Choose a Canadian policy issue that is being discussed currently in the news media. You should select

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Choose a Canadian policy issue that is being discussed currently in the news media. You should select a policy issue that has been actively discussed or reported on in the Canadian news media within the last six months ( and be sure to choose a reputable mainstream media source). By 'policy issue' we mean a decision (or set of decisions) to be taken by a government and other political actors to influence, change, or frame a problem or issue that has been recognized as in the political realm by policy makers and/or the wider public. Changes to legislation and/or new legislation is often the result of such decisions. You are not selecting a policy issue where a decision has already been made. Rather you are identifying an issue that would require such a decision at some point.

Selected news source:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjvgIKbkbH9AhUjkokEHTP6AZ8QxfQBKAB6BAgGEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbc.ca%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Farmstrong-inflation-bank-of-canada-cpi-1.6759782&usg=AOvVaw1e6Xmgo8N-2BgzW9Bpp4zv

1. The issue must be stated as a single, grammatically correct question. It must be an issue that can be argued about objectively. For example, if you have an issue such as "Will the climate get better?" you will significantly reduce you chance of getting a good mark since this cannot be argued objectively as "better" will mean something different to different people and makes the issue too imprecise to be used. You must also have an issue that is genuinely controversial in the media. Refer back to Chapters 1 & 3 as you evaluate the suitability of your chosen policy issue.

2. List at least 3 individuals who have had a notable influence on this issue. Their first and last names must be listed with no other information, and they must be individuals that are commonly/recently related to the current policy issue in a web search. You will have to conduct independent research to accomplish this task.

3. Outline, using a sequentially numbered list, the main stages in the historical evolution of this issue. The events must be commonly related to the issue in a web search or other recent media articles. Provide a list of at least three things that have happened within the last 12 to 24 months related to this issue. Provide dates so the chronological order is clear.

4. Create the framework of an argument supporting your own conclusion on this issue. There must be at least three clear, objectively justifiable, and logically supportive reasons that prove the conclusion, each expressed in a single, grammatically correct sentence. Make sure not to be proving a foregone conclusion (e.g. if your conclusion is something that is generally agreed upon already, your premises will not be compelling)

5. List at least 2 references from reputable sources (Canadian journals, periodicals, newspapers, etc.) in current APA format. Remember at least one reference must be a Canadian mainstream media article published within last six months.(https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html)

Example (note that the example shown here is primarily to illustrate the required format; the content is not meant as a serious example)

Should Canada dissolve as a federation and the provinces become new States in the USA?
Individuals of note: Super Dave Osborne, Frank Zappa, Ronald Reagan.
Historical Outline:
Reagan introduces the idea in June 1982 as a cost saver for both countries.
In September 1989 Super Dave Osborne jumps over Sarnia cross-border customs area in monster truck
In November 2000 Frank Zappa issues posthumous album entitled "Give it up to USA, eh," sparking national support.
Argument framework:
Conclusion: Canada should not dissolve its federation and become part of the USA
Premise 1: insert one-sentence reason here
Premise 2: insert one-sentence reason here
Premise 3: insert one-sentence reason here
References:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Online Periodical, volume number (issue number if available). URL.
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Newspaper. URL.