provincial trade relations, and the phenomenon of globalization.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
What is a "Region State"?
Ontario and the ROC: Fraying Economic Ties
Ontario and Ottawa: Policy Differences
Ontario as a Globalized Region State
From the Paper
"In terms of Ontario as a region state, we can currently see this region-international process underway in terms of the growing region to region trade between Ontario and key economic regions of the United States. Consider, for example, Ontario's trade relationship with Michigan - the automotive production region of the United States - in which in 2005 Ontario enjoying a remarkable trade surplus exporting goods and services worth over CAN $55 billion and importing goods and services worth over CAN $25 billion. While the trade relationship with Michigan is clearly an exceptional case given the important industrial significance of the automotive industry that links Michigan and Ontario, such large scale trading relationships can be seen between Ontario and major American regions. For example, in 2005 Ontario also enjoyed a trade surplus with the state of New York, to which it exported over CAN $11 billion in goods and services, and imported over CAN $10 billion."
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Nursing Shortage in Ontario, 2008.
This paper discusses the nursing shortage in Ontario and how it creates challenges related to the baby boomer generation.
2,924 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 125.95
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In this article, the writer discusses how Ontario will be capable of supporting the needs of the increasing elderly population through the health care system with the existence of the nursing shortage. To address this issue, the writer recommends that a profile of the baby boomer generation be developed that will identify the health care needs of this population. Furthermore, the writer notes that funding, staffing and training must be allotted that will meet these health care needs. The writer maintains that in accomplishing these two steps the nursing issues that are currently impacting the Ontario health care system will be reduced and the health care community can begin to experience a rebirth in the quality of care that is essential to the citizens of Ontario.
Outline:
Key Issue
Decision Sought (Recommendation)
Background
The Recommended Option or Proposed Direction
Impact Statements
Consultation
Legislation Required
Communications Plan
From the Paper
"It should be noted that an effective resolution to this issue must be capable of meeting the needs of the baby boomer generation in an immediate sense. This population is already beginning to retire and to place a significant burden on the health care system. This burden impacts the professional nurse because the nurse is the primary caregiver in most health care environments. It should further be considered that when a nurse is tasked with providing extensive care to multiple individuals within the baby boomer population, that nurse is unable to provide care to other patients that are not being treated for age related illnesses or disease. As this takes place the nurse becomes overburdened in his or her tasks and ultimately the quality of care declines for two specific reasons. First, the nurse is tasked with providing care to the elderly that he or she is not specifically trained to give. Although the nurse may have experience treating elderly patients, it is evident that the needs of the baby boomer generation are different from previous aging populations, and that information is not universally known to all nursing professionals."
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Privatization of Ontario Hydro, 2002.
An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of the privatization of Ontario Hydro.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 89.95
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This paper is a critical analysis of the issues that are related to the efforts in privatizing Ontario Hydro. In evaluating various points of argument, this paper indicates that it may prove wiser to keep the electrical utility within the public sector, managed and developed as needed by public moneys, and also, continuing to employ Ontarians about the province according to wages and conditions that have been usual and which in some parts of Ontario are an important aspect of local economies. When the issues are examined in terms of what would benefit ordinary citizens of the province who enjoy affordable electricity in return for their tax dollar and past tax investment, the privatization of Ontario Hydro does not seem advisable in the long term, as appealing as it may be to capitalist interests, in the short term.
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Ontario's Tobacco Display Ban, 2008.
Analyzes the 2008 Smoke Free Ontario Act, which requires all retailers to cover tobacco products from the public's view.
5,060 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 184.95
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This paper explains that the Smoke Free Ontario Act, requiring cigarettes to be covered at point of purchase, is an attempt to help smokers who want to quit to avoid impulse purchases and to curb the normalization of smoking in the minds of youths. The author presents arguments for and against this act and reviews other legislation to stop smoking. The paper includes color illustrations and graphs.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Arguments For The Smoke Free Ontario Act
The Power Wall
Power Of The Brand
Who Supports The Act
Arguments Against The Smoke Free Ontario Act
Conclusion
Advertising Ban
Warning Labels On Cigarette Packs
Raising Taxes
Www.Stupid.Ca
Banning Smoking In Public Places
Display Bans On Tobacco
Recommendation
Appendix 1: History Of Tobacco Legislation
Appendix 2: 2005 Smokers, By Province And Territory
Appendix 3: Stock Prices Of Tobacco Companies
Appendix 4: Reasons People Smoke
From the Paper
"Cigarettes are a commodity product, distinguishable only through the image of their brand. This has been proven through blind-fold tests on dedicated brand smokers who could not tell their brand from others when branding images were removed. It is also true that smokers choose their brand early, when they first begin smoking, based on the brands smoked by their peers. In the US, Newport cigarettes have a 75% market share among blacks and only 12% among whites. It can hardly be asserted that the reason for this is that different tastes appeal to different races."
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The College of Nurses of Ontario, 2002.
An overview of the college of nurses of Ontario created when the Nurses Act introduced self-regulation in January 1963.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 102.95
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This paper is an analysis of the college of nurses of Ontario. The College of Nurses of Ontario was created when the Nurses Act introducing self-regulation was proclaimed in January 1963. "The development of nursing organizations in Ontario from 1922 to 1961 is closely linked to other developments in health care and the feminist movement" (Ford, 1988, p. 5).
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College of Nurses of Ontario, 2007.
An examination of the organizational structure of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
731 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 38.95
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This paper provides a detailed examination of the College of Nurses of Ontario. It examines the organizational goals and objectives of the college, as well as its organizational structure. The paper then identifies how the organization assists nurses in practice and promotes nursing as a profession. Finally, the paper presents a case study of a student and how she can benefit from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
College of Nurses of Ontario: An organizational study
Goals/Objectives
Organization Structure
How The CNO Assists Career Nurses
Student Scenario
CNO And Nursing Promotion
From the Paper
"There are four divisions within the CNO that report to the Executive Director, Anne Coghlan. The office of Practice and Policies is run by Director Heather Campbell with three sub-offices for Policy, Practice and Entry to practice. This division is responsible for compliance of nursing policies and practices within the province and in association with the rest of the nation. The office of Investigations and Hearings is administrated by Director Gail Siskind and composed of two sub-offices, Investigations and Prosecutions who are responsible for adjudicating claims and charges related to nursing, nursing care, patient grievances or hospital allegations. The office of Corporate Services is managed by Director Paul Reinhart with four managers reporting to him on administrative areas ranging from human resources to customer service and registrations. This is primarily an organizational administrative division for handling affairs of its own. The fourth division is managed by Director Cathy Sanford and is Knowledge Services. Knowledge services is administrated by three managers who handle information technology, communication services and information service offerings to members and within the organizational structure."
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The Ontario Human Rights Commission, 2008.
This paper examines the Ontario Human Rights Commission; its goals and achievements.
935 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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The paper explains the purpose and goals of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The paper examines the Commission's reports to determine how well it advances the achievement of equity in Ontario. The paper looks at two of the Commission's reports and points out that the publication could better advance equity by dealing in particular with the impact of the events of September 11, 2001 on Canadian justice with regard to immigrants and visible minorities.
Outline:
Purpose of the Ontario Human Rights Commission
Commission's 2005-06 Annual Report
Inquiry Report on Racial Profiling
From the Paper
"The purpose of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (established in 1961) is the administration of the Ontario Human Rights Code (enacted in 1962). The Commission is an "arms length agency of government" that is responsible to the Legislature through the Attorney General of the Province. Its staff are public servants, and its Commissioners are appointed by the government. It is supposed to investigate complaints of discrimination and harassment from members of the general public, and foster mediation between parties where possible. A secondary purpose of the organization is the prevention of discrimination through public education and policy."
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Standardized Testing in Ontario, 2005.
A discussion on the negative effects of Ontario's standardized testing.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 102.95
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The paper describes how the government of Ontario appointed the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) in 1995, as an independent agency to evaluate the quality of education in the province. The paper analyzes how the EQAQ administers province-wide tests. These include the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) for Grade 10 students, reading, writing and math tests for Grade 3 and 6, and math tests for Grade 9.
From the Paper
"Mike Harris' Ontario government introduced a system of standardized testing in 2001. This was presented as being for the sake of improving the quality of education in Ontario. However it will be argued that the real point of introducing standardized testing was political, and that in fact standardized testing is bad for education, not good for it. In fact, children suffer when standardized testing is used, and the quality of their education declines. They may even be put off learning, or suffer stress that negatively impacts their natural love of learning."
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Ontario Air Pollution, 2008.
A study on the economic impact of air pollution on Ontario.
1,410 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper states that there is no doubt that air pollution has an adverse impact on Ontario's economy with the most marked effect being on health care and lost time from work stemming from air pollution caused illness for both the ill person and the caregivers. The author points out that air pollution puts an added demand on Ontario's health care providers, which are already overburdened. The paper relates that the consequence is that the Ontarian taxpayer is paying more tax dollars to support this growing health care problem. The author also explores potential solutions to the problem.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background and the Problem
Economics of Air Pollution
Potential Solutions and Conclusion
From the Paper
"The Suzuki Foundation cites thee areas in which the government could have an impact on reducing air pollution: Tax shifting by taxing air polluters extra and adopting tax breaks for environmentally friendly practices; eliminating perverse subsidies as described above; and increasing investment in the environment to drive down the cost of energy renewable resources such as solar and wind power.
"However, our research shows that governmental intervention by the Canadians or Ontarians cannot solely solve the problem."
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Ontario and Waste Management, 2008.
An in-depth discussion of Ontario's waste disposal policies.
2,192 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 99.95
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The paper explores the severity of the waste management problem in Ontario, specifically in Toronto. The paper examines what diseases and/or viruses are now emerging as a result of their waste management policies and explores the waste disposal alternatives available as the issue of waste management becomes more pressing with the passage of time. The paper is of the opinion that the province of Ontario must begin to pressure citizens and private businesses to focus on diversionary plans for waste and they must start providing citizens and businesses with the resources they need to make these diversionary alternatives a success.
From the Paper
"The relevance of this topic to our own course work can scarcely be exaggerated. For one thing, our focus on the environment has brought home the reality that we must find an adequate way of disposing of our waste or we as Ontarians will be confronted with the degradation of the ecosystem upon which we depend for food and nourishment. More than that, if human beings in the GTA and elsewhere in Canada's most populous province do not find a means of improving their approach to waste disposal, then the health risks to ordinary citizens - not all of whom are polluters or particularly slothful - will grow ever worse. Not least of all, our fragile groundwater reservoirs (a vital component of the hydrological cycle as our October 2 notes clearly reveal) will continue to face contamination - and the sufferings of this generation because of such a development will be met and exceeded by the sufferings of future generations who will be confronted with the grim specter of contaminated water, as well."
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Welfare Reform in Ontario, 2006.
This paper discusses the costs and benefits of welfare reform in Ontario.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 193.95
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This paper weighs the benefits and costs of welfare reform in Ontario Canada and suggests recommendations for improvements. Through review of the literature and close reading of trends in provisions across Canada and in Ontario, the researcher suggests that a balance between reducing welfare rolls and improving service should be the goal. Recommended policy actions are offered in this essay.
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