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In what ways has globalization created a disparity among Canadians?

Canada’s reputation as a developed country with one of the highest levels of quality of life can be misleading. Not every Canadian enjoys the quality of life for which Canada is well known. A disparity in quality of life exists between Canadians. This inequality among Canadians has various causes.

The United Nations has expressed concerns over the poor quality of life of many Aboriginal peoples in Canada. In 2008 the federal government recognized that much of the economic, political, and social struggles of Aboriginal peoples in Canada are rooted in historical actions such as the past government-supported placement of Aboriginal children in residential schools.

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Reflection

Multiple Perspectives on Quality of Life in Canada

Write your responses to the following questions in your Journal or Blog.

1. What is your perspective of the quality of life you have in Canada?

2. What is the perspective shared by Chief Rose Laboucan and Chief Stanley Lagrelle?

3. To what extent is the disparity in quality of life related to globalization?