The world is much smaller than it used to be. Problems in other countries
soon become our problems too. Fortunately, we also benefit from their solutions.
In this section you can learn more about how global issues affect us in
North America. And you can find out how to follow in the footsteps of the
Heroes, or blaze some trails of your own!
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THE ISSUES
It may seem as if Canada has all the water we could ever need. But will
it always be so? Take a closer look at something we shouldn't take for
granted.
Photo: Development Workshop
Although most Canadians have not had direct contact with land mines we
are playing an important role in the campaign to ban land mines. Find out
how one Ontario school took part in the campaign.
Photo: CIDC
It may seem that there's a long way to go before women will be truly equal
partners in Canadian society. After all, women still earn only about 70%
of the incomes that men do, accessible child care has yet to be achieved,
violence against women is a continuing serious concern, and women, particularly
single mothers, suffer disproportionately from poverty in Canada.
IT'S YOUR CAREER
More and more jobs have a global connection, or are influenced by what
happens in other countries. Some ideas to help you find your place in the
Global Village.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Want to be a global hero right now? Here are some ways to help out,
and have fun at the same time. |
