There are thirteen issues, each with an introduction, a historical perspective, and a discussion of current concerns. Several graphs, maps or illustrations are included and the publication is available in both French and English. The publication is produced by the Centre for Canadian Studies at Mount Allison University in cooperation with Canadian Heritage Canadian Studies Programme . The development of a marketing plan through partnership of government and business has led to strong economic ties with Asia, but has also produced challenges in matters of trade balance. Trade links have been followed by academic links and increasing numbers of Asians now come to Canada to study and to live.
Work is a fundamental part of our lives.
But the nature of work has changed from the labour of one individual who produces a completed product or result to piecework in large impersonal factories and to more and more work done by machines. This has led to the creation of unions to protect workers' interests. Unions themselves have undergone transformations and their position has weakened over the years in the face of increased unemployment due to mechanization, greater contracting out of work by employers, and by government imposition of wage controls. Greater life expectancy due to improved health care has created an ever-increasing population of senior citizens. Many see the elderly as a burden to society, who will require more long-term, expensive care at public expense.