Introduction To Politics

Explore articles, press releases, editorials, and blogs on various political topics in Canada. Understand the key concepts and ideas in Canadian politics.

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1. Newspaper Story
Main Issue
Focusing on domestic Canadian Politics, it is mentioned that the controversy surrounding
the Canadian Prime Minister and SNC-Lavalin had acquired international attention. Many
American readers do not seem to agree with Trudeau’ ideas. The political tension was created
due to the improper assessment of Trudeau related to the role of the members. The Canadians are
divided in their opinions.
Key Concepts
That political science studies the politics and social aspects of each nation is reflected in
this case. It is seen that the newspaper story projects the cross-cultural and international attention
on the social and political aspect in Canada. The second concept of domestic political turmoil
and conflict are seen in the story. Political turmoil refers to the conflicting situations in the
scenario. The news story projects the two concepts in a proper manner. Amalgamating the two
concepts, the article presents the functioning of these concepts in the prevalent Canadian
scenario.
Presentation
A closer reading will reveal that the newspaper story presents the bias of the author
towards the opinions of the citizens with respect to the issue. The story misses to analyze the
perspective of the Canadian Prime Minister. The article presents the opinion and argues for the
stance that the Canadian political turmoil has garnered the attention of the international audience
due to the inappropriate assessment of the Canadian Prime Minister. Though the article does not
present any theoretical concepts, it is a must-read to understand domestic politics and conflicts.

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APA Reference
Austen, I. (2019). The World Turns Its Gaze on Canada’s Political Turmoil. [online]
Nytimes.com. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/08/world/canada/trudeau-snc-
lavalin.html [Accessed 4 Apr. 2019].
The link to the story is available in: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/08/world/canada/trudeau-
snc-lavalin.html

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2. Magazine Article
Politicians in the line of fire: Incivility and the treatment of women on social media. Research &
Politics
Main Idea
It is seen that the article presents the notion of the representation and the reaction to
politically elected women in the Canadian social media scenario. The article also emphasize
upon the aspect of the uncivil messages that are directed at elected women in Canadian politics.
The main idea of the magazine article is to convey the notion of the susceptible nature of the
women in political scenario and the related social media target.
Key Concept/Ideas
A closer analysis of the article will reveal that it encompasses the key concept of
institutionalism in politics. In the article, the political institution of social media seems to exert a
negative influence upon the future prospects of the progress of women in the Canadian political
scenario. The article traces the manner in which the institution serves to undermine the
individual political behavior of women in Canadian politics. The article also emphasizes upon
the key concept of the systems theory. In the article, the stimulus or input is the reactions of the
commoners, which can be seen in the output.
Presentation
A closer analysis will present that the author is biased towards the presentation of the
rampant cases of verbal and non-verbal social media abuses directed at women. The author is
also focused on the presentation of the impacts and nature of the untoward comments. However,
the article fails to encompass the notion of the extent and the impact of the social media on other

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political candidates in the context of Canadian politics. However, the article presents certain
crucial area that makes it a must read.
APA Reference
Rheault, L., Rayment, E., & Musulan, A. (2019). Politicians in the line of fire: Incivility and the treatment of
women on social media. Research & Politics, 6(1), 2053168018816228.
The link to the article is: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2053168018816228

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3. Press Release
Justin Trudeau Delivers Remarks to Supporters In Toronto
Main Idea
The press release sheds light on the idea that corrective and social efforts of the Canadian
Prime Minister in relation to the betterment of the middle class. The main idea of the press
release is to declare in an official manner the fundraising activities in collaboration with the
Liberal. The Press Release also focusses on the perpetration of Trudeau’s delivery of message to
the supporters in Toronto.
Key Concepts
A closer examination of the ideas communicated in the press release will project the
concept of the corrective and responsible exercise of political responsibilities. The second
concept of positive politics is also conveyed by the Press Release. This can be read in terms of
the implications of the Press Release. The theoretical concept of positive politics is manifested in
the ideas related to the application of the positive measures by the Canadian Prime Minister in
uplifting the lives of many Canadians. The key concept of positive politics and political
applications can be traced in the press release that is solely focused on the development of the
Canadians. It also points towards the aspect of the social nature of political science in the real
applications.
Presentation
A closer analysis of the notions in the press release will depict the fact that the press
release is directed towards the mass communication of the crucial ideas in relation to public
service. The Press Release is also biased towards the presentation of the actual ideas that are to

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be communicated. The Press Release is also emblematic of the positive ideologies of political
leadership.
APA Reference
Liberal.ca. (2019). Justin Trudeau delivers remarks to supporters in Toronto. Retrieved from
https://www.liberal.ca/justin-trudeau-delivers-remarks-to-supporters-in-toronto-4/
The link to the Press Release is: https://www.liberal.ca/justin-trudeau-delivers-remarks-to-
supporters-in-toronto-4/

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4. Editorial
Thank God for Canada!
Main Idea
The central idea of the editorial is to depict the manner in which Canada strives to accept
the various conflicts and challenges in a proper manner. It is seen that the editorial conjures
instances to depict the manner in which the state of Canada harbors the potential to provide
shelter to the bereaved. It provides shelter to innumerable refugees. The main idea focusses on
the moral nature of the developing world of Canada.
Key Concepts
The editorial article is emblematic of the idea that positive leadership and politics is
constituted by the concept of the common belief in the social goals. It is seen that the correct
practices of political leadership and effective implementation of political ideologies can pave the
way for the perpetration of the political ideas. The second concept of social nature of politics is
also revealed in the Editorial event. The editorial article provides vent to the social nature of the
politics of Canada. The Editorial article focuses on the social aspect of Canadian politics.
Presentation
A closer look at the Editorial article will project that the author is biased towards the
presentation of Canada as the provider of shelter for the immigrants, refugees and others. It is
also to be noted that the Editorial article misses the crucial details related to the other aspects of
Canadian state and the difficulty of harboring a multicultural population in the contemporary
times. However, the editorial article is one of the most articles that help in understanding the
actual nature of Canadian politics. Therefore, it is crucial to read the Editorial activity.

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APA Reference
Kristof, N. (2019). Opinion | Thank God for Canada!. [online] Nytimes.com. Available at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/06/opinion/canada-trudeau-saudi-arabia.html [Accessed 4
Apr. 2019].
The link to the Editorial is: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/06/opinion/canada-trudeau-saudi-
arabia.html

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5. Blog
Philpott, Wilson-Raybould say no decisions yet on political future
Main Idea
The blog emphasizes on the idea that no political consensus has been reached related to
the issue of the conflict. The blog is chiefly based on the perspectives of Philpot and Willson.
The main idea of this blog is based on the resignation of the two members from the Cabinet.
Key Concept
The key concept introduced in the blog relates to the concept of politics as a place for
various conflicts. Theoretical perspectives reveal that various political conflicts serve to shape
the various political practices in the Canadian context. The blog also introduces the second
concept of the miscommunication in political activities. The two people have put forward
allegations.
Presentation
The blog is biased towards the presentation of the perspectives of the two people.
However, it misses the crucial aspect of the perspectives of other political influences. However,
the blog forms a crucial role in developing and understanding ideas related to the various
political conflicts that can impose restrictions in the effective realization of political goals.
APA Reference
Vigliotti, J. (2019). Philpott, Wilson-Raybould say no decisions yet on political future – iPolitics.
Retrieved from https://ipolitics.ca/2019/04/03/philpott-wilson-raybould-say-no-decisions-yet-on-
political-future/

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The link to the blog is: from https://ipolitics.ca/2019/04/03/philpott-wilson-raybould-say-no-
decisions-yet-on-political-future/