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Essay / Inequalities affecting the Canadian population - 1226
Inequality in Canada is not as great as in many other places in the world, although it remains in some parts of Canada. There are many forms of inequality in Canada and internationally, although this paper will focus primarily on wealth inequality. According to Steven Kerstetter, “Canadians may view their country as a land of opportunity, but it is also a land of deep and persistent inequalities in the distribution of personal wealth” (Kerstetter, 2002). “Gaps between rich and poor remain evident in Canadian statistics” (Kerstetter 2002). Canadians have always considered financial security an essential part of life and have tried to obtain and maintain it throughout their lives. Frank Cunningham's article, "What's Wrong with Inequality," describes six ways that growing inequality is affecting the Canadian population. The topic Rich Can Leave the Boat will be critically evaluated throughout this article, and I will explain why I agree with Cunningham's position on the issue, and how this relates to current events occurring today. today in the media. Overall, I agree with Frank Cunningham's "The Rich Can Jump Ship" on how the distribution of wealth and acquisition of wealth in society has caused a segregation within the public into two publics distinct due to the fact that different audiences have different lifestyles. and the means of obtaining and maintaining their wealth. Due to the accumulation and acquisition of wealth in societies, the public has divided into two distinct groups; people who try to get as little wealth as possible, and those who have wealth and try to increase it by any means. According to John Dewey in Cunningham's article, the public "consists of all those affected by the indi...... middle of paper ......Canada, "Canadians should create many more equality in the distribution of income. . A limit on high incomes, an equal distribution of wealth and equality among Canada's citizens will contribute to greater income equality, a unified public in society and a better quality of life for all Canadians (Black and Silver 2010). Cited1. Cunningham, F. (2007). Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives. What's wrong with inequality. 1, 5-6, 8.2. Kerstetter, S. (2002). Rags and riches: summary of wealth inequalities in Canada. Retrieved June 9, 2010 from http://action.web.ca/home/housing/alerts.shtml?x=27062&AA_EX_Session=a3c74fdc3f1f836a1bd1b47bb49a00f33. Black, E., Silver, J. (2010). Reduce income inequality in Canada. Retrieved June 9, 2010 from http://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/commentary/fast-facts-we-have-floor-now-we-need-ceiling