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The Increasing Divorce Rate Since 1970 Reflects Social Progress The rising divorce rate in Canada since 1970 reflects the progress society has made regarding attitudes toward marriage and relationships. Prior to 1968, obtaining a divorce required special legislative approval. However, significant legal reforms paved the way for increased acceptance of divorce. The 1968 Divorce Act established a nationwide system permitting no-fault divorce when marriages broke down irretrievably. Further revisions in 1985 emphasized protecting children's rights and parental responsibilities post-divorce. Collectively, these reforms reduced barriers to divorce by removing requirements to prove fault or misconduct, making dissolution of marriages more accessible. As societal perceptions evolved, divorce became less stigmatized. Canadians changing views coincided with strengthened economic opportunities for women. Employment prospects grew through expansion of the service industry in the 1980s . Sing...
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Data Update 3

Question: Why has the 30-year total divorce rate in Canada been generally trending downwards in a stable manner? Link and brief summary: The article titled " 'For richer and not poorer…' " written by Michael Swan, it discusses how the divorce rate in Canada has decreased over the past 30 years. An interesting finding is that the lower divorce rates are more common among Canadians who have higher education and higher income. A 2019 survey report by Nanos for The Globe and Mail showed that nearly 80% of Canadians consider themselves to be middle class. In addition, Canada has a noticeably lower and more stable divorce rate compared to the United States. Canada ranked 9th in the World Happiness Report in 2019, while the United States ranked 19th , suggesting that the stable divorce rates may also reflect on the happiness index.   The decline in Canada's divorce rate is also influenced by the Catholic religious culture. Swan pointed out the inseparable relationship b...
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Data Update 2

  Data Update #2 1. The Lead:  The median duration of marriage in Canada dropped significantly between 1970 and 1991, falling from 13.3 years to 10.8 years, couples were divorcing more quickly. 2. The Excel Workbook 3. Explanation:  This workbook contains two worksheets, raw data and slices. This spreadsheet shows that the median duration of marriages has dropped sharply from 13.3 years in 1970 to 10.8 years in 1991. It tracks the length of marriages among Canadians over a span of twenty years, visualizing the downward trend over time. This reflects the changing social values towards marriage and raises questions for research to understand the reasons behind the decreasing duration of marriages. 4.  The Dataset Link
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Data Update 1

   Data Update #1 1. What dataset will you use for your final report? (title of your dataset, include a link to it and claim it at the URL above).   The data set I will be using pertains to the number of divorces and divorce indicators from Canada. I have chosen this dataset to study or analyze the proportion of divorces in Canadian society as well as the broader social issues triggered by divorce. I found this dataset at Statistics Canada. 2. Describe the dataset. What kind of data does it contain?   The dataset is a collection of data on the number of divorces from 1970 to 2020 in the provinces of Canada, which was released on November 14, 2022. It includes a variety of divorce indicators such as the number of divorces, crude divorce rate, divorce rate, age-standardized divorce rate, 30-year total divorce rate, 50-year total divorce rate, mean duration of marriage, median duration of marriage, median duration of divorce proceedings, and proportion of divorce appli...
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Global Climate Emissions Map Data Visualization Analysis

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This analysis compares of Guardian Australia's and global greenhouse gas emissions against previously established targets, with changes in data displayed through visualizations of emission trends on a map. The global map's charts appear to have a clear and easily understandable visual effect, providing rapid access to data. However, the map could lead to misinterpretations about other countries due to a lack of visual design for geographical size. Link to the map:  https://www.theguardian.com/environment/datablog/ng-interactive/2022/oct/03/tracking-australias-progress-on-the-climate-crisis-and-the-consequences-of-global-heating Countries are categorized into five color data classifications based on per capita emissions, facilitating direct comparison by readers. The darker shades are reserved for the countries with the highest emissions, instantly drawing user attention. This interactive map allows readers to easily understand global energy emissions. The advantage of this map ...
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Cigarette Litter In Neighborhoods Video

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FOI Request: Richmond RCMP

12666 72 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8 Wai.lam6@student.kpu.ca Tel: (236) 867-6656 16th October, 2023 Freedom of Information Coordinator Richmond Royal Canadian Mounted Police Records Detachment 11411 No. 5 Road Richmond, BC V7A 4E8 Tel: 604-278-1212 To whom it may concern,   This is a request under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, I request the following records: A detailed report of all break-ins, thefts and burglaries from storage rooms in multi-unit residential buildings (apartments, condos, etc.) located in Richmond, B.C., for Jan. 1st, 2023 to Oct. 1st, 2023. Please provide these records electronically in PDF or Excel spreadsheet format, if possible, by email to  wai.lam6@student.kpu.ca . As a resident of Richmond, I'm interested in better understanding the prevalence of storage room break-ins in our city. This information could shed light on areas of concern and may help improve security measures to protect resident’s property. Please contact me ...
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