Issues Paper: Overrepresentation of Aboriginals in the Justice System

There is overwhelming statistical evidence that Aboriginal people are overrepresented in prisons and the criminal justice system. The majority of Aboriginal prisoners, as compared to non-Aboriginal prisoners, started serving time at a younger age, have trouble with drugs and alcohol, and are represented almost exclusively by legal aid. There is a tremendous lack of resources for Aboriginals across Canada. It can be inferred from statistical evidence that overrepresentation of Aboriginals in the criminal justice system is more of a social issue rather than a criminal one.

Issues Paper: Women in the Workplace

Women are gaining ground in obtaining university degrees, employment, and reaching senior positions.  However, women are still severely underrepresented at the top corporate levels and on corporate boards, despite the fact that studies indicate that companies with more women in senior positions perform better than those without.  In the following issue paper, I will explore some of the social forces that work on marginalizing women in the workplace.

Issues Paper: Government Funding of Universities

Government funding of universities is a broad topic that affects many people in Canada and throughout the world. I am going to specifically focus on how reduced government funding negatively impacts students financially. The inverse relationship between government funding and tuition cost has drastically changed over the past 50 years. I will explore the issues presented to students in regard to government funding throughout this issue paper.