The development of Trans Canada Airlines (T.C.A.)’s effect on Canadian immigration is often historically seen as one of the most important advancements in the construction of Canadian identity. TCA created thousands of new jobs for immigrants. The Airline also united the country, providing immigrants and tourists a rapid and reliable mode of transportation across the country, and with the transborder service and thousands of transborder flights to follow, it connected countries all around the world to Canada. Firstly, in only initial few years of the TCA, not only did it create thousands of new jobs, but it also managed to save Canadian immigration during the great depression. The depression had Canada almost completely halt immigration, due
What is our current competitive strategy (from Porter’s four strategies)? Please provide support and examples for your determination.
When a population experiences a growth it means that there are going to be an increase in the amount of consumers and the amount of goods and services sold. Moreover, the economy experiences a positive growth. When an economy has positive growth it can provide the country with employment for its nations citizens and new industries. A positive economy also contributes to our Canadian Identity. Due to the railway, it was stated that “The immigration was increasing week by week….” (Landon, pg 24). It was also said that “Canada noted in its annual report for 1852 that there had been a large increase of the Negro population during the year” (Landon, pg24). Slight population growth is better than a precipitous decline. Therefore, the slight increase in population during the railway was a positive to the Canadian Identity. “30,000 when the Underground Railway was in operation” (FabbiShushan, Black Canadian History).If the population expands slightly, through births or immigration, there are more active workers to take help the
Air Canada has been in the business of air transport for an extended period of time. Due to the experience and the exposure of the carrier in the field, it has made a commendable progress through many strategies as well as customer proximity. One of the approaches taken by the airline involves the identification as well as an implementation of cost reduction initiatives in a bid to increase revenue from its operations (Air Canada, 2016). It is also attempting to connect with the existing carriers across the world to connect the current customers to the international world. This approach has been adopted to increase its competitive advantage over other existing airlines.
The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), officially founded in 1881, marked a significant milestone in Canadian history. At the time it was legitimately formed, no one could have ever imagined the evolution and progression that it has made to present day. Over the past 150 years, the CPR has underwent and endured its fair share of sacrifices. However, there are countless reasons why the CPR should be viewed, remembered, and revered as a successful project. Throughout this essay, numerous topics, from the origins of the railway’s formation to its relevance and continued influence during present day, will be illustrated and examined in great detail, as well as why the project itself was an overall success.
A major part of Canadian history is about railways, they seemed to transform Canadian societies into something bigger and better. Before railways Canada had been faced with a problem in the winter which was the lack of transportation, railways seemed to transform Canada by providing jobs, illuminating violence, and creating international connections.
‘superjumbo’ jet, isn't new to the United States” (Mutzabaugh, 2014, para. 3). Airbus currently has more than 2,600 aircraft flying the sky—airlines being the majority (e.g., United, Delta, US Airways, Jet Blue, Frontier, etc.). The figure below lists the airline aircraft that Airbus currently manufactures.
The WestJet case tells us about WestJet Airline, a start-up in 1996 serving five western Canadian cities and their services extended to more than 85 destinations in 18 countries by 2011. The CEO and executive team together contracted an accomplished and exceedingly effective CIO to execute a key move of code sharing and, numerous other strategic IT projects to enhance the competitiveness of WestJet. The new CIO was asked to evaluate the IT skills as a component of a corporate drive to get the upper hand by conveying advanced guest service. The CIO was of the view that IT was the key factor for the growth of WestJet and so formulated a governance model comprising of the restructuring of IT. However, it has been a difficult job for the
Canada’s prosperity and success can be attributed to many different events in history, in many different points in time. In this essay, I will be discussing how the Statute of Westminster, which was a British law that stated Canada’s new political powers (Hillmer, Norman. "Statute of Westminster." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Web. 27 Apr. 2015); the Bank of Canada, which solidified Canada’s economy during the Great Depression ("The Bank 's History." - Bank of Canada. Web. 27 Apr. 2015); and WWII, and how it changed Canada into a key part in the future. (C.P. Stacey. "Second World War (WWII)." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Web. 27 Apr. 2015); all contributed to the changing of Canada. During the period 1930 to 1945 Canada gave and developed as an independent country due to the Statute of Westminster giving us independence; the Bank of Canada, and how it stabilized our economy; and, our participation in WWII earning us more recognition and boosting our economy.
Once considered the gem of the Canadian Crown Corporations, Air Canada was afflicted by a storm of financial problems in the early nineties. This onslaught of financial difficulties, which had been created largely by the Gulf War and the Canadian recession, increased Air Canada’s losses increased at worrisome rates. Then, after suffering losses upwards of $218 million in 1991, the Board of Directors recognized the need for a corporate overhaul and consequently appointed Hollis Harris as the Chief Executive Officer the following year. Harris, a 37-year veteran in the highly competitive American airline industry, was given the challenging task of returning the struggling airline to profitability. When he was appointed, many Canadians were outraged that an American would lead a privatized Canadian company and feared this decision to be a step towards the impending Americanization of the Canadian culture. Others’ speculated that Harris was appointed for the sole purpose of training and mentoring Air Canada’s future leader . However, these individuals were all proven wrong when Harris’ transformed the reeling airline into a leading competitor in the global airline industry. His American background, which was condemned by many, played a significant role in the expanding Air Canada’s international reach. His experience in the aviation sector combined with his extraordinary leadership skills, helped reduce costs and placed Air Canada on the path to financial recovery. Finally,
Transportation has always played an important role in history of Canada. Due to construction of the railway system, many provinces, such as British Columbia and Prince Edward Island, agreed to join Confederation. Canada’s first railway line was built in 1836 and the first railway system was completed and opened in 1885. On November 8, 1885, the first rail train traveled across Canada from sea to sea. These were the first steps of transportation history in Canada. The transportation system is a necessary tool used for development of Canada, but it is a problematic aspect for a large country because it is a very expensive sector.
I enjoy and agree with your post, its true that collaboration is important when an organization wants to make chance for positive advances. But you what I think is the best is to know and have a vision of success. Its important to understand that you would have challenges to start and at the end of the project that will make the organization stronger. Ms. Smith realize that have a collaboration IT business will help her to rearrange WestJet to become successful in the market.
According to the article in Bloomberg by journalist Thomas Black, states that the demand for private jets is in the decline causing deep discounts for new aircraft and fueling a 3-year slide in prices of used planes. In August pre-owned jets were down 16% in preowned prices in comparison to the previous year. As they may rely on the demand to increase based on new companies buying aircrafts, it may not be possible as Honeywell Internationals survey reported this has been this has been the lowest point in seventeen years. Companies like Bombardier are offering discounts up to 7 million on a Challenger 350 which goes for about 26 million to help eliminate competitors entering the market. The area of deliveries for aircrafts is forecasted to
Immigration has gone through many different stages of change just as the nation of Canada had many stages of change. Transformations of immigration during the post-war period greatly impacted the society and immigration patterns of today. These changes included the post-war immigration boom, a less segregating Immigration Act and the rise of multicultural and refugee immigration. Post-war immigration patterns have differed from previous waves of immigration due to their size and source of immigration resulting in a grand change in the ‘face’ of Canada.
Everyone in Canada has a different story of how they came here. In this report, I will be explaining how my family immigrated to Canada, as well as the difficulties and challenges of adapting to Canadian life. I will also talk about the difference between the two enriched cultural identities from Sri Lanka to Canada and Switzerland to Canada. As the last point, I will explain my family feelings at the moment of becoming Canadians. My family’s experience as immigrants helped shape who I am.
Canada is the second largest country in the world, and getting around such country takes a lot of time and resources. However with the invention of planes, trains and cars this has made it possible to travel with in Canada a lot easier and more efficient. The play “The Wooing of Miss Canada,” written by Edith Lelean Groves skillfully illustrates the transition of Canada as a nation. Groves briefly demonstrates the technological developments that Canada went through to become a more accessible nation. This paper will illustrate the changes Canada went through to become a more globalized and efficient nation with the help of technological advancements.